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Nigeria Government Won’t Shutdown Internet – Lai Mohammed

Nigeria Government Won’t Shutdown Internet – Lai Mohammed

December 5, 2020 2:36 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has stated that the Federal Government is not planning to shut down the internet.

He put to bed reports going around that the Nigerian Government was planning to shut down the country’s internet services in Nigeria.

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The minister made this known at a meeting with editors of newspapers on Friday in Lagos. Mr. Lai Mohammed, who complained bitterly about the dangers of Fake news and how it was used during the #EndSARS protests, said the government would seek ways to …

Militants Ask FG To Shun Demands Of S-South Govs

Militants Ask FG To Shun Demands Of S-South Govs

November 28, 2020 10:39 am

A coalition of nine militant groups, under the auspices of Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, RNDA, has asked the Federal Government to throw away the seven points demands made by South-South leaders and governors during the presidential parley in Port Harcourt.

They insist that until the governors start releasing 13 per cent derivation fund directly to the oil-producing communities they should not be regarded as worthy leaders to be listened to.

They have also asked the governors to account for about ₦50 trillion derivation fund they had so far received from the federal government.

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$500m Chinese Debt Sparks Confusion In Airport Concession

$500m Chinese Debt Sparks Confusion In Airport Concession

November 16, 2020 2:41 am
 Federal Government’s plan to concession airports has run into difficulties over existing debt and pact with China to build four new terminals at the cost of $500 million.The ‘concession within concession’, according to the coalition of aviation workers’ unions, is untidy and not in the best interest of the country. Hence, this among other concerns regarding the airport concessioning should first be resolved.

A group of former Managing Directors and Directors of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) warned against a Mezzanine Clause in all Chinese sponsored projects, adding that any contravention of the agreement with China on the

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We Are Not in A Haste For Pfizer, BionNTech Vaccine – FGN

November 13, 2020 8:50 am

As the world is celebrating the success recorded in the manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccine the Federal Government stated Nigeria is not in haste to deploy the use of the latest vaccine the Health Minister reveals.

The pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and German BioNTech announced on Monday that the vaccine is 90 percent effective in preventing people from contracting COVID-19 and this has culminated and this has raised hope around the world with the US President Trump and Joe Biden, the President-elect celebrating the development.

Minister of State for Health, Dr. Adeleke Mamora, while speaking during the briefing of the Presidential Task …

Govs Got ₦1bn Each From Buhari, ₦1.1bn From World Bank – Bello

October 27, 2020 5:42 am

Governors of the 36 states were said to have received ₦1billion each from the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to cushion the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Governors were also said to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Bank to receive a sum of ₦1.1billion for the same purpose.

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State made this revelation on Tuesday while featuring on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily.

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According to Gov Bello, all the state governors have since received the ₦1billion from the Federal Government.

However, …

Buhari'll Commission Lagos-Ibadan Railway January – Amaechi

FG Seeks $11bn Loan For Construction Of Railway – Amaechi

October 20, 2020 10:45 am

Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation has said that the Federal Government was set to apply for $11billion loan to construct Lagos-Calabar railway.

Ameachi also called on the people from the South East and South-South to work together to enable them foster growth in the region.

The former Rivers State government stated this in a statement to newsmen on Monday during an interactive session with the South East, South South Professionals of Nigeria (SESSPN) in Lagos State.

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The SESSPN invited the Minister to address some concerns of the people, which …

We need Okonjo-Iweala in WTO – Trade Unions

We Need Okonjo-Iweala In WTO – Trade Unions

October 7, 2020 4:26 am

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to give Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the necessary support to  secure the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

TUC made the call in a statement jointly signed by its President, Mr Quadri Olaleye and Secretary General, Mr Musa-Lawal Ozigi, on Tuesday.

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The union said that Okonjo-Iweala’s emergence would reaffirm to the world that Nigerians and Africans are great people.

‘Okonjo-Iweala is a renowned global finance expert, an economist and international development professional with decades of experience,

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Nigerians can now monitor monthly allocations to FG, States, LGAs

Nigerians Can Now Monitor Allocations To FG, States, LGAs

October 5, 2020 4:34 am

Nigerians can now monitor the exact breakdown of monthly allocations to the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Areas.

This was announced by BudgIT as the civic tech organisation launched a personalized data portal that provides the information.

A statement released by BudgIT reads: “We just launched a personalized data portal that provides the exact breakdown of monthly allocations to the FG, State govt & your LGAs.

“You can now access data on govt budgets & ongoing projects in your localities.”

Here is the link to the portal: …

\Organised Labour In Cross River Goes On Indefinite Strike

How Organised Labour Deceived Nigerians

September 30, 2020 4:25 pm

I was very skeptical when the current leadership of Organised Labour in Nigeria objected to the decision of the Federal Government to withdraw fuel subsidy and hand over the pump price of petrol to the forces of demand and supply, also known as market forces. Labour, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates and privies in civil society, further threatened that they were opposed to the hike in electricity tariffs. They issued a statement in which they railed against neo-liberal policies, bad timing, and the insensitivity of government.

They made heavy …

No Nigerian Will Be Mandated To Take COVID Vaccines – FG

FG Issues Strong Warning To Civil Servants Over Joining Strike

September 26, 2020 7:26 am

The Federal Government has warned civil servants from Grade Level 12 and above not to join the industrial action declared by labour unions.

The warning is coming after the meeting between the federal government and organised labour, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), ended in a deadlock.

The meeting was then adjourned until Monday, after both sides failed to reach an agreement over the resolution of the dispute on increase in petrol price and electricity tariffs in the country.

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A circular issued by Head the Civil Service of …

Osinbajo: Govt Has No Business Running Oil Refineries

Govt Has No Business Running Oil Refineries – Osinbajo

September 22, 2020 6:40 am

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has restated the resolution of the Buhari administration that the Federal Government has no business running oil refineries in Nigeria.

Speaking at a virtual meeting organised for the All Progressives Congress (APC), social media bloggers and influencers at the ruling party’s secretariat in Abuja on Monday, the Vice President indicated that the Nigerian government sees the private sector as playing a bigger role in investing in and running oil refineries moving forward.

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While arguing that the challenges confronting the government-owned refineries will …

Protesting Pensioners Block Governor Ayade’s Office

FG Partners Cross River Govt Over Solid Minerals Exploitation

September 19, 2020 7:21 am

The federal government has called for increased partnership with the Cross River State government over developing its huge solid minerals potential.

The Minister of Solid Minerals, Sampson Ugah, made this call in Calabar, Cross River State capital during a courtesy visit to the state governor as part of his two-day working visit to the state.

He said the state is blessed with over 33 solid mineral deposits and the federal, state and local communities must work together in harnessing these deposits to shore up the nation’s revenue base.

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