The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo,says that Federal Government has made provision of N1 billion in the 2017 budget for the development of Ibaka deep seaport in Akwa Ibom. Mr. Osinbajo said this in Uyo on Thursday while addressing a Townhall meeting of the government and people of the state. The acting president’s visit was part … Continue reading Nigerian govt. budgets N1 billion for Akwa Ibom seaport
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Osinbajo approves redeploymentof two permanent secretaries
The Federal Government on Friday in Abuja redeployed two federal permanent secretaries to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Environment respectively. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo approved the redeployment in a statement signed by Haruna Imrana, Director Communications Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. He said that Shehu Ahmed, … Continue reading Osinbajo approves redeploymentof two permanent secretaries
Ekweremadu condemns governors’ ‘security votes’; demands N50,000 minimum wage
The reward system that pegs minimum wage at N18, 000 for civil servants, while state governors rake in “as much as N2 billion” as bogus security vote is antithetical to Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign, Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has said. Mr. Ekweremadu spoke in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, Friday evening, where he delivered the 4th … Continue reading Ekweremadu condemns governors’ ‘security votes’; demands N50,000 minimum wage
U.S. govt expresses concern over Nigeria’s SSS’ ability to investigate fraud
As the President Muhammadu Buhariadministration continues its anti-corruption effort, the United States government has expressed concern over the capacity of Nigeria’s States Security Service, SSS, to investigate money laundering. The U.S. government also expressed worry about the SSS’ refusal to shareintelligence with sister agencies to investigate financial improprieties. “There are concerns about the Department of … Continue reading U.S. govt expresses concern over Nigeria’s SSS’ ability to investigate fraud
Nigerian lawmakers move against Saraki, Dogara over budget secrecy, constituency projects
The secrecy with which the National Assembly has handled its budgets, and the lopsided manner it distributes funds for zonal intervention projects, are unsettling the lawmaking body and putting members on a collision path against the leadership, PREMIUM TIMES can report today. Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, had on January 10, challenged the Senate President, … Continue reading Nigerian lawmakers move against Saraki, Dogara over budget secrecy, constituency projects
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