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FG strategises ahead of nationwide protests, tightens nation’s borders

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 July 2024 0

…Temporarily suspends leave for security officers …Continues surveillance on vulcanisers at major roads BY ORIAKU IJELE Bare five days to the proposed nationwide ‘End Bad Governance’ protests, the Federal Government has tightened its noose on the security system to hinder any ugly

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Planned protest: FG pleads for more time

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 July 2024 0

.Says all issues will be resolved in a way to ensure peace, stability .NLC clarifies position on looming protest, says it’s not part of organisers By Ihesiulo Grace & Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government FG, has appealed to Nigerians for more time to address the hardship bedevilling the country, saying it is not sleeping on […]

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SAMOA Agreement: LGBT not part of it, says FG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 July 2024 0

..Vows to use legal means to enhance dissemination of only credible information BY HARUNA SALAMI The Federal Government of Nigeria has again restated its abhorrence to fake news and vowed to take every available legal steps to bring purveyors are prosecuted. At an emergency joint press briefing by the Minister of Information and National Orientation […]

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We will not gag the press, FG assures

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2024 0

The Federal Government (FG) has restated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for journalists and the media profession in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a book presentation titled “Writing for Media and Monetising it” by Azu Ishiekwene. “As we celebrate […]

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FG woos foreign investors, pledges to overcome insecurity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improve the security situation in the country for the better. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, said this when the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Annika Hahn-Englund, led a delegation to pay him a courtesy visit on Thursday in Abuja. “We are gradually winning the […]

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Environmental crimes tribunal underway–FG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

The Federal Government says it is working towards setting up a tribunal that will be responsible for trying perpetrators of environmental crimes across the country. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting on Thursday in Abuja in commemoration of the World Environment Day (WED). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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FG plans brigade to promote citizenship, core values

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 June 2024 0

Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), says the Federal Government has concluded plans to establish citizens’ brigade with the aim of promoting core values. Issa-Onilu disclosed this while speaking at an advocacy visit to the Nigerian Christian Institute (NCI), Uyo on Monday. He said that the citizens brigade was part of the […]

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FG in last minute moves to avert Labour’s planned strike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2024 0

..Demand for N494,000 wage to cost N9.5tr BY OGAH OCHECHE & UKPONO UKPONG The Federal Government is making frantic efforts to avert Labour’s planned nationwide strike action, declaring that an indefinite strike was not the solution in the present circumstance. FG has therefore asked the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Trade Union Congress and their affiliates […]

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FG urges strict adherence to diving regulations amid safety concerns

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 May 2024 0

…bans use of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus for diving By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal government has underscored the critical need for upholding professional standards within Nigeria’s diving industry. In a keynote address delivered at the Diving Summit for Awareness Creation on Diving Regulations, Applicable Fees, and Standard Operating Procedures, the

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FG mulls new wage system based on workers’ productivity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 May 2024 0

…says employees on same level can earn different wages By Ukpono Ukpong The federal government has revealed plans to develop a productivity-led wage system that will ensure commensurate reward for workers based on based on employee’s productivity in the civil service, efforts irrespective of their grade level. This was disclosed yesterday by the Director-General of

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FG bans leave of absence for health workers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2024 0

The Federal Government has placed a ban on leave of absence for health professionals relocating abroad. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on Saturday in Abeokuta said that health workers going abroad to seek for greener pastures must “henceforth resign their appointment before embarking on such journeys”. The Minister […]

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FG moves to tap into $350bn global outsourcing market

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 March 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigerian government has queued into the thriving global outsourcing market which has grossed almost $350 billion for seven top countries that engaged in it. The move is with a view to tapping into its huge job opportunities for the nation’s teeming youths. Accordingly, Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Monday, March […]

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We ‘re taking decisive steps to tackle inflation, insecurity – FG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 January 2024 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Sunday that the federal government FG is implementing comprehensive measures to curb rising inflation and stabilise foreign exchange rates. In a statement issued in Abuja, he assured Nigerians of the government’s commitment to their prosperity and comfort. Addressing

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Terrorist financing: Purge looms in NCS as FG orders investigation of officers’ misconduct

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 November 2023 0

…Following intelligence by CDS …FG warns of severe punishment for complicit personnel By Ukpono Ukpong Apparently not taking any chances, Federal Government (FG) has ordered immediate investigation of an intelligence report linking some officers of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) with terrorism financing and sundry assistance to enemies of peace. It said it would visit

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FG mulls financial autonomy for tertiary institutions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 October 2023 0

By Tom Okpe The Federal Government has proposed financial autonomy for tertiary Institutions in the country as a way of promoting growth in the nation’s education sector, in line with present the administration’s renewed, ‘Hope Agenda.’ The President stated this on Saturday in Abuja, during the 27th Convocation ceremony of the University of Abuja.

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FG to lift non-oil sector with N75b investment

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 October 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo Federal Government (FG) plans to invest N75 billion in the manufacturing sector and launch a new Talent Export Programme (NATEP) to support non-oil exports. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, made the announcement at the 2nd National Conference on Non-Oil Exports in Abuja. Uzoka-Anite said that government is […]

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FG urges workers to imbibe time-honoured virtues

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 September 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government FG has advised public servants in the country to imbibe time-honoured virtues and adoptive skills in consonance with modern work ethics in order to ensure effective implementation of the policies and programmes of government. The Permanent Secretary overseeing the Federal Ministries of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila

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Nigeria needs N350trn for development plan, says FG

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2023 0

By Godwin Anyebe The Federal Government has stated that about N350 trillion would be needed to secure Nigeria’s future in line with the National Development Plan (2021-2025). According to the government , the NDP would ease constraints hindering the economy from attaining its full potential, particularly in the product-mapping space as it will expunge obstacles […]

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US terror alert false, irresponsible – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2022 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has said that it is irresponsible for anyone to raise the false terror alert in the country to cause unnecessary apprehension amongst Nigerians. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd), stated this yesterday while briefing State House Correspondents, after an emergency National Security Council meeting

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FG retains N4.23trn revenue, records N5.33tn deficit in 8 months

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2022 0

By Godwin Anyebe FG spent N9.56trillion, from January to August 2022, out of N11.55trillion pro rata expenditure projected for the period. The Federal Government has disclosed that it recorded a deficit of N5.33tn between January and August 2022, which is N430.82billion above the prorate level. Of the N9.56trillion spent in eight months, N3.52trillion was expended […]