The Federal Government of Nigeria

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FG Finally Confirms ₦1.4bn Donation to Niger Republic For Vehicles

August 3, 2022 2:32 pm

After a massive backlash on them amidst the speculations of a ₦1.4billion donation to the Republic of Niger to aid in the acquisition of some operational vehicles for their Government, the Federal government of Nigeria has on Wedesday, justified the approval despite the fact the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been on a strike action for some months for some lack of funds.

Zainab Ahmed who is the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning had also confirmed the purchase, while fielding questions from reporters, shortly after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting which had been presided over …

Terrorism: FG Kick-Starts Moves To Ban Use Of Okada In Nigeria

July 21, 2022 5:11 pm

In a bid to curb terrorism and insecurity following some of the continued activities of terrorist figures in Nigeria, the Federal Government of Nigeria considering the directive to stamp a ban on the use of commercial motorcycles known as Okada, and other forms of mining activities in the country.

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, had noted that the measure would cut off funding of terrorists and bandits in Nigeria.

Malami had made this assertion while addressing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, after a meeting of the …

Fuel Scarcity Situation May Worsen As Marketers Threaten Strike

July 10, 2022 9:09 am

Nigerian Oil marketers have vented to the public that they are being pushed to the wall as they are yet to receive a response from the Federal Government of Nigeria as regards the outstanding payment of bridging claims which have been incurred by dealers for the transportation of petroleum products across the country. They have also threatened to go ahead with their proposed strike after the Sallah break.

The members and stakeholders of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) stated on Saturday that they had prepared a communiqué to be issued, detailing their demands again, adding that failure …

No Nigerian Will Be Mandated To Take COVID Vaccines – FG

Nigerian Government Mocks ‘BringBackOurBoys’ Campaigners

December 20, 2020 7:07 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has mocked those who it described as ‘Naysayers’ planning to politick and shame the federal government because of the kidnapped school boy, saying that they have learnt their lessons following the release of the 344 Kankara schoolboys.

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, stated this while addressing the press on Friday in reaction to the release of the 344 schoolboys. The Minister congratulated the parents and guardians of the schoolboys, who, according to him, will soon reunite with their children and wards.

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We Have Spent ₦31Bn To Fight COVID-19 In Nigeria – FG

September 8, 2020 3:28 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it “spent ₦30,540,563,571.09, representing 84% of the ₦36.3 billon public funds and donations received to respond to COVID-19 between 1st April, 2020 and 31st July, 2020, leaving the balance of ₦5.9 billion.”

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, stated this in response to the Freedom of Information request dated August 10, 2020, and sent to him by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Connected Development (CODE).

In reply to Mr Idris dated September 4, 2020, and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare and CODE Chief Executive Hamzat Lawal, the …

No Sacred Cow In Corruption Fight – Lai Mohammed

August 13, 2020 11:28 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has affirmed that there is no sacred cow in the fight against corruption and that being a serving member of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration will not be a shield for any corrupt individual.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, made this assertion on Thursday when he featured on News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja.