Tag: FG
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FG introduces new policy for road projects
The federal government has introduced a new policy for road projects: going forward, no contractor would be mobilised without working on-site for a minimum of 30 days and performing permanent work.
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Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp impeding efforts to combat polio – FG
The federal government (FG) has lamented that false narratives being spread via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp are contributing to lower vaccine acceptance in some communities for polio eradication.
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‘The gap between Band A tariffs to others just too wide,’ says Adelabu as FG set to review electricity tariff
T he Federal Government (FG) says it plans to regularise electricity tariffs of Bands B, C and A customers to ensure a more efficient and reliable power sector. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known at the ongoing public
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Real reason we introduced sales of crude oil in Naira – FG
The Federal Government said the introduction of the sale of crude oil in Naira was a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency of local refineries by reducing foreign exchange risks and transaction costs.
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FG considers new measure to discourage ‘death race’ on Third Mainland Bridge
The federal government (FG) is considering a new measure to discourage over-speeding by motorists on the recently rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State.
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FG orders contractor to resume Ikorodu-Itoikin road
The Federal Government has instructed the contractor handling the Ikorodu-Itoikin road to return to the site within 24 hours or face arrest.
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NUT opens up over new education model proposed by FG for secondary school
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has stated that the proposed 12-4 system won’t address Nigeria’s poor education standards, stressing that improved funding is the key solution.
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Why FG terminated Oyo-Ogbomoso road contract- Umahi
The Federal Government has said that the delay in the completion of the 98-kilometre Oyo-Ogbomoso Road project contracted to Reynolds Construction Company(RCC) necessitated the termination of the contract.
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FG denies approving Lagos-Abuja bullet train project
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has refuted a story purporting an imminent launch of a “Lagos-Abuja High-Speed Bullet Train that will reduce travel time between both cities from 12 hours to just two to three hours”.
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FG bans 60,000 litres petrol tankers
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has banned 60,000 litres petroleum tankers from operating on Nigerian roads, effective March 1, to mitigate truck-in-transit incidents. Mr Ahmed Farouk, Authority Chief Executive, NMDPRA, announced