FEC approves $1.07 billion for health sector reform and HIV treatment expansion
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program. Briefing newsmen after FEC meeting on Monday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who reeled out some of the Council’s approvals, revealed […]
NLC Calls Off Nationwide Protest Over Telecom Tariff Hike
By Raliat Adenekan The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government.  The Labour Union decision followed a meeting with the Federal government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday night, as it resolved […]
State Governors align on Creation of State Police at NEC
In a bid to address the insecurity challenges in the country, Governors have endorsed the creation of State Police. Thirty-six states submitted their recommendations at the National Economic Council NEC meeting chaired by Vice President, Kashim Shettima at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa. Addressing State House Correspondents after the meeting, in Abuja, Governor […]
FG unveils Fibre Forward Strategic Development project
Federal government has unveiled the Fibre Forward Strategic Development project, which aims to extend Nigeria’s fibre-optic backbone by 90,000 kilometres. Speaking at the Development Workshop, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated that when completed, the project will position the country as Africa’s third-largest terrestrial fibre-optic infrastructure. Edun, who pledged […]