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Omicron: We’ve initiated steps to make UK, others reverse ban on Nigerian travellers – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2021 0

*Warns that while countries were free to set out measures to protect their citizens, Nigeria should not be singled out Doosuur Iwambe The Federal Government, on Monday, said it has initiated diplomatic steps to make the United Kingdom and other countries reverse restrictions imposed on

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Healthcare professionals advocate more investment in surgical systems in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2021

By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Medical professionals from different zones in Nigeria have called upon the Federal Government to invest more in innovative ways of strengthening surgical systems in the country. Speaking during the conclusion of the National Cleft Stakeholders Forum in Nigeria, Smile Train Vice-President and Regional Director for Africa Mrs. Nkeiruka Obi expressed

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FG restricts airlines from UK, Canada Saudi Arabia in reciprocity over Omicron COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2021 0

With effect from Tuesday, Dec. 14, the Federal Government will restrict airlines coming from Canada, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia into Nigeria. Minister of Aviation, Capt. Hadi Sirika, announced the decision on Sunday in Lagos and explained that it was to reciprocate restricted flights from Nigeria into those countries over the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. […]

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ASUU threatens to go on strike, asks Nigerians to blame FG

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2021 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan & Tom Garba, Yola The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on another industrial action following a three-week ultimatum issued by the union last month to the Federal Government. The union, however, called on well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on the Federal Government to honour the agreement reached […]

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Insecurity: Sultan, CAN president slam FG, canvass new approach to tackle security challenges

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2021 0

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, and the CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, on Thursday, lampooned the Federal Government for the poor management of the nation’s security. Following the recent escalation of attacks in the Shinkafi axis of Sokoto, they called for a collective and coordinated approach to solve the nation’s security problems. Speaking in […]

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SGF seeks traditional, religious leaders’ support for FG’s peace, security policies

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2021 0

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has called on Nigerians, especially religious and traditional rulers to continue to support the implementation of various Federal Government’s policies on promoting peaceful coexistence. Mustapha made the call while declaring open the 4th quarterly meeting of Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC),

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FG, ITF to invest N381trn to boost economy, create jobs

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2021 0

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos Worried by the growing rate of poverty, job losses and economic degradation, the Federal Government in partnership with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is set to inject N381 trillion into the economy to cushion its effect. This was disclosed on Tuesday in Jos by the Director General of the Fund, Sir Joseph […]

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FG set to commercialise 12 River Basins – Official

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2021 0

The Federal Government says it is set to commercialise the nation’s 12 River Basins to enable them to deliver on their mandate effectively. The Director, River Basin Operations and Inspection at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Mr John Ochigbo, made the declaration at a news conference on Wednesday in Benin. He addressed the news […]

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Afreximbank, FG commences $300million African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2021

*Says, facility will serve low, high-income patients across West African By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the Federal Government and other partners have commenced the construction of the first African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja. Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of

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Omicron: UK Govt’s red listing of Nigeria ill-advised – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2021 0

*Says move will have multiple impacts on commerce, disrupt activities during Christmas, New Year festivities *UK Govt suspends visitor visa applications’ processing from Nigeria Doosuur Iwambe The Federal Government, on Sunday, expressed disappointment over the United Kingdom government’s placement of Nigeria on its red list following the detection of the COVID-19 Omicron

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FG tasks SSG’s on synergy for quality governance, development

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2021 0

The Federal Government has called for synergy among secretaries to state governments to ensure quality governance and infrastructure development. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, made the call at the maiden meeting of South West Secretaries to the State Governments Forum. The event held in Ikeja on Thursday. The News […]

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FG begins enforcement of mandatory vaccination for civil servants

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2021 0

The Federal Government has commenced the enforcement of mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 at the Federal Secretariat. As early as 7:00 am on Wednesday, security men manned the main entrance to the Federal Secretariat where they demanded either a vaccination card or evidence of negative PCR test before allowing the civil servants to enter the Secretariat. […]

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HoR takes steps to recover debts owed by Oil & Gas companies

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2021 0

*Mandates c’ttees to take inventory of NNPC, legitimate transition process Tom Okpe, Abuja The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to recover all outstanding debts owed by Oil and Gas Companies. The call emanated from a motion raised by Hon Ahmed Munir during plenary on Wednesday. Raising the […]

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Stop divisive, bare-faced publicity stunts, be patriotic, Presidency tells SERAP

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2021 0

The Presidency has described as divisive, irresponsible and bare-faced publicity stunts the repeated ridiculous claims from the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) that it is bringing legal action against the Federal Government. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, stated this in a statement on Wednesday

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Insecurity: FG making frantic efforts to tackle security challenges- Omo-Agege

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2021 0

The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient, saying the Federal Government is making frantic efforts to tackle security challenges in the country. Omo-Agege (Delta Central-APC) made the appeal on Monday at the 90th Anniversary of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide. The event was held at […]

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FG seeks Ogoni leaders, stakeholders’ commitment to Ogoni clean-up

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2021 0

The Federal Government, on Monday, urged leaders of Ogoni community and other relevant stakeholders to expedite action on the ongoing clean-up exercise in the area. Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor, said this at a stakeholders’ meeting and inspection tour of Ogoniland in Khana Local Government Area of River. Ikeazor, while responding to […]

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FG to decide on hazard allowance for health workers next week — Ngige

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2021 0

The Federal Government says it would make its final decision on the proposed new hazard allowance for health workers next week. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige said this while speaking at the end of a meeting of the Presidential Committee on Salaries (PCS) with the leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association […]

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FG lifts suspension on Emirates Airline

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2021 0

The Federal Government has lifted the ban it placed on Emirates Airline from flying into Nigeria without conditions. The Minister of Aviation , Sen. Hadi Sirika, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja in a statement by Mr James Odaudu, Director Public Affairs in the Ministry of Aviation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]

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FG unrelenting in restoring Nigeria to economic growth – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2021 0

*Says target is to make growth rate higher than population growth rate Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has assured the business community of the Federal Government’s unrelenting efforts to restore the country to a path of economic growth. He said on Friday in Lagos that the target was to make the growth rate higher than population growth […]

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NANS rejects planned fuel price increase, threatens to shut down Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Friday, rejected the planned removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called fuel, by the Federal Government early next year, with the resultant increase in price of the commodity, calling on the Federal Government to consider the option of upgrading the country’s oil refineries […]