Angry Akpoti-Uduaghan storms out of committee meeting after argument with colleague
Tempers rose towards the end of the meeting when the committee chairman refused to allow Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan to ask questions ...
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Tempers rose towards the end of the meeting when the committee chairman refused to allow Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan to ask questions ...
He likened attempting to revive the steel company to comparing outdated technology with modern advancements.
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The committee members sought to know why the project, which initially appeared in the 2024 budget as "Technical Support for ...
Mr Audu says presidential approval had been given to raise the amount from a local financial institution
Steel and Defence ministers informed the president of their discussions with a Chinese company, Luan Steel Holding Group.
"The journey towards revitalizing the steel sector is beyond insurance coverage," an official said.
Ex-Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike was named Minister of the FCT while Wale Edun was named finance minister.
