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Presidency shuts FEC venue as Buhari performs normal presidential duties
The Presidency has temporarily locked up the State House Council Chamber, the venue of the hitherto weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC).
Bauchi shuts down schools
All public and private schools in the Bauchi State have been asked to shut down as the government takes measures in preventing the spread of coronavirus, known as Covid-19 and Lassa Fever in the state.
Bauchi governor to arrest, prosecute predecessors over looting of state resources
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has expressed concern over mismanagement of the state’s resources by previous administrations of Mohammed Abubakar and Isa Yuguda, who allegedly looted assets and properties worth over a trillion naira.
Coronavirus: NIDO urges Nigerians to heed federal government, Chinese authorities’ advice
Coordinator of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO, in Guandong Province, China, Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, has urged Nigerians to heed the advice of the Federal Government against travelling to China, saying it is in the interest of all.
Sokoto government approves new minimum wage
Sokoto State Executive Council has approved the full implementation of national new Minimum Wage and consequential adjustment to state civil servants.
Lagos governor thumbs up improved security situation
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the security situation in the country has improved tremendously just as he argued that there has been a significant reduction in the proliferation of small arms in the country.
Kano governor signs 2020 appropriation bill into law
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano, on Wednesday, assented to 2020 Appropriation Bill passed by the Kano State House of Assembly into law.
Uproar in ECOWAS parliament over Nigeria’s border closure
There was uproar on the floor of ECOWAS parliament, yesterday, over Nigeria’s border closure policy as Nigeria hinged its decision on failure of Benin Republic to implement agreements.
Minister: Border closure contributes to rising inflation
The Federal Government has said that closure of the nation’s borders has contributed to the rising inflation.
Federal government to review ownership of electricity distribution companies
The National Economic Council, NEC, yesterday resolved to review the status of the ownership structure of the power distribution companies in the country.
President Buhari presides over FEC meeting — video
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber Presidential Villa Abuja.
South East governors urges President Buhari to declare emergency on roads, erosion
The governors of the South East and leaders from the zone on Thursday visited President Muhammadu Buhari and asked for a special fund for the rehabilitation of the Akanu Ibiam Airport in Enugu State.
South East governors, others demand special fund for Enugu airport
South-East governors and leaders from the zone on Thursday demanded for special fund for the rehabilitation of the Akanu Ibiam Airport in Enugu State.
Presidency: President Buhari presents 2020 budget proposal to National Assembly today
The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari is set to present the 2020 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday.
President Buhari chairs 2020 budget extra-ordinary FEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday chaired an extraordinary Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
President Buhari explains why he created police affairs ministry
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met, behind closed doors, with the Northern Traditional rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
President Buhari, Ogun leaders meet in Aso Rock
Also at the meeting are Segun Awolowo, traditional rulers and members of the National Assembly from the state and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
President Buhari, academics meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with members of the Progressive in Academics (Pro-Acad) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Court order: Yekini Nabena takes charge as APC spokesperson
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, has announced his resumption of the position of the party’s spokesperson on acting capacity pending the vacation of the Court judgement restranning Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu from performing as the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling party.
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Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world’s biggest social network depends.
NECA urges support for businesses
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has advised governments to urgently accord businesses more structured and specific support, to enable them to stay afloat and reduce the impact of Coronavirus on them.
Kogi civil servants to work from home
Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Kogi State Government has decided to excuse civil servants from work and keep them at home from Monday, as a preventive measure to curb the spread of the deadly virus.