Report from Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The Federal Government has commenced onsite inspection of local automotive assembly plants across the country as part of the implementation plan of the Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan. While speaking during the inspection of the Peugeot Automotive Nigeria (PAN) car assembly plant in Kaduna, on Friday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga said more local and international investors were taking advantage of the huge opportunities provided by the new automotive plan to invest in Nigeria.The Minister said, “I’m greatly encouraged by the facilities I’ve seen here at PAN’s…
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(Ministry of Defence Reports) The Director of Defence Information in the Federal Ministry of Defence, Chris Olukolade (Maj. Gen) has announced that the ongoing onslaught against terrorists in some parts of the country will not be deterred by the unfortunate attacks being carried out against troops and innocent civilians by insurgents. According to him, the terrorists who have been moving from village to village to attack innocent civilians are part of the group escaping from the onslaught against their makeshift hideout along the border and other entry points from neighbouring countries. He further explained that the number of patrols fighting…
(Information Minister’s Press Crew) – Nigeria’s Information Minister, Labaran Maku has appealed to the media to always set the agenda for the development and unity of the country, rather than exhibit partisan interest in the polity. He was speaking during a courtesy call on him by the management of the Peoples Daily Newspaper, who invited him to be one of the discussants at their forthcoming annual conference with the theme “Nigeria, the 2015 Question.” The Minister said that as the 2015 general elections draw near, the media are supposed to provide platforms for politicians to debate issues, programmes and policies and…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has described as shocking and deep sense of loss, the sudden demise of Isaiah Balat (Senator) recently. While expressing his grief, he indicated that the Senator was a great politician who has been reckoned as working to stabilise the Nigerian polity through his numerous contributions and selfless service to the nation. He commiserated with members of his family over his painful death, saying they should take heart as though they love him, God loved him more. Namadi Sambo also indicated that Isaiah Balat would be greatly missed by the Presidency as well as Kaduna…
The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali has said that the target for power generation peaked at 40,000 megawatts by year 2020 is realizable with more capacities to be sourced from the Mambilla and Zungeru large hydros as well as off – grid power from solar, wind and more importantly coal to power through the abundant coal resources in Nigeria. Godknows Igali made this disclosure when he hosted the body of Permanent Secretaries in the Civil Service on a peer review mission; saying the review is meant to assist in the creation of a service –…
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians and would-be investors in the power sector of its commitment to the coal to power initiative, aimed at utilizing the abundant coal reserves which lie across nine States in Nigeria. While speaking on Thursday February 20, 2014 during the visit of the ETA Zuma Group, Nebo said there is seeming confusion over the quantity of coal and gas resources available in Nigeria, as people sometimes argue as to which of these resources Nigeria is most endowed with. The Minister stated that Nigeria must pursue its energy mix strategy now to guarantee its security, as…
The Secretary to the National Planning Commission (NPC), Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo, Esq., has stated that a credible M&E framework for the States Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR) Project has been established by the Commission, to ensure effective realization of the developmental objective of the Project. Barrister Ugbo disclosed this in Abuja at the opening of a National Policy Dialogue on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), which was organized by the NPC and the World Bank. The policy dialogue was organized as a follow up to the implementation of the resolutions reached at the Obudu Retreat on SEEFOR project held in…
The Supervising Minister of National Planning, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda has said that the Federal Government plans to deliver a national social protection policy will help to reduce poverty, inequality and promote inclusive growth in the country. Ambassador Yuguda stated this in Abuja, Tuesday, February 18th, 2014, at the validation workshop for stakeholders on the draft National Social Protection Policy Framework. National Planning Commission in close collaboration with the UNICEF Nigeria, is coordinating the development of the policy framework, as part of its mandate of development of national plans for development. The workshop is one of the series of consultative processes…
The Federal Government has inaugurated an 8-man steering committee for the Growth and Employment Project which is aimed enhancing job creation and increased non-oil growth in specific high-potential value chain sectors. The Committee is chaired by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, with members drawn from the Ministries of Finance, Information and Communications Technology; Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, and Agriculture and Rural Development. While speaking during the inauguration in Abuja, on Tuesday, Aganga said that the committee was critical to enhancing inclusive economic growth through job creation and wealth generation. Representative of the Federal Ministry…
Officials of the Ministry of Police Affairs and the Police High Command have been asked to forge a greater synergy in their operations towards putting the Nigeria Police Force on a better footing to tackle the security challenges confronting the nation. The Supervising Minister of Police Affairs, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide gave the charge at separate meetings with the Management of the Ministry and the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar. According to the Minister, the Federal Government’s efforts to improve the lot of the Police through the Reform Programme will not achieve the desired results, if the Ministry and the Police…
