ADIGUN TUNDE –MINNA The livestock development project between the Federal Government of Nigeria and a Brazilian firm will open more doors of development, governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger state has hinted. Governor made this known when he played host to a team of the Brazilian protein company on a[Read More…]
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By Chijioke Simon, Abakaliki The wife of Ebonyi State governor, Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Uzomaka Nwifuru yesterday released 41 inmates out of 1265 that are languishing in Abakaliki correctional centre. ABUJA POST gathered that the release of the said inmates was part of a compassionate gesture of the wife of the[Read More…]
Road mishap claims lives in Niger state
ADIGUN TUNDE -MINNA Two trailer trucks carrying goods and human being was involved in their separate accidents where several people feared dead between Lavun and Mokwa local government areas of Niger state. It was gathered that the first accident happened at Kutigi town in Lavun local government area where a[Read More…]
Niger Govt postpones ongoing tour to mourn late Katcha LG Chairman
ADIGUN TUNDE – MINNA Worried by the suddend death of Katcha local government Chairman, Alhaji Danlami Abdullahi Dakuger on Tuesday 9th December, the state governor Mohammed Umar Bago has suspended it’s tour of Zone “B” to mourn him. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Binta Mamman made known[Read More…]
Travel agents back FCCPC on Air Peace probe
The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents has thrown its weight behind the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s investigation into exploitation allegations against Air Peace. The agents also appealed to the FCCPC to expand the scope of its fact-finding to other airlines in the country. This was made known[Read More…]
FG supports automakers with N20bn credit scheme to boost local vehicle assembly
In response to the soaring cost of vehicles in Nigeria, the federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with over 10 auto manufacturers to promote locally assembled automobiles. Under the agreement, the Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CreditCorp) will issue a N20 billion credit facility to support these manufacturers[Read More…]
Alia unveils Benue nylon factory to check import
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reducing import reliance, promoting local production, and conserving resources through the establishment and expansion of factories in the state. The governor spoke at the inauguration of the BIPC Polythene and Nylon Factory, Nails Limited, and the expansion of[Read More…]
FG investigates Air Peace, GT bank, MTN over exploratitive pricing
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an inquiry into Air Peace, Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB), and MTN, a telecommunications firm over poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and possible violations of consumers’ rights. In a statement released, FCCPC stated that Air Peace was expected to respond to[Read More…]
NAFDAC confiscates N180m worth of fake alcoholic drinks in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, had intercepted fake alcoholic drinks valued at over N180 million in Lagos. The agency, while disclosing this in a statement via its X handle on Tuesday, said the products were confiscated following a raid on a makeshift factory in[Read More…]
Benue Will Sustain Full Financial Autonomy For Councils – Adviser
The newly appointed Special Adviser on the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Benue State, Denen Aondoakaa, has pledged to uphold Governor Hyacinth Alia’s policy on full financial autonomy for local government councils. Aondoakaa made this commitment on Tuesday while assuming office at the Bureau’s headquarters in Makurdi.[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]