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Not long ago, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, accused a Lagos-based oil company of employing no fewer than 10,000 expatriates, including security personnel and cooks. Read Also: Insecurity worsens: Herdsmen kill 144 in Plateau, Benue in 14 days Though the veracity of these claims has not been ascertained—even at the Ministry …
LAGOS— MOTORISTS going to the Lagos Island axis in Lagos State, yesterday, got trapped in a gridlock for several hours as a result of the closure of the Independence/Mekwen Bridge (inbound Marina/CMS route) for repairs. The repairs are scheduled to be completed in two months. Recall that the Federal Government had announced the closure of the …
ABUJA: The federal government has rehabilitated no fewer than 3,030 inmates across prisons in the country, training them in various skills and vocations. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this at a ministerial briefing organized by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Abuja yesterday, said the government had also boosted security across …
ABUJA: The federal government has reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to upholding the constitutionally guaranteed rights of all Nigerians, including freedom of speech and healthy opposition. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this yesterday at the ongoing ministerial briefing session in Abuja. He pledged the government’s continuous support for creating a conducive environment …
ABUJA–A panel that was mandated to carry out extensive audit of all the prisons in the country, on Wednesday, submitted its report to the Federal Government. Report of the audit exercise which was conducted from January 13 to March 14, 2025, was received by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef …
ABUJA – The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has issued a stern warning to state governments, cautioning against actions that could undermine national security and stability. Speaking on Wednesday, Fagbemi accused Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of allegedly influencing militants to sabotage oil pipelines in the state. …
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions in the industrial landscape in the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, stated this at a stakeholders` engagement workshop on the National Industrial Decarbonisation Programme (NIDP) on Thursday in Abuja. Lawal, who was represented by Mr Mahmud Kambari, the …
The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning to review the National Policy on Food and Nutrition due to emerging issues in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, made this known yesterday during a meeting with relevant Stakeholders drawn from the Ministries of Agriculture and Food Security, …
The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to implementing the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation. This aims to protect the environment and transform waste into economic opportunities. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, made this known at a stakeholders’ engagement organised by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) on …
ABUJA: The Federal Government on Tuesday hinted of plans to reduce the number of custodial facilities in the country, declaring that Nigeria does not need the current figure of 256. Noting that some facilities are only utilising about 30 to 40 percent of their carrying capacities, the government said there is need to identify inmates …