Tag: fec

Naira and dollar

Rivers State House of Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara; Naira appreciates against the US Dollar and trades for ₦993/$ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Drama ensues in Rivers State as House of Assembly moves to impeach Governor Fubara The naira appreciates against the US Dollar and trades for ₦993/$ FEC endorses ₦2.17 trillion for…

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Representatives official vehicles

FG Requests a $1.5 Billion Budget Support Loan from World Bank; Representatives Discuss the Acquisition of Official Vehicles Despite National Crisis | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG requests a $1.5 Billion Budget Support Loan from the World Bank Representatives discuss the acquisition of official vehicles despite national crisis United Nations report reveals 12,000 foreigners have sought…

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2023: Reject my husband if he fails to perform as president – Tinubu’s wife to Nigerians; Senate asks CBN Gov, Finance Minister for details of N22.7trn loan | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023: Reject my husband if he fails to perform as president – Tinubu’s wife to Nigerians Senate asks CBN Gov, Finance Minister for details of N22.7trn loan LP not a…

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2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidates; It’ll be difficult convincing voters PDP can rescue Nigeria – Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidatesNSCDC CG Commander’s wife kidnapped in NasarawaFEC approves Nigeria’s first ‘sports as business’ policyIt’ll be difficult convincing voters…

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FEC approves $3bn for Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line, Zamfara to supply CBN gold for N5bn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $3billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri narrow gauge rail line. Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, revealed this to State House…

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Buhari, you may mean well, but time is running out

One flaw that detracts from President Buhari’s strengths is tardiness; especially, his dilatory response to matters of importance.  This is where an appreciable weakness of the president lies. And most times,…

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APC

The Big 5: New faction of APC emerges, ASUU lambasts FG over inabilty to manage herdsmen crisis and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: A new faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged in Abuja on Wednesday .  The new faction which is named…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 15th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:

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Kachikwu presents to the FEC, same NNPC contract he accused Baru of illegally awarding

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, on Wednesday presented to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval the much talked about $2.7 billion (about N827 billion) gas pipeline…

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FG mandates Kachikwu, Baru to clear fuel queues before next week

The Federal Government has directed the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu and, the Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru to clear fuel queues…

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FG approves 6 new private Universities

Nigeria's Federal Government has approved the establishment of six new private universities. The universities were approved on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. Details…

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FEC Report: Oyo-Ita made a strong case for her innocence

by Alexander O. Onukwue News reports from the Aso Villa council chambers on Tuesday paid much focus on a heated moment between the Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred…

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FEC approves MoU with Switzerland over repatriation of $321m loot

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Switzerland over the repatriation of $321m stolen fund. Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), disclosed…

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Why Dambazau was absent at FEC meeting – Presidency

The Presidency has said Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazzau, was absent at the Federal Executive Council meeting because he was in Saudi Arabia. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media…

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The Late 5: FEC approves 2018 budget draft estimate, Why Magu has remained silent on Mainagate scandal, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting held in Abuja today and led the approval…

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BREAKING: Buhari presides over FEC meeting, Dambazau absent

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting. However, the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau is conspicuously absent. Dambazau allegedly played a role in the reinstatement…

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FEC meeting postponed to discuss 2018 budget

The Federal Executive Council meeting has been postponed till Thursday. This was disclosed by the Presidency on its official Twitter handle. It said a special session of the council will…

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Trump to nominate Texas lawyer as FEC commissioner

In the latest spree of appointments, The White House late Tuesday announced that President Trump intends to nominate James Trainor III of Texas to be a commissioner of the Federal…

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FG approves concession of Lagos, Abuja airports

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Executive Council has agreed to concession the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Osinbajo said this on Monday while speaking…

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YNaija Says: The Presidency’s reason for cancelling the FEC is meaningless

Shame! What a shame this presidency and administration is turning out to become. It keeps making errors and gaffes particular to schoolchildren. And to think that the Federal Government is…

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The Big 5: “Rascal doctors” on strike, No FEC meeting, and other top stories

Hello, Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Presidency has announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting will not hold this week…

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BREAKING: FEC meeting will not hold this week – Presidency

The Presidency has said the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting will not hold this week. In a statement by the minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, the Presidency said…

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Buhari presides over first FEC meeting since resumption

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ministers offered special prayers for the recovery of the President. Minister of Communications, Adebayo…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari has the right to hold or cancel FEC meeting – Adesina | 4 dead, 8 injured in Maiduguri blast | More stories

From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Defeat me with superiority of your argument not AK47 | Nnamdi Kanu tells Buhari - YNaija Buhari has the right to hold…

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Buhari has the right to hold or cancel FEC meeting – Adesina

Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said no law stipulates that the federal executive council (FEC) meeting must hold every week. Adesina said…

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BREAKING: Buhari cancels today’s FEC meeting

The Federal Executive Council meeting which is scheduled to hold on Wednesday had been cancelled. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed in a…

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FG mandates foreign professionals to get Nigerian certification

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a new policy that requires foreign professionals to be registered and certified by all the necessary regulatory bodies to practice in Nigeria.…

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Another suit filed to declare Buhari unfit

The trustees of a civil society group, Kingdom Human Rights Foundation International have filed a suit asking for an order to compel the Federal Executive Council to declare ailing President Muhammadu Buhari…

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BREAKING: Osinbajo back from visit to Buhari

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has returned to Nigeria, after visiting President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Tuesday. His media aide, Laolu Akande disclosed this on Wednesday morning. He stated that Osinbajo…

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Minister Watch: Who will be the first snitch?

by Alexander Onukwue The audio tape found of the Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, who doubles as the Minister of Justice, has thrown more salt into the broth. Various brands of long…

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