NEC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:37:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png NEC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 APC Announces Dates for National Caucus, NEC Meetings https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-announces-dates-for-national-caucus-nec-meetings/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-announces-dates-for-national-caucus-nec-meetings/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473044 The All Progressives Congress, APC, has scheduled its National Caucus and National Executive Committee, NEC, meetings for Monday, December 15, 2025, and Tuesday, December 16, 2025, respectively. Both meetings will be held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The announcement was contained in an official notice issued by the APC National Secretary, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-announces-dates-for-national-caucus-nec-meetings/feed/ 0 NEC Moves to Reinforce National Electrification Strategy https://www.theinfostride.com/nec-moves-to-reinforce-national-electrification-strategy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nec-moves-to-reinforce-national-electrification-strategy/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395253 The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to intensify the implementation of the National Electrification Strategy to address the recurring collapse of Nigeria’s power grid. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs NEC, emphasized that access to energy is a fundamental right, describing electricity as the “oxygen of economic growth.” At its 146th meeting on Thursday, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nec-moves-to-reinforce-national-electrification-strategy/feed/ 0 National Economic Council approves $617.7 million i-DICE programme nationwide https://www.theinfostride.com/national-economic-council-approves-617-7-million-i-dice-programme-nationwide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/national-economic-council-approves-617-7-million-i-dice-programme-nationwide/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:32:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373859 The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed the implementation of the $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) programme across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).   The endorsement was made during the 140th meeting of the National Executive Council, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, according to a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/national-economic-council-approves-617-7-million-i-dice-programme-nationwide/feed/ 0 Indefinite strike: NEC begs NLC, TUC not to shut down economy https://www.theinfostride.com/indefinite-strike-nec-begs-nlc-tuc-not-to-shut-down-economy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/indefinite-strike-nec-begs-nlc-tuc-not-to-shut-down-economy/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355772 In its pursuit of greater welfare for its members, the National Economic Council (NEC) has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) not to abandon discussion. In addition, the Council urged the unions to call off the statewide indefinite strike that was set to begin on October 3. After Thursday’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/indefinite-strike-nec-begs-nlc-tuc-not-to-shut-down-economy/feed/ 0 Tinubu inaugurates NEC, appoints VP Shettima as head https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-inaugurates-nec-appoints-vp-shettima-as-head/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-inaugurates-nec-appoints-vp-shettima-as-head/#respond Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:30:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=348940 President Bola Tinubu officially inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC) today at the presidential villa, marking a significant step towards addressing the economic challenges facing Nigeria. The council, headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, will play a crucial role in formulating policies and strategies to drive economic growth and development across the nation. This was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-inaugurates-nec-appoints-vp-shettima-as-head/feed/ 0 2023: Northern Group Urges APC To Field Christian As Presidential Or VP Candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-northern-group-urges-apc-to-field-christian-as-presidential-or-vp-candidate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-northern-group-urges-apc-to-field-christian-as-presidential-or-vp-candidate/#respond Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318691 The Christian Politicians in the Nineteen Northern States within the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Abuja demanded that the presidential ticket of the ruling party should have a Christian President or Vice President from the north in the 2023 general election. The group also asked that the party should choose a Christian from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-northern-group-urges-apc-to-field-christian-as-presidential-or-vp-candidate/feed/ 0 2023: APC Stakeholders Awaiting Buhari’s Verdict On Zoning – Gov Abiodun https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-apc-stakeholders-awaiting-buharis-verdict-on-zoning-gov-abiodun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-apc-stakeholders-awaiting-buharis-verdict-on-zoning-gov-abiodun/#respond Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317487 Amid internal wranglings within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, there are indications that stakeholders are waiting on President Muhammadu Buhari to decide the fate of the party concerning zoning. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun gave this indication on Friday after paying a thank you visit to President Buhari for making out time to commission [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-apc-stakeholders-awaiting-buharis-verdict-on-zoning-gov-abiodun/feed/ 0 Adolescent girls can boost economic growth, reduce poverty says NEC https://www.theinfostride.com/adolescent-girls-can-boost-economic-growth-reduce-poverty-says-nec/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adolescent-girls-can-boost-economic-growth-reduce-poverty-says-nec/#respond Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:19:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317194 The National Economic Council has established that investing in adolescent girls in Nigeria can deliver massive economic growth, poverty reduction and human development. This was made known in a presentation by Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, Chairman, National Population Commission on Thursday, the meeting of the Council in Abuja. The report went on to suggest ways [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adolescent-girls-can-boost-economic-growth-reduce-poverty-says-nec/feed/ 0 Iyorchia Ayu Emerges PDP’s Consensus Candidate For National Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/iyorchia-ayu-emerges-pdps-consensus-candidate-for-national-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/iyorchia-ayu-emerges-pdps-consensus-candidate-for-national-chairman/#respond Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310398 Former Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu on Thursday, emerged as the consensus chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). InfoStride News recalls that the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the party had recently zoned the position of the National Chairman to the North. Sequel to the zoning, Senator Iyorchia emerged as the consensus candidate after a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/iyorchia-ayu-emerges-pdps-consensus-candidate-for-national-chairman/feed/ 0 2023: PDP NEC Ratifies Convention Timetable, Venue https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-pdp-nec-ratifies-convention-timetable-venue/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-pdp-nec-ratifies-convention-timetable-venue/#respond Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:30:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305134 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Council on Saturday ratified the October 30th Convention date agreed by the National Caucus during its meeting InfoStride News learnt that the meeting while deliberating on the recommendations of the National Working Committee draft time table for the 2021 Elective National Convention on Saturday, also approved Abuja as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-pdp-nec-ratifies-convention-timetable-venue/feed/ 0 Insecurity: Declare State Of Emergency, Convoke National Conference — PDP Tells Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-declare-state-of-emergency-convoke-national-conference-pdp-tells-buhari/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-declare-state-of-emergency-convoke-national-conference-pdp-tells-buhari/#respond Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:30:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=291878 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on security. PDP National Executive Council, NEC, made the call while lamenting the state of insecurity in Nigeria. The party lamented that the spate of insecurity was due to Buhari’s misrule. PDP NEC, in a series of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-declare-state-of-emergency-convoke-national-conference-pdp-tells-buhari/feed/ 0 Details Of APC NEC Meeting Presided Over By Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/details-of-apc-nec-meeting-presided-over-by-buhari/ https://www.theinfostride.com/details-of-apc-nec-meeting-presided-over-by-buhari/#respond Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:50:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=277047 The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, conveyed an emergency National Executive Council, NEC, meeting. The meeting held at the State House, Abuja, was to dissolve the National Working Committee and constitute a 13-member Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee. President Muhammadu Buhari who presided over the meeting called members of the APC to collectively work towards [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/details-of-apc-nec-meeting-presided-over-by-buhari/feed/ 0 APC Reacts To Tenure Elongation Allegation https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-reacts-to-tenure-elongation-allegation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-reacts-to-tenure-elongation-allegation/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:25:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=273929 The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) states it is focused on achieving reconciliation and unity across party ranks ahead of the party’s national convention. The team led by Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, was constituted by the National Executive Committee (NEC) in June. On Sunday, APC responded to reports of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-reacts-to-tenure-elongation-allegation/feed/ 0 APC Suspends Timi Frank https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-suspends-timi-frank/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 21:59:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146917 Following the recommendations of the All Progressives Congress (APC) disciplinary committee, the party has suspended Timi Frank, its deputy national publicity secretary. The committee had found Frank guilty of anti-party activities and therefore recommended him for suspension and subsequently expulsion. The party’s vice-chairman (south-south) told journalists on Friday, November 4, that the zonal committee has [...]

