Tag: National Economic Council

Governor Makinde argued that states do not need to wait for directives from the Nigeria Police Force before creating state ...

Mr Shettima urges NEC members to remain the engine room for consensus-building and coordinated action between the FG and states.

The governors adopted a unified position: that the North must place Early Years development at the heart of its security, ...

The country’s tax gap, which indicates the difference between total taxes owed and total taxes collected, is currently about 70 ...

The lawmakers assured that they would provide close oversight on the budget's implementation.

He noted that despite strong political commitment, Nigeria has continued to face operational challenges hindering the complete eradication of poliovirus

Mr Shettima stressed that the issue extends beyond health concerns, