THE National Population Commission (NPC) says the personal information of Nigerians obtained during the 2023 census will be strictly handled in confidence. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Bala Almu-Banye, federal commissioner representing…
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BREAKING: FG fails to recover N13.33bn gas flaring fines
The Federal Government recorded a revenue shortfall of N13.33bn from gas flaring penalties issued against oil and gas firms in January and February 2023, according to findings by the Newsmen. Earlier,…
BREAKING: FG delists loan apps, vows more clampdowns
The Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has said it will release a list of illegal (unregistered) digital loan apps operating in Nigeria. It also said it…
BREAKING: NEC dumps FG social investment register, says it lacks credibility
VAM News Update THE National Economic Council (NEC) presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has dumped the national social register under Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for lack of credibility. The council, instead,…
Marketer’s fuel vessel arrives country
VAM News Update First batch of petrol, 27 million litres imported by an independent marketer has arrived in the country, putting an end to a downstream monopoly market once enjoyed by the…
FG commits to strengthening Nigeria’s food system: SDGs
In its quest to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, the federal government has said it is ready to make the nation’s food systems more resilient, responsive and sustainable. The…
BREAKING: House of Reps urges Tinubu to lift embargo on recruitment in Govt agencies
The House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to lift the embargo on employment into agencies of government. The call was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by…
BREAKING: Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, four governors meet to brainstorm on economy
President Bola Tinubu has continued consultation with key players on how to get the economy on sound footing. In this regard, the president and his vice president Kashim Shettima…
Nigerian Senate moves to abolish age limits in job adverts
VAM News Update SENATE has urged Employers of labour in the country to de-emphasise age requirements as precondition for employment in Nigeria. Senate resolution was sequel to consideration and adoption of a…
List: Tinubu seeks confirmation of fresh appointments
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate to seek confirmation of appointments of members and Executive Management of the governing board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC). Tinubu’s letter, which was…