Goods Coming Into Nigeria Must Have 30% Local Input – FG
The Federal Government has said that goods coming into the country must have 30 per cent local input. The government also stated that ECOWAS countries must respect rules of origin,…
FG Considers Excise Duty On Soft Drinks
The Federal Government is considering introducing excise duties on carbonated drinks, according to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed. Ahmed gave the indication in an…
World Food Day: Nigerian Border Will Remain Closed-FG
By Agency report The Federal Government says it will not reverse closure of borders until neighbouring countries have shown enough commitment to check smuggling of banned commodities into Nigeria. The…
2020 Budget: Former President, Get N2.3bn Welfare Package
The Federal Government plans to spend N2.3 billion on the upkeep of former Presidents, Heads of States, Vice Presidents and Chiefs of General Staff in 2020. The 2020 Appropriation Bill,…
Budget: FG Proposes N9.78trn For 2020
…commences deduction of N614bn bailout to states By Ayobami Victor The Federal Government has presented the medium term expenditure framework and fiscal strategy paper (MTEF/FSP) where it proposed a total…
FG To Begin Deduction Of N614bn Bailout Funds To States
Biodun Bidemi The Federal Government will, from September, begin deduction of the N614 billion bailout funds it gave to states for payment of salaries of workers in 2016. The Minister…
FG Faults Videos In Circulation, Warns Against Reprisal Attacks
The Federal Government on Thursday alerted Nigerians to some wrong videos in circulation purportedly depicting the plights of some Nigerians who are said to be victims of xenophobic attacks in…
How We Will Stop States From Looting LG Funds –Presidency
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its decision to end the operation of joint accounts by state and local governments. Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, made…
FG To Assess Mdas Through Website Ranking — DG, BSPR
The Federal Government has developed a scorecard for the ranking of websites of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), to help in rebranding public service. The Director General, Bureau of Public…
Ensure Strict Border Security, Aregbesola Tells NIS Boss
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to be on top of its game by putting in place a strict implementation process of the Border Management Strategy…
