Federal Executive Council Approves ₦594.49bn for Roads and Regional Highway Funding
The Federal Executive Council has approved ₦594.49 billion for road projects while Nigeria and West African partners seek AfDB funding for the Lagos-Abidjan highway.
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Senate President Akpabio Alleges Paid Social Media Campaigns Against Tinubu Administration
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has alleged that individuals criticising President Bola Tinubu and his supporters on social media are being paid to do so.
Labour Factions Divided Over ₦70,000 Palliative as Radicals Demand ₦500,000 Minimum Wage
Organised labour has split over the government’s ₦70,000 transport palliative, with radical factions demanding an immediate ₦500,000 minimum wage.
House of Representatives Summons INEC Chairman Over 2027 Election Readiness Amid AI Voter Register Row
The House of Representatives has summoned the INEC chairman to evaluate 2027 election readiness following public outrage over alleged AI-generated voter records.
Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite Confirms 2027 Budget Submission Plans
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2027 federal budget to the National Assembly before the end of the year, according to Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite.
“No Seat-Sharing Deal”: Governor Adeleke Clarifies Coalition Terms with Osun APC
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied entering into any deal to share legislative seats with the APC, stating the coalition is strictly for the presidency.
Federal Government Kicks Off $100 Million Gas Pipeline Project to Boost Southeast Industrialization
President Tinubu has launched a $100 million Southeast gas pipeline project through the SEDC to boost regional industrialization and create jobs.
Federal Government Considers Legislation to Protect Economic Reforms From Future Reversal
The Federal Government is considering a new law to protect President Tinubu’s economic reforms, such as taxation and subsidy removal, from future reversal.
“I Hold Tremendous Respect”: Governor Uba Sani Denies Spoke Ill of El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has denied ever speaking ill of his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, emphasizing his deep respect and calling for political unity.
Federal Government Approves ₦70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Public Workers
The Federal Government has approved a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants for six months following conciliation talks with the NLC.