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George Akume

15 Nov
To ensure efficiency in the transportation sector, stakeholders at the sixth National Transport Conference emphasised the need to change the narratives through high professionalism in the industry.
29 Oct
Federal Government has restated its commitment to the full implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, stated this, yesterday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja after he met with President Bola Tinubu. Akume, speaking on the compliance level by the sub-nationals, applauded state governors, who had…
SGF George Akume
28 Oct
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to the full implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage, assuring that no form of partial implementation will be tolerated. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, made this statement on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Akume, commenting…
19 Oct
With the geometric rise in cyber threats cases across Africa, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has said that the Federal Government is determined to tackle cyber threats headlong
2 Oct
Nigeria's oldest surviving newspaper, The Catholic Herald weekly newspaper, a publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, is set to hold its centenary lecture and awards presentation in Lagos.
SGF George Akume
27 Sep
Federal Government has ordered that Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration should be low-key in reflection of the widespread hardship in the country. 
SGF George Akume
26 Sep
The federal government has acknowledged, with regret, the suffering Nigerians are going through due to the daunting economic challenges occasioned by petroleum subsidy removal and pledged to adopt measures to cushion the effects. "This government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is very much aware of and deeply sympathises with all Nigerians over the economic conditions…
12 Sep
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he is committed to ensuring the country wins the fight against corruption. The President, who stated this on Wednesday at the official unveiling of the Office of the Auditor-General’s Strategic Plan 2024 to 2028 in Abuja
5 Sep
The Federal Government, on Thursday, directed the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to increase its technical support to local government councils, aiming to enhance fiscal transparency, accountability, and effective resource management. It also said that it is part of efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and ensure good governance at the local level. The Secretary to the…
4 Sep
The National Assembly Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume have underscored the importance of leadership role in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...
21 Aug
Federal Government has  inaugurated a ten-man inter-ministerial committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgment on local council autonomy Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume,
20 Aug
An Inter-Ministerial Committee has been inaugurated with the responsibility of enforcing the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The committee was inaugurated by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Tuesday. The committee’s primary goal is to ensure that local governments gain full autonomy, allowing them…

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