When a country fails its citizens, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
“You are on your own” is a popular Nigerian street lingo for individuals taking responsibility for the consequences of their unpalatable actions. It is however […]
Federal Government
South-South Governors resolve to join VAT suit in Supreme Court
Governors of South-South states, on Monday, resolved to join the suit currently before the Supreme Court over the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT). The VAT […]
FG begins 2 weeks capacity building training for selected youths in Ibadan
In a bid to create jobs and promote local content, the Federal Government has commenced a two-week capacity building training for selected youths in solid […]
NYCN, CSOs give NARTO, truck drivers 48-hours to reopen Niger roads, threaten mass action
The Niger chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and some Civil Society Organisations (CSO’s), on Sunday, gave the Nigeria Association of Road […]
Give 50 per cent to states, LGAs, 30, FG 20 – Anambra govt
The Anambra State Government have proposed a new revenue sharing formula for the three tiers of governments, saying states should be getting a lump share […]
Revenue Allocation: Okowa tasks NASS on true federalism, RMAFC independence
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged the National Assembly to enshrine true federalism and independence of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in […]
Nigeria says ban on Twitter to be lifted soon
The Federal Government says the ban on microblogging giant Twitter will soon be lifted. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, confirmed this […]
Second phase of CCT starts in Niger
The Federal Government has commenced payment of the second phase of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) in Niger to 4,265 beneficiaries in Chanchaga and Suleja […]
FG approves new salary structure for NIMC staff
The Federal Government has approved a new conditions of service and salary scale for the staff of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Minister […]
We want our children to return to school – Bakassi returnees
Mr Etim Ene, Head of the Bakassi Returnees in Cross River, has appealed to the Federal and Cross River Government to assist them return their […]