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Nigeria Customs Service have agreed to strengthen their trade facilitation partnership, in order to enhance the trade between Nigeria and its global partners. This was one of the highpoints of the meeting between the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga; the Secretary General of the World Customs Organisation, Kunio Mikuriya and the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Dikko Inde Abdullahi in Abuja on Tuesday February 18, 2014. Olusegun Aganga in his speech delivered after the meeting said that the Nigeria Customs Service should not be seen only as a revenue…
President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. In a statement issued by Mr. Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) President Jonathan further ordered that Mallam Sanusi should hand over to the most senior Deputy Governor of the CBN, Dr. Sarah Alade who will serve as Acting Governor until the conclusion of on-going investigations into breaches of enabling laws, due process and mandate of the CBN. The statement noted that Mallam Sanusi’s tenure has been characterised by “various acts of financial recklessness and misconduct which are inconsistent with…
(Information Minister’s Press Crew) – The Information Minister in Nigeria, Labaran Maku has called on youth volunteers in the country to give their support to the sustenance of the Transformation Agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan. He made the call in Abuja when he received a coalition of youth organisations under the auspices of the Concerned Youth Forum, who are campaigning for the continuation of President Jonathan beyond 2015. Labaran Maku expressed the delight of government to the volunteers for using their widow’s mite to support good governance and the course of development for the socio-economic well-being of Nigerians. He charged them…
President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. In a statement issued by Mr. Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) President Jonathan further ordered that Mallam Sanusi should hand over to the most senior Deputy Governor of the CBN, Dr. Sarah Alade who will serve as Acting Governor until the conclusion of on-going investigations into breaches of enabling laws, due process and mandate of the CBN. The statement noted that Mallam Sanusi’s tenure has been characterized by “various acts of financial recklessness and misconduct which are inconsistent with the administration’s vision…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan has commiserated with Vice President Namadi Sambo and Mary Balat over the death of late Isaiah Balat. In a condolence message issued in Abuja lately, Patience Jonathan described the senator’s sudden departure as deeply shocking and a great loss, saying he was such a bright and shining star that death could not eclipse. The President’s wife added that he was a highly respected statesman and a pragmatic politician, who served Kaduna State and his country meritoriously as a senator, cabinet Minister and onetime Special Adviser on Special Duties to the Vice President. “With his exit, the Office…
(VP Office Reports) – Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has said that linking the oil revenues with the diversification of the economy is necessary for the growth and development of Northern Nigeria. While speaking in a public lecture organized by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna State recently, Namadi Sambo said that the Northern Region and other parts of the country require the articulation and effective implementation of policies that are capable of ensuring effective exploitation of the country’s natural and human resources for the transformation of the region. Adding, it can only be achieved within the context of…
(Consumer Protection Council News) – The Consumer Protection Council in Nigeria (CPC) has directed Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian Bottling Company to subject their manufacturing processes to the Council’s inspection for a period of twelve months in compliance with safety standards and regulations; saying it is determined to fully protect Nigerian consumers from the unwholesome practices of multi-national and local companies.The Director-General of CPC, Dupe Atoki confirmed the recent findings that the can content of Sprite drinks manufactured by the NBC under the Coca-Coca Nigeria Limited licence have been unfit for human consumption in a press briefing on ‘Investigation…
The Nigerian Government has on Monday February 17, 2014 disbursed the sum of N100 billion to public universities in the country for the implementation of the Universities’ Needs Assessment Report, geared towards boosting infrastructural development of institutions across the country. The Supervising Minister of Education, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike who presented the allocation letters to the institutions’ Vice Chancellors at a meeting with the Committee of Vice Chancellors held at the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja urged them to spend the money according to the guidelines on NEEDS Assessment report implementation. Nyesom Wike also announced that the ministry…
Consumer Protection Council News The Consumer Protection Council in Nigeria (CPC) has directed Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian Bottling Company to subject their manufacturing processes to the Council’s inspection for a period of twelve months in compliance with safety standards and regulations; saying it is determined to fully protect Nigerian consumers from the unwholesome practices of multi-national and local companies. The Director-General of CPC, Dupe Atoki confirmed the recent findings that the can content of Sprite drinks manufactured by the NBC under the Coca-Coca Nigeria Limited licence have been unfit for human consumption in a press briefing on ‘Investigation…
Ministry of Special Duties Report The feat recorded by the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs under the leadership of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as the Minister has been commended by the Commissioner for Inter-Governmental Affairs in Kaduna State, Husaini Abdu as worthy of emulation. Husaini Abdu made the remark during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs in Abuja recently; saying his visit was in homage to him and an opportunity to draw from his experiences on ways to improve on the activities of the Ministry of Inter-Governmental Affairs in Kaduna State. He…