By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), on Tuesday launched the Adopt-a-School: Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS initiative to provide nutritious breakfast meals for primary school pupils across Lagos State. The programme, introduced under the Renewed Hope…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Niger State Government have commenced the development of what is expected to be Nigeria’s largest solar-powered industrial project, marking a significant step in the country’s industrialisation and renewable energy agenda. The groundbreaking ceremony, held in Niger State, was attended by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe; Minister…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of university education and ensuring stability in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. The agreement, which replaces the 2009 pact that led to several industrial actions over unresolved issues, was signed and unveiled…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will on Wednesday, January 14, formalise a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of Nigeria’s university education system and ensuring stability in the sector. The ceremony will take place at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference Hall in Maitama,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and electricity generation companies (GenCos) have agreed on a comprehensive payment plan to settle outstanding debts under the Presidential PowerA statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu jen, said the framework, approved by President Bola Tinubu, is designed to address structural bottlenecks…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have renewed their commitment to tackling challenges in Nigeria’s export sector, revamping the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) scheme, and boosting non-oil exports to drive economic growth. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG)…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the NNPC Limited/FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture (JV) have emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders in oil-producing communities to drive sustainable development. This call was made by the Managing Director of FIRST E&P, Ademola Adeyemi-Bero, and the Minister of State for Petroleum…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has launched a comprehensive rehabilitation project for 5,120 kilometers of pipelines used to transport crude oil and other petroleum products across Nigeria. The initiative, aimed at bolstering energy security and reducing environmental impact, was disclosed by NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer…
The Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, is set to commence a major rural electrification project in November, aimed at providing electricity to 17.5 million Nigerians. This was revealed by the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday. Aliyu stated…