FG To Start Building $5.8bn Mambila Power Plant
The Federal Government plans to start building a $5.8bn hydropower plant in the eastern Mambila region this year, after it agrees on loan terms with China’s Export-Import Bank.
“We hope to break ground this year if we can...
FCTA Embarks On Verification Of 1,250 Pensioners
The FCT Area Council Staff Pension Board has commenced verification of 1,250 pensioners aimed at getting accurate database of pensioners into the scheme.
The Director of FCT Area Council Staff Pension Board, Mr. Nden Nanzing, who made this revelation...
US Restates Support For Growth Of Nigeria’s Economy
The United States yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to support Nigeria’s economic growth and development through stronger business networks.
US Consul General in Lagos, Mr. John Bray, stated this during a courtesy visit and closing gong ceremony at the...
On Whistle-blowing: FG Suspends Two Officials, Probes Others For Fraud
The Federal Government on Sunday said it had begun investigation into over 200 whistle-blowing tips on tax officials and taxpayers for under-declaration of taxes as well as demand and receipt of gratification by tax officials.
The...
Senate Tells NNPC To End Fuel Scarcity In Seven Days
The Senate has asked the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to end the lingering scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) within seven days.
This was part of the resolutions made by the upper chamber of the National...
469,000 Litres Of Petrol Heading For Benin Impounded By NSCDC
Men of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have arrested eight trucks laden with 469,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit and their drivers in Mokwa, Niger State, on their way to...
