Tag: Federal Projects
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Wike confirms refund of N78bn spent on federal projects in Rivers
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, has confirmed the Federal Government’s refund of the N78 billion spent by State on Federal projects. Wike stated this on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Isiopko Internal Roads Phase 2 in Ikwerre Local Government Area. The inauguration of the road was performed by the 2019 Vice Presidential Candidate of…
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Presidency threatens to relocate federal projects in trouble states
States or communities creating unnecessary impediments in the allocation of land for, or access to such lands for federal projects risk forfeiting such projects, henceforth, the presidency warned yesterday. It said such projects would be moved to communities where the projects are needed. “The idea of chasing away contractors on site or making undue demands…
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Federal Projects: Senate approves N102bn refund to Delta, Taraba States
The Senate has approved promissory notes and bond issuances of N102.2 billion to Delta and Taraba States as refunds for projects executed on behalf of the federal government. While N67.9 billion was approved for Delta State, N34.3 billion was approved for Taraba State. The Senate also approved N43.5 billion as payment for ”contractors liabilities”. The…