All posts tagged "Federal government"
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NEWS October 3, 2024Nigeria Eliminates VAT on Diesel and Cooking Gas to Attract Investors
The Federal Government has halted the value-added tax (VAT) on diesel and cooking gas as part of its strategy to attract foreign investments into Nigeria’s oil...
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NEWS October 2, 2024Urgent Repairs Underway on Lagos-Abeokuta Road to Alleviate Traffic Woes
The Federal Government has launched emergency repairs on the crucial 7 km stretch of the Lagos-Sango-Otta-Abeokuta road, which has suffered from significant neglect over the years....
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NEWS October 1, 2024Opposition Parties Urged to Collaborate with FG for Nigeria’s Growth
The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has appealed to opposition parties to work alongside the Federal Government in fostering national...
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NEWS September 30, 2024Nationwide Police Mobilized as October 1 Protest Organizers Defy Government Calls to Halt
Nationwide police mobilization is underway as organizers of the October 1 protest in Nigeria remain firm in their decision to move forward, despite government and stakeholder...
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NEWS September 28, 2024Celebrating Independence: Public Holiday Declared for Nigeria’s 64th Anniversary
The Federal Government has officially announced that Tuesday, October 1, 2024, will be a public holiday in honor of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day. This declaration was...
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NEWS September 28, 2024Empowering Women in Security: Federal Government Sets 35% Recruitment Quota
In a significant move towards gender equality, the Federal Government has established a 35 percent recruitment quota for women in paramilitary services within the Ministry of...
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NEWS September 28, 2024Nigerian Government Aims for 40% Reduction in Transport Fares with CNG Initiative
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious initiative to reduce transportation fares by over 40% through the expansion of compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure....
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NEWS September 27, 2024Nigerian Workers Confirm Receipt of New Minimum Wage Amid Rising Inflation
Nigerian workers have confirmed the disbursement of the new minimum wage from the TUC, as reported by key labor union leaders. Benson Upah, spokesperson for the...
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS September 27, 2024BREAKING: Kirikiri Prison Officers Suspended Over Alleged N15 Million Bribe from Bobrisky
The Federal Government has suspended officers overseeing both the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres at Kirikiri Prison, Lagos, following allegations that popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also...
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NEWS September 26, 2024Lawmakers Push for Independent Marketers to Source Petrol Directly from Dangote Refinery
In a significant move aimed at fostering competition in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, the House of Representatives has called on the federal government to allow independent marketers...
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NEWS September 26, 2024FG Clarifies Minimum Wage Backpay Timeline: Key Details You Need to Know
The Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), has announced that the implementation of the new minimum wage will officially begin on...
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EDUCATION NEWS September 25, 2024Urgent Update: ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government Amid Threat of Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a critical 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate action on several pressing issues affecting the...
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NEWS September 25, 2024PENGASSAN Calls on Federal Government to Increase Stake in Dangote Refinery to 45%
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) is urging the Federal Government to raise its stake in the Dangote Refinery from 7%...
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NEWS September 24, 2024Delayed Tariff Waiver on Food Imports Worsens Economic Hardship in Nigeria
Months after the announcement of a zero-import tariff waiver meant to ease food prices, the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has yet to...
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EDUCATION NEWS September 19, 2024Nigeria Aims for Inclusive Education: 825,000 Students with Disabilities to Be Enrolled in 5 Years
The Nigerian federal government has set a bold goal to enroll 825,000 students with disabilities over the next five years, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive education....
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JOB ALERT September 17, 2024Federal Government Announces Shortlisted Candidates for Federal Fire Service Recruitment
The Federal Government has officially announced the list of candidates shortlisted for the next phase of the Federal Fire Service recruitment exercise. This update was shared...
