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December 28, 2016

2017 budget: FG to purchase N400m cars for former Presidents, VPs

The Federal Government has budgeted N400m for the purchase of cars for former Presidents and their deputies , according to the 2017 appropriation bill before the National Assembly. The money is part of the N9.882bn budgeted for the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. A breakdown revealed that N280.099m was budgeted... Read More

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December 27, 2016

We’ve sacked 50,000 ghost workers, saved over N200bn – FG

The Federal government payroll has been rid of 50,000 ghost workers, saving the country a huge amount of N200 billion. The amount N13 billion has been taken off the payroll monthly from February to December this year. Speaking with State House correspondents at an interactive meeting to mark the end the year, the Senior Special... Read More

50000 Ghost workers, FG, Garba Shehu, Governance, N200bn, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 26, 2016

FG to establish ICT university in 2017 – Minister

The Federal Government has started plans to establish an Information Communication Technology, ICT, University in the first quarter of 2017. This was disclosed by the Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu in Abuja on Monday. Shittu said the university will train students so that the industry can boast of enough manpower. “By the grace of God,... Read More

2017, FG, ICT University

December 23, 2016

FG sets up committee to pick candidate for CAF elections

The Federal Government has set up a committee to screen and select a candidate for the CAF executive committee elections. NFF President Amaju Pinnick had submitted his nomination to CAF without the knowledge of the government. Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung had said Pinnick’s nomination was void as he was not approved by the Ministry. The... Read More

Amaju Pinnick, CAF elections, FG

December 22, 2016

‘FG begins extradition process of ex-Delta governor, James Ibori’

The Federal Government has started the process of extraditing former Delta State governor, James Ibori who has just been released from jail in the United Kingdom, Punch reports. Ibori was sentenced to 13 years in prison in 2012 after pleading guilty to money laundering and diversion of state funds. He was however released on Wednesday... Read More

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December 21, 2016

Whistleblowers may get up to 5 per cent of recovered loot – FG

The Federal Government on Thursday approved the Whistleblowing Policy. The policy which was developed by the Ministries of Finance and Justice seeks to reward whistleblowers with up to five per cent of recovered loot. Details of the decision, which was taken at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting was made public by official Twitter account of... Read More

5 per cent, FEC meeting, FG, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice, Whistleblowers, Whistleblowing Policy

December 21, 2016

FG assigns portfolios to 47 career ambassadors

The Federal Government has assigned portfolios to 47 career ambassadors approved by the Senate, Daily Trust reports. According to the newspaper, the FG listed the envoys and their portfolios as Abia: Obinna Chukwuemeka Agbugba (Togo), Adamawa: Salisu Umaru (Senegal), Paragalda Ilyasu Audu (Turkey), Akwa Ibom: Inyan Udo-Inyang (Gabon), Anambra: Okeke Vivian Nwunaku (Spain), Nonye Udo... Read More

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December 16, 2016

FG confirms discovery of oil in Borno

The federal government says it has discovered crude oil in Borno. Permanent secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Jamila Shua’ra, made the disclosure on Thursday during her welcome address at the presentation of the 2016 petroleum sector scorecard held at the auditorium of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PDF) in Abuja yesterday. According to her,... Read More

Borno, crude oil, Dr. Jamila Shua’ra, FG, Ministry of Petroleum Resources

December 16, 2016

FG not responsible for economic challenges – Udoma, El-Rufai

The Federal Government on Thursday said it was not responsible for the nation’s current economic challenges. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, said this while speaking with reporters after the meeting of the National Economic Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Kaduna Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, also led credence to Udoma’s claim saying that the... Read More

Economic challenges, FG, Nasir el-Rufai, Udo Udoma

December 15, 2016

#NYSCAbuse: FG releases investigation report on death of Kano corps member

Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung has released findings of the investigation into the death of a corps member, Ifedolapo Oladepo at the Kano National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp. There had been reports that the refusal of officials in the camp to attend to her led to her death. This had prompted President... Read More

#NYSCAbuse, FG, Ifedolapo Oladepo, investigation, nysc doctors, report

December 15, 2016

YNaija Analysis: The shameful treatment of the Super Falcons

The Super Falcons made the nation proud once again by emerging champions at the recently concluded African Women Cup of Nations tournament. For coming tops, the Falcons are to get about $16,500 in tournament money. However, since they won the championship on the 3rd of December, they have been owed their cash prize including bonuses... Read More

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December 11, 2016

MMM founder, Mavrodi blasts FG in open letter

Founder of MMM, Sergey Mavrodi has written an open letter to the Federal Government explaining how the ponzi scheme works. The letter which was displayed on the page of all participants said the Nigerian government was not providing for its citizens but keeps attacking a scheme which has been helping Nigerians. Mavrodi said participants were... Read More

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December 10, 2016

‘FG to pay Swiss govt. $79m to recover $400m Abacha loot’

I’m order to recover part of the monies looted by former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, the Federal Government has reportedly agreed to pay the Government of Switzerland the sum of $79m, The Punch reports. The Chairman of the Civil Society Network Against Corruption, Mr. Olanrewaju Suraj, made the disclosure dhis during a seminar to commemorate... Read More

$321m, $79m, Abacha loot, FG, Olanrewaju Suraj, swiss government

December 9, 2016

‘FG not interested in IMF loan’

The Federal Government says it is not sourcing any loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). James Akpandem, media adviser to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma made the clarification on Friday in Abuja. Akpandem said contrary to reports in a national newspaper the minister did not mention that the country was... Read More

