Tag: FG
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Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, struck out a N50 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government.
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FG orders tertiary institutions to advertise job vacancies
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has directed all federal tertiary institutions that have been granted waivers to recruit staff to publicly advertise the available vacancies. This was contained in a statement released to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Director of Press in the Ministry, Folasade Boriowo.
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No going back: FG insists on Naira-for-crude policy to boost economic independence
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the implementation of the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative, describing it as a strategic, long-term policy aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s energy independence and easing pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
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FG orders illegal miners out of Zamfara
The Federal Government has ordered illegal miners to immediately vacate all mining sites in Zamfara following the confirmation of an outbreak of lead poisoning in Bungudu Local Government Area. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, gave the warning in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Tuesday in…
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Economic Council to meet over Trump’s tarrifs as FG moves to boost non-oil revenue-Edun reveals
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has said that the Federal Government will boost non-revenue as a means of cushioning the adverse effects to trade tariffs imposed on countries by President Donald Trump. Edun also assured that the Economic Management Team (EMT) will meet to assess the likely impact of the 14 per cent…
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Pay our December salary, no more excuses – IAR&T workers to FG
Employees of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, on Monday, embarked on a protest to demand the payment of their December 2024 salary. The workers locked the entrance gate of the institute preventing any vehicle from gaining access to the institute’s premises.
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FG to flag off Cross River section of coastal highway April 14
The Federal Government is set to flag off construction of the Cross River and Akwa Ibom section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The section is known as Section B3 of the coastal highway project.
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Emergency at Eko Bridge: FG expresses concern
The Federal Government on Saturday announced an emergency situation at the Eko Bridge, Lagos, that almost warranted a closure. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made the announcement during an inspection tour of the bridge.
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After huge traffic jams, FG re-opens Independence Bridge in Lagos
The Federal Government has announced immediate re-opening of the Independence Bridge (Ahmadu Bello Way-Marina bound) to vehicular traffic. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, announced this in a statement by the Federal Controller of Works in
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FG revokes houses of defaulting NHP subscribers
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced the revocation of the offer of provisional allocation of houses under the National Housing Programme (NHP) of defaulting subscribers.