THE EXECUTIVE

The Federal Government on Tuesday restated its commitment towards the implementation of reform initiatives on restructuring and rationalisation of government parastatals, agencies and commissions in order to reduce the cost of governance. Secretary to the Goverment of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha,…

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Tuesday said adulterated petrol, fuel with methanol quantities above Nigeria’s specification, was discovered in the supply chain. In a statement, it said the supplier had been identified and appropriate…

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, on Monday, urged Nigerians to be patient with regards to the issue naming financiers of terrorism in Nigeria. While appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the…

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), says the United States Government and the Nigerian Government are discussing the possible extradition of the suspended Head of the Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, for his alleged…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has advised Nigerians to reject politicians trying to use “sectional sentiments” to grab power. The vice president gave the advice on Monday while speaking at the inaugural conference of APC Professional Forum themed ‘The Role of Professionals in…

Education Minister Adamu Adamu yesterday called for dialogue on matters of religious differences rather than resorting to violence. Adamu spoke while delivering his keynote address at the 2022 World Hijab Day public lecture, titled: The Hijab as a Metaphor of our National Aspirations…

The presidency has rejected a Financial Times article on the state of security and the economy under President Muhammadu Buhari. The article — titled ‘What is Nigeria’s Government for?’ — was written by David Pilling, African editor of Financial Times, and published on January…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has said its decision to leverage SUKUK financing for critical national road infrastructure has yielded impressive outcomes since 2017. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, said this, at the symbolic presentation of the 2021 SUKUK cheque of…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for the expansion of access to modern contraceptive methods across the country to address the nation’s rising population. Speaking at the launch of the revised National Policy on Population for Sustainable Development in the State House, Abuja,…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a 100 per cent upward review of Duty Tour Allowance to officers in the Federal Public Service. While officers on Grade Levels 01 to 04 and its equipment will now receive N10, 000 as against the former…