FG, IMF, James Akpandem, loan, Udo Udoma

December 8, 2016

#NYSCAbuse: Senate demands overhaul of scheme

Following the deaths of some corps members in various camps, the Senate on Thursday called on the Federal Government to overhaul the National Youth Service Corps Scheme. The motion was moved as a mater of urgent public importance by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Olusola Adeyeye (APC Osun Central), as the Senate also demanded that... Read More

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December 7, 2016

FG proposes bill for the establishment of special anti-corruption court

The Federal Government on Tuesday sent a bill seeking to establish a special court for anti-corruption to the National Assembly, Punch reports. The bill which was drafted by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption seeks to establish the court which will exclusively handle corruption cases and other cases including narcotic, human trafficking, kidnapping, cybercrime, money... Read More

bill, FG, national assembly, Special anti-corruption court

December 6, 2016

Missing crude: Court strikes out objection against FG’s suit

A preliminary objection filed by Brasoil Oil Services Company Nigerian Limited against the Federal Government of Nigeria was on Monday struck out by a Federal High Court in Lagos. The preliminary order was filed following a suit instituted by the Federal Government against notable multinational oil corporations. The order sought to strike out the Federal... Read More

FG, Missing crude, suit

December 5, 2016

Just In: FG bans importation of vehicles through land borders

The Federal Government has banned the importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land borders. The prohibition order which takes effect from January 1, 2017 covers all new and used vehicles. The ban is sequel to a presidential directive restricting all vehicle imports to Nigeria sea ports only. With the new order, importers of vehicles... Read More

FG, importation, Land borders, vehicles

December 1, 2016

FG importing foreigners to testify against me – Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi KANU has alleged that the Federal Government is importing people from nearby countries to testify against him in court. KANU and three others accused of treasonable felony were denied bail by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja citing that the charges against them... Read More

biafra, FG, foreigners, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu

November 30, 2016

You will not forget how you fall… | Vector has a message for the FG

Following the announcement of a proposed hike in data prices as revealed yesterday by the National Communication Commission (NCC), a truckload of reactions have pervaded the internet. The rapper shared his thoughts on the move and his utmost concern is the insensitivity of the government of the day as it concerns the growth of the... Read More

data rates, FG, hike, Music, ncc, reactions, Vector tha Viper

November 30, 2016

FG didn’t order NCC to increase data tariff – minister

The Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu has said the Federal Government did not give the National Communication Commission (NCC) an order to increase data tariff. The NCC had announced a review of data tariff at 0.90k/MB taken effect from December 1. However, Shittu while speaking on Raypower said the NCC must have taken the decision... Read More

Adebayo Shittu, Data tariff, FG, increase, ncc

November 28, 2016

FG to build 1,000km oil transport pipeline from Niger Republic

The Federal Government is planning to construct a 1000-kilometer crude oil pipeline in Kaduna State to import oil from the Niger Republic. This was revealed by Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) at a Town hall in Kaduna. He said the decision was made following difficulties to transport crude... Read More

1000km, crude oil, FG, Oil transport, pipeline

November 26, 2016

N284bn, 9 iPhones | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

50th – Nigeria’s latest world ranking by football body, FIFA. The Super Eagles used to be in the 60th position. N20bn – The amount deducted from the Federal Government’s monthly wage bill. The reduction is part of the government’s quest to reduce expenditure and save more. N284bn – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)... Read More

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November 23, 2016

We can’t pay N284bn to ASUU – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday said it can’t meet the demand made by the Academic Staff Union of Universities that it should pay allowances running into N284bn. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige while speaking with journalists after the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ngige said the government could... Read More

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November 22, 2016

FG, Dangote group sign N11.5bn road contract

The Dangote Group on Tuesday said it has signed a contract worth N11.5bn with the Federal Government for the construction of a 42.5 km Obajana-Kabba Road in Kogi State. The regional spokesman of the group, Jibrin Abubakar in a statement in Abuja said the company will commence work immediately. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of... Read More

Ashif Juma Tax concession, Dangote Group, FG, N11.5Bn road contract

November 22, 2016

CBN not in support of jailing hoarders of dollars – Emefiele

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is not in support of plans by the federal government to jail Nigerians hoarding dollars. Governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele stated this at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, saying he was notaware of the government’s plans. He said, “Let me respond to issues... Read More

CBN, dollars, FG, Forex, hoarders, jail

November 22, 2016

FG reduces monthly wage bill by N20bn

The monthly wage bill of the Federal Government has been reduced from N165bn to N145bn monthly. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr Mahmoud Dutse said this on Thursday while speaking with journalists at the sideline of a workshop on cost management. He said the N20bn reduction in monthly wage bill was achieved after an audit... Read More

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November 22, 2016

FG has a grand plan to wipe us out completely – Shi’ites

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi’ites on Monday alleged that the Federal Government has a grand plan to wipe out the sect. The head of Martyr Foundation of IMN, Sheikh Abdulhamid Bello stated this at a press briefing in Kano. He said the group’s Ashura procession had ended peacefully before sucurity agents... Read More

FG, Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Shi'ites, Wipe out

November 21, 2016

Boko Haram: Displaced children to begin education advocacy programme – FG

The Federal Government on Monday will launch an education advocacy programme for children displaced by Boko Haram in Yobe, Adamawa and Borno states. This was in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Internally Displaced Persons, Dr. Mariam Masha on Sunday. Masha explained that the children in IDP camps in those states... Read More

boko haram, Education advocacy programme, FG, IDPs, north-east

November 19, 2016

FG to notify 200,000 employed graduates soon

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, has said 200,000 graduates employed by the Federal government under its NPower programme will be notified soon. Akande disclosed this on his twitter handle, @Akandeoj, stating that the successful applicants will be contacted. He added, “The 200K unemployed graduates selected in... Read More

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