The Federal Government of Nigeria has collected N78.95 billion from the N50 levy imposed on electronic bank transfers within the first five months of 2024, according to a recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data, detailed in the Federal Allocation Accounts Committee report, highlights substantial revenue […]
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In a significant move to rejuvenate the Chibok community in Borno, the Federal Government has announced plans to provide farming equipment and skill acquisition accessories valued at N210 million. Mrs Grace Njoku, Head of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Women Affairs, revealed this development in a […]
The Nigerian federal government has announced a significant change in its approach to issuing visas to foreign travelers. The principle of reciprocity will now be applied, ensuring that countries with strict visa requirements for Nigerians will receive similar treatment when their citizens apply for visas to Nigeria. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, […]
The Nigerian Federal Government is seeking applications from researchers of Nigerian origin worldwide to contribute to the development of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, made this announcement on Twitter, encouraging Nigerians to recommend top researchers for this initiative. […]
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has refuted allegations that its offices were raided by the Department of State Services (DSS) with the intention of confiscating potentially damaging documents concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his associates. In a statement issued by the Director of Education and Advocacy Services […]
The Minister for State Finance and Budget Planning, Clem Agba announced the Federal Government’s plan to create a basket fund to empower women during a meeting in Abuja focused on institutional support for gender equality and women empowerment. The fund will also collect donations from various sources to support these […]
The President of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has launched the ‘Giwa 2 Project’, an advanced communication facility intended for the exclusive use of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The project is designed to provide a secure and dedicated communication channel for real-time audio and video transmissions during military […]
With the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway’s reconstruction nearing completion, the Federal Government is requesting the cooperation and comprehension of drivers due to the heavy traffic on the Toll Gate to Kara Bridge section in Lagos. In a Press Release issued by his Special Adviser on Communications, Mr. Hakeem Bello, the Honorable […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has recently introduced new taxes on beer, imported vehicles, and single-use plastics while also expanding the list of prohibited items for importation. As per the latest directives, the government will levy a charge of N75 per liter on imported beer or stout in the country. […]
The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, said the federal government would commence the installation of facial recognition technology at major airports in the country which is a solution to improve and incorporate automatic security measures around the airports and easily detect impostors. Agba expressed his happiness […]
