The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it has spent N30,540,563,571.09, representing 84% of the N36.3 billion public funds and donations received to respond to COVID-19 between 1st April, 2020 and 31st July, 2020. This leaves a balance of N5.9 billion. This was disclosed by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris,…
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Ghana to Review $1 Million Requirement for Nigeria Traders
Following visit by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday to President of Ghana at Jubilee House, the President has suggested he is open to reviewing his country’s $1 million capital base requirement for foreign businesses. Gbajabiamila was visiting Ghana to make efforts through parliamentary diplomacy to resolve the issues…
Lagos Seals 15 Hospitality Facilities for Noise Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 15 hospitalities facilities across the states over the last seven days. The sealing of these facilities was as a result of an upsurge in noise pollution across the state and the resultant environmental violations, as it recoded over 50 complaints. This was disclosed by the…
FG Launches Branding Challenge to Celebrate Nigeria @ 60
In preparation of Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee next month, the Federal Government has called on Nigerians to submit creative ideas that can brand the anniversary. On October 1, 2020, Nigeria will be celebrating its Diamond Jubilee as it turns 60 years. As part of the activities to mark the celebration, the Minister of Communications and Digital…
FG Receives Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine
The Federal Government on Friday received samples of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine. This was delivered today by the Russia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Alexey Shebarshin, to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, during a visit to the ministry in Abuja. It will be recalled that Russia was the first country to approve a vaccine offering “sustainable immunity”…
Resident Doctors to Begin Nationwide Strike Monday
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has threatened to embark on another nationwide strike starting from September 7. The doctors are demanding from the Federal Government the implementation of residency funding, COVID-19 allowance, hazard allowance as well as the outstanding salary shortfall of 2014, 2015, and 2016. In a statement released and signed by the…
FG Approves International Flights for 14 Airlines, Stops Air France, Others
The Federal Government has released the list of 14 airlines granted approval to commence international flights in Nigeria from tomorrow. Speaking at a briefing of the Presidential Task-Force on Thursday, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, confirmed the September 5 date for the resumption of foreign flights. He also stated that Nnamdi Azikiwe International…
Lagos to Build 3 New Fire Stations
The Lagos State Government in its efforts to enhance the response time to fire incidents in the state has announced its intention to build 3 new stations in different parts of the metropolis. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Dr. Jimoh Yusuf during a ceremony…
Buhari Blames Middlemen for Hike in Food Prices
The Federal Government has said it is very mindful of the challenges of high food prices faced by Nigerians. It has attributed this hike to the exploitative behaviour of middlemen who have prioritised profits over availability. In a statement by the Presidency on Thursday, The President stated that the government is already engaging with food…
Nigerians to Pay More for Petrol as FG Increases Fuel Pump Price
Nigerians will have to brace up for an increase in the price of petrol as the Federal Government has adjusted the price of the commodity. This is based on a new pricing template as the Pipeline and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) informed the public that government has raised the pump price of petrol to N151.56…