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FG Seeks Collaboration with Religious Leaders on Campaigns Against Open Defecation in Nigeria
The Federal Government has called on religious and community leaders to support the Clean Nigeria Campaign, aimed at ending open defecation and promoting the use of toilets across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, made the appeal during an advocacy visit to the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of…
Federal Government Receives First Batch of 2,000 Tractors from Belarus
The Federal Government has taken a significant step toward revolutionizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector with the arrival of the first batch of 2,000 tractors from Belarus. This development fulfills President Bola Tinubu’s directive to modernize farming activities and boost food production across the country. The heavy-duty equipment, which has been assembled in Abuja, marks a…
Nigeria Demands Full Investigation into Death of Footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda
The Nigerian government has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who died under unclear circumstances in Uganda. The Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Shama Shanga, has demanded a full autopsy and a detailed probe to uncover the truth behind the tragic incident. The Chairman…
Reps Advocate for Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities, Call for Full Implementation of Disability Rights Act
The House of Representatives Committee on Disability Matters has called for tax exemptions for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and urged for the full implementation of the Disability Rights Act across Nigeria. Chairman of the committee, Bashiru Dawodu (APC, Lagos), made the appeal during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Persons with Disability…
Sanction Defaulting Revenue Agencies, SGF Tells RMAFC
The Federal Government has directed the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to sanction revenue-generating agencies that fail to comply with collection and remittance laws. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, issued the directive on Tuesday in Abuja during the Inaugural Plenary Session following the swearing-in of newly…
Federal Government Advises Nigerians in Lebanon to Return Home Amid Escalating Conflict
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged its citizens currently residing in Lebanon to consider returning home due to escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel. The advisory, issued by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), comes as tensions rise in the region, leading to increased concerns for the safety of Nigerians abroad. In a statement…
FG Proposes NIMASA, NPA to Collect Fees in Naira Instead of Dollars
The Federal Government has proposed a shift in the collection of charges by two key maritime agencies, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), from foreign currencies to Naira. This suggestion was made as part of a broader economic stabilization effort under a bill expected to be presented…
Nigeria Takes Major Step Towards Energy Self-Sufficiency: Crude Purchase and Product Sales in Naira Commence
Abuja, Nigeria – September 13, 2024 In a landmark development aimed at reducing pressure on the naira, eliminating transaction costs, and enhancing the availability of petroleum products, the Federal Government has officially launched the sale of crude oil to local refineries and the corresponding purchase of petroleum products in naira. The Honourable Minister of Finance…
Federal Government Approves Promotion of 20,867 Senior Personnel Across Key Security Agencies
In a significant move to boost morale and enhance efficiency within Nigeria’s security and emergency services, the Federal Government has granted the immediate promotion of 20,867 senior personnel across several key agencies, including the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). The Federal Fire Service (FFS)…
Federal Government Inaugurates Committee to Review Salary Adjustments Following New Minimum Wage
In a move aimed at implementing the recently enacted National Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Government has inaugurated a 16-member committee tasked with reviewing and negotiating salary adjustments in line with the newly established minimum wage of ₦70,000. The inauguration took place on Thursday, signaling the government’s commitment to ensuring fair wage increases across various…