NEC
14 Dec
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that there is no way Nigeria can dream of meaningful economic development without addressing the power sector crisis and ensuring the country has access to electricity and other affordable energy.
12 Dec
The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, approved a marginal increase of 0.05% in the emoluments of workers under the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Specifically, RMAFC mobilises funds and allocates the same to states to meet their developmental needs. Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, who…
12 Dec
Strong indications emerged on Thursday that the creation of state police to address the issue of insecurity in the country may soon come to fruition as a majority of the 36 state governors endorsed the policy at their National Economic Council (NEC) meeting. The only setback recorded while NEC members met at the Presidential Villa,…
10 Dec
Suspension of National Executive Committee (NEC) Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mamman Osuman (SAN), by the Board of Trustees (BOT) has been faulted by sources, who described the exercise as illegal.
6 Dec
Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the continued postponement of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. It asked the party leaders from the North Central to get a replacement for the former National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. Also, the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagun, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, have threatened to sue Deji…
5 Dec
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed the North Central Zonal Caucus of the party to submit a nomination for the position of National Chairman for approval by the National Executive Committee (NEC). In a communiqué issued after its emergency meeting in Abuja, the BoT asked the Acting National…
26 Nov
The National Economic Council (NEC) has charged state governments to adopt and patronise technological innovations developed by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation. NASENI’s Director of Information, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, disclosed yesterday in a statement that Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call during the 146th NEC meeting in Abuja. The gathering featured a…
25 Nov
Following his appointment as Chairman of the Committee on National Electrification, the Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has promised to deliver on his mandate, with assurance that power supply would receive a quantum leap.
22 Nov
The National Economic Council (NEC), yesterday, gave a one-week ultimatum to three Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to submit their position paper on the proposed creation of state police.
20 Nov
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Accord Party, on Wednesday, approved the expulsion of its former presidential candidate, Professor Christopher Imumolen, along with seven other members. The party also suspended three additional members, citing anti-party activities and gross misconduct. This decision was detailed in a communiqué issued after the NEC meeting at the party’s…
19 Nov
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has declared a seven-day warning strike. The strike affects all services rendered by its members in Nigeria after reviewing her 21-day ultimatum and demands to the Federal Government, which yielded no significant progress. In a communiqué issued at the end…
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The Benue Government on Sunday unveiled a new beverage, Zeva Premium Lager Beer, produced by Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC). Gov. Hyacihth Alia, who presented the new product to the public in Makurdi, said the product was a significant step toward economic rejuvenation, industrialisation, and sustainable development of the state. Alia stated that the…
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to cut the proposed budget of N9.4 billion on travel, refreshments and meals for the Presidency, and the proposed N344.85 billion for the lawmakers.