The Federal Government has concluded plans to deploy the Fifth Generation (5G) Technology in the Nigeria telecommunications industry soon, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The FG said the resources and revenues to be earned from its deployment are so huge they cannot be ignored. The Federal Government has concluded plans to deploy the Fifth Generation … Read more
The Federal Government has said that the PDP’s Suggestions On Security are Not Original. Federal Government of Nigerian says suggestions made by the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), are the same as the recommendations that emanated from the Town Hall Meeting of 8th April 2021. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has extended the deadline for the ongoing integration exercise of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with valid National Identity Numbers (NIN) till June 30, 2021. The Federal Government had earlier in April extended the deadline for the NIN and SIM linkage registration by one month. The Federal Government (FG) has extended the … Read more
Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has said the Federal Government cannot continue to pay for subsidy because of the current economic situation in the country. Timipre said the subsidy money has been benefiting some certain businessmen in the country. The Federal Government has insisted that Nigerians should brace up for an increment in … Read more
A private chopper belonging to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has been suspended from flying by the Federal Government (FG). It was gathered that the AgustaWestland AW139 chopper with registration number 5N-EAA was suspended from flying over the expiration of some of its papers and spare parts. A private … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has lifted the ban on the registration of new Subscribers Identification Module (SIMs). According to the government, the new SIM card registration will commence on April 19, 2021. The Federal Government (FG) has lifted the ban on the registration of new Subscribers Identification Module (SIMs). This was made known in a … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has cancelled the planned meetings with the members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) and the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) slated for today (Thursday). The FG, however, failed to disclose the reason behind the cancellation of the meetings meant to get the polytechnic lecturers and judiciary workers … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has lambasted the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, for denying that the Federal Government (FG) printed N60 billion in March to support allocation to states. The governor, in a string of tweets while reacting to the denial by Zainab on Thursday, tackled the Minister for … Read more
The Federal Government (FG), on Wednesday, refused to disclose the exact arrival date of President Muhammadu Buhari from London, the United Kingdom (UK). Lai Mohammed said the government was currently more concerned with the issue of insecurity bewildering the country. The Federal Government (FG), on Wednesday, refused to disclose the exact arrival date of President … Read more
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government (FG) to compel the International Oil Companies (IOCs) over refusal to allow Stevedoring companies and Dockworkers into their operational areas as required by law in the past eight years. The MWUN warned that if at the expiration of the … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has commissioned the first solar-powered Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at the Usmanu Danfodio University in Sokoto State. The Director-General of the Council, Jelani Aliyu, who made this known at the launch on Thursday, said the EV when charged for 22 hours can run 482 kilometres. The Federal Government (FG) has … Read more
The Edo State Government, on Thursday, shut down the Main Organising Committee (MOC) office of the National Sports Festival. The Edo State Government had on Wednesday threatened to shut down the Festival over the failure of the Federal Government to release funds. The Edo State Government, on Thursday, shut down the Main Organising Committee (MOC) … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has declared Friday 2nd and Monday 5th April 2021 as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration via a statement on Tuesday. The Federal Government (FG) has declared Friday 2nd and Monday 5th April 2021 as public holidays to mark … Read more
In his remarks on Monday at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika noted that the Federal Government planned to resume international flight operations at the airports. Federal Government of Nigeria is considering the reopening of three international airports in the country. The affected aviation facilities are … Read more
The Nigerian Students and Youths Association (NISYA), has asked the Nigerian government to end all forms of monopoly in cement production and distribution in the country. It gave the cement company and others 48 hours’ ultimatum to revert to the old price, adding that failure to heed the call would amount to blocking the highway … Read more
Parents of the 39 students kidnapped at the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have given the Federal Government a 48-hour ultimatum to rescue their sons and daughters that were kidnapped 12 days ago. The spokesman of the parents, Comrade Friday Sanni, while talking with newsmen, said they … Read more
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has advised the Federal Government to enact law to allow for a rotational presidency among the six geo political zones in the country beginning from the 2023 general election. He said he is surprised that rotation of presidency is not extended in the federal character like other governmental positions just as he … Read more
Governor Masari made the appeal on Saturday when he visited the Abuja Headquarters and inspected the facilities of the company in the company of the MD/CEO and other key management staff. Governor Masari said he was confident that there is no job in its purview the company would not do satisfactorily with the equipment on … Read more
Former vice-president of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the decision of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt refinery with $1.5 billion. He said at this critical period, Nigeria must, as a nation, be prudent with the … Read more
The Debt Management Office on Wednesday revealed that the Federal Government will offer N150bn bonds for subscription in March. A circular by the DMO on its website showed that the breakdown of bonds comprised of three bonds worth N50bn each. They are 10-year re-opening bond to be offered at the rate of 16.888 per cent … Read more