Betta Edu: The recent circulation of a memo alleging the illegal transfer of a substantial sum of N585,189,500.00 by Mrs. Betta Edu, the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has sparked controversy. The memo suggests that this transfer was made to Mrs. Oniyelu Bridget for activities within the ministry. Mrs. Edu swiftly refuted…
In a move to address Nigeria’s housing deficit, Minister in charge of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, made history yesterday by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The agreement, marking a pivotal milestone in the ministry’s housing action plan, aims to collaborate with…
The Kano State Government finds itself embroiled in a legal tussle following the unlawful demolition of properties belonging to the Incorporated Trustees of Masallacin Eid Shop Owners and Traders Association. The demolition, executed on Governor Abba Yusuf’s order, led to the filing of a lawsuit by 56 applicants on behalf of the association in the…
Discover the latest breakthrough in national policy with the federal government’s pivotal decision on imported Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and its equipment. Unveiled through an official communication from the Ministry of Finance on November 28, 2023, this transformative policy marks a paradigm shift. The exemption of customs duty and value-added tax (VAT) on LPG imports…
In a noteworthy development, the Federal Government has taken a decisive step toward the completion of the Bodo-Bonny Road and bridge project in Rivers State. Julius Berger, a renowned construction company, has been instructed to resume and expedite the completion of this critical infrastructure project, previously left in abeyance. The announcement came during a momentous…
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has initiated an airborne geophysical survey in Adamawa, signaling a strategic move to bolster economic diversification. This survey is part of a broader national effort to harness the untapped mineral resources within the region. The deployment of a specialized yellow aircraft, equipped with cutting-edge aeromagnetic lenses, underscores the…
The Federal Civil Service, President Tinubu administered the oath of office to eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries on Monday. This event unfolded just before the commencement of this week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, showcasing the president’s commitment to bolstering the administrative machinery of the federal government. The new Permanent Secretaries, namely Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo, Adeoye…
the Nigeria Government of Nigeria announced on Thursday the successful seizure of over N45 billion that was illegally looted from the national treasury. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, delivered this news during his opening address at the 40th Technical Commission/Plenary Meeting of the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against…
In a candid statement at the Chief of Defense Intelligence Annual Conference 2023 in Abuja, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu pointed accusing fingers at the past administration led by President Buhari and his predecessors, attributing the current financial distress in Nigeria to the bankruptcy inherited from that era. Ribadu acknowledged the significant impact of…
