Nigerian Borders Remains Closed Until Conditions are Met - CG Customs

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) had on Thursday, 26th September, 2019 disclosed that Nigerian borders' closure would last until the protocols on movement of goods and persons as established by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are strictly adhered to by the neighboring countries.

We Are Not Investigating Osinbajo - Magu

The Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared that the Commission is not investigating the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo or the management of funds allocated to the National Social Investment Programme, N-SIP.

Minimum Wage: Workers Hope Dashed As FG Set To Reconstitute A New Committee

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja that the federal government will reconstitute a new committee to start on a new slate a fresh negotiation for full implementation of the new National Minimum wage.

Buhari Sends Proposal For 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework To Reps

The House of Representatives on Wednesday received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari on the 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy.

P&ID Scandal: UK Court Directs Nigeria Government To Deposit $200 Million As Appeal Security

The English Commercial and Arbitration Court said if the Nigerian government is interested in “stay action of the $9.6billion damages” awarded to P&ID, then Nigerian government should deposit $200 million as security pending the determination of an appeal by the Federal Government.

Corruption: Osibnajo Waves Immunity, Says He's Ready For Investigation

Following media reports accusing the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo of corruption, regarding the alleged mismanagement of over N90bn purportedly received from the Federal Inland Revenue Services for the prosecution of the general elections as well as the management of the Social Intervention Programme Funds, the Vice President has offered to waive his immunity to allow for an investigation.

NLC Rejects Implementation Of Minimum Wage

The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kebbi state chapter on Wednesday, kicked against the approved N30,000 minimum wage by the State Government, saying the processes leading to the commencement of payment were shrouded in secrecy.

Fight Against Corruption Not Selective - Magu

The Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has dispelled media reports that ongoing fight against corruption in the country was selective and targeted at opposition elements.

Management Of SIPs Funds Transparent - Presidency

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that its social intervention funds have not been mismanaged. A press release on Wednesday by the National Social Investment Office (NSIO), explained that the funding and disbursement of its resources had always been done by the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.

$9.6bn P&ID Judgment: Senate Summons AGF, Others

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, over a verdict by a British Commercial Court, which on August 16 awarded judgment in the sum of $9.6bn against Nigeria over a failed contract between P&ID and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources in 2010.