President Tinubu Approves 260 Emergency Road Repairs nationwide 

President Bola Tinubu has approved more than 260 road repairs across the 36 of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, revealed this to State House correspondents on Thursday following a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja.

FG To Stop Food Importation

Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation has stated that food security is crucial to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda for development. The minister disclosed this during a courtesy visit of the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus, Vyacheslav Bril, to his office in Abuja on Wednesday. 

FG Set To Restart TraderMoni Scheme In November

The Federal Government (FG) has disclosed that it would restart the TraderMoni scheme in November. This was made known by Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation during Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme where she disclosed that each beneficiary would receive N50,000 to support their business.

FCTA and Israeli Govt To Partner on Agriculture, Security and Digital Economy – Minister

Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has revealed his administration's commitment to the FCTA to partner with the state of Israel on Agriculture, Security, and Digital Economy. Wike disclosed this yesterday when he hosted the Israeli Ambassador, Michael Freeman in his office in Abuja. He expressed that his office has concluded plan to partner with Israel especially on information technology, in developing the planned Technology Village in Abuja.

Senate Committee Proposes Privatization Of Moribund Refineries

The Senate Committee on finance has proposed the sale of government-owned moribund oil refineries, describing them as "bottomless pits", despite turnaround maintenance. Sani Musa (APC Niger East), the chairman of the committee, on Saturday, said the proceeds from the sale could be invested in the mining sector to create jobs for Nigerian youth. Musa made the call while fielding questions from journalists in Abuja, yesterday.

NUPENG Plans Nationwide Shutdown Over Failed Federal, State…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG (NUPENG) plans to down tools over the deplorable states of the federal and states roads that have continued to claim lives of innocent citizens. This follows the October 1 petrol tanker fatal accident that claimed five lives and while several others sustained various degrees of injuries, among other lost valuables along the Ologbo axis of the Warri /Benin highway.

N-Power Hoax: FG Halt Program, Launches Investigation

The Federal Government has announced the indefinite suspension of N-Power program over alleged irregularities in the scheme. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, announced this during an interview on TVC News on Saturday.

NUPENG, Others Set To Join NLC, TUC Strike

According to reports, the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) are mobilizing their members to join the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Tuesday October, 3, 2023.

Fuel Scarcity Looms As Marketers Silence On Landing Cost At N720/Ltr

Petroleum dealers have deserted depots over sudden hike on the landing cost of the product at N720/ltr caused by foreign exchange rate volatility of the dollar at N990/$ on Thursday. Petroleum filling stations have begun to shutdown daily, as it was becoming increasingly tough to run the business which may lead to widespread fuel scarcity in coming days.

Cardoso Officially Takes Reins At CBN

Chairman, Board of Directors, Citibank Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso has officially assumed office as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) after being nominated by President Bola Tinubu as Godwin Emefiele's successor.  According to a press release from the apex bank, Dr. Cardoso alongside his designated deputies had taken the oath of office and will operate in acting capacity pending confirmation by the parliament.