By Ibironke Ariyo The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has commended the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, following the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval of comprehensive reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Director-General of CYMS, Chief Obinna Nwaka, made the commendation in AbujaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved four major health initiatives worth about N93.9 billion to strengthen healthcare delivery, disease control and emergency medical services nationwide. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved the construction of an airstrip in Gboko, Benue, to strengthen security operations, humanitarian services and emergency response across the North-Central region. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development disclosed this on Monday while briefing State House correspondents, afterContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Monday approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to align the 53-year-old scheme with Nigeria’s current development priorities. Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presidedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has approved the demolition and reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos at a cost of N548.98 billion, following technical assessments that found the structure no longer salvageable. Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetingContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has clarified that the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval to amend the Act of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria does not equate PhD degrees with medical fellowship qualifications. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, gave the clarification in a statement on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the three Bus and Taxi Terminals constructed by the FCT Administration (FCTA) will begin operation once approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Wike gave the assurance after he inspected some ongoing road projects in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Friday approved N58.47 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year. Mr Tanimu Yakubu, the Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, made this known while briefing newsmen after the FEC meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday approved major upgrades for Airports’ navigational and communication systems nationwide to enhance air safety and modernise aviation infrastructure. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting chairedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the adoption of the Nigeria Industrial Policy and the purchase of 200 electric buses for the NADDC to boost industrial development. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, disclosed this while briefing State HouseContinue Reading