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]]> PDP Crisis Deepen As Board Members Shun NEC Meeting https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-deepen-as-board-members-shun-nec-meeting/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:33:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127166 Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) have shunned the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting which was held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, reports say. This is as a result of some strong disagreements regarding a disregard for the internal workings of the party. According to the PDP rules, the [...]

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]]> Buhari Wasted N250m Public Fund On NEC Retreat – Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-wasted-n250m-public-fund-on-nec-retreat-fayose/ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 06:27:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123947 Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has rubbished the just concluded National Economic Council (NEC) retreat, describing as mere “jamboree” and a “talk shop.” Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the Governor said the Buhari administration has not taken any definitive step to salvage the economic. “I was at [...]

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]]> Finance Minister Discloses FG, States, LGs Share N369bn For November 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/finance-minister-discloses-fg-states-lgs-share-n369bn-for-november-2015/ Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:14:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114746 Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Tuesday, December 22, disclosed that N369.9billion was shared among the Federal, States and Local Governments for November 2015. She stated this when she addressed journalists on the outcome of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting in Abuja. She added that the amount comprised the month’s statutory revenue of [...]

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]]> National Economic Council Approves Sharing Of $150m NLNG Dividend Among Tiers Of Government https://www.theinfostride.com/national-economic-council-approves-sharing-of-150m-nlng-dividend-among-tiers-of-government/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 15:58:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107993 The National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday approved $150 million out of $400 million Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) dividend to be shared amongst the three tiers of government. The amount is to be shared according to the formula being used by the Federation Account. The NEC members [...]

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]]> Vice President Osinbajo Says Boko Haram Is Planning To Bomb His House https://www.theinfostride.com/osinbajo-says-boko-haram-is-planning-to-bomb-his-house/ Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:15:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/osinbajo-says-boko-haram-is-planning-to-bomb-his-house/ Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osibanjo has raised the alarm that Boko Haram members were planning to bomb his house. Osinbajo made the disclosure at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting with governors at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday. However, he did not mention which of his residences was under threat, reports Vanguard. A communique [...]

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]]> Governors To Seek Further Bailout Fund From The Federal Government https://www.theinfostride.com/oliver-twist-governors-to-seek-further-bailout-fund-from-fg/ Tue, 21 Jul 2015 18:15:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/oliver-twist-governors-to-seek-further-bailout-fund-from-fg/ Despite sharing $2.1 billion dividend paid into the Federation Account by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) company about three weeks ago, indications have emerged that Governors are set to press for another bailout fund from the Federal Government when the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting is convened at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Some of [...]

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]]> PDP Committed To Promoting Democracry In Nigeria – Mu’azu https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-committed-to-promoting-democracry-in-nigeria-muazu/ Mon, 15 Dec 2014 05:15:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/pdp-committed-to-promoting-democracry-in-nigeria-muazu/ National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mallam Adamu Mu’azu has vowed to do his best to ensure that impunity gives way for the rule of law and internal democracy and reforms in the party. “The PDP as the most popular party within the sub Saharan Africa cannot promote democracy where there is impunity [...]

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