Livestock: NEC Okays N100bn, Targets 7 Northern States   The National Economic Council on Thursday approved N100bn as budget for the implementation of the National Livestock Transformation Plan (2019 to 2028). The NEC, which was presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, gave the approval during its meeting...

New Tax ID: FG Directs CBN, Others To Synergise With Joint Tax Board The Federal Government has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria Interbank Settlement System, the National Identity Management Commission to cooperate with the Joint Tax Board in the release of relevant individual...

Over N600bn Spent On Education In 2018 Says Osinbajo   The federal government said yesterday that it had so far spent over N600bn on education sector in 2018, saying that in spite of the difficult economic situation, President Muhammadu Buhari made sure that education was not...

FG To Increase Loans To Artisans - Osinbajo Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government will extend its different loan projects to more low and middle entrepreneurs in the country. He said this during a town hall meeting in Bariga/Somolu, Lagos State to felicitate...

Nigeria’s Future Depends On The Non-Oil Sector - Osinbajo   Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday reiterated the Federal Government’s position that the nation’s future lies in the non-oil sector. Osinbajo spoke at the inauguration of a recreational and entertainment facility, The Dome, in Abuja. He said the...

The Federal Government through its social investment scheme, N-Power, has employed over 200,000 people and plans to hire another 300,000 graduates, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said. He also said the government would use part of the N500bn social investment scheme to provide credit to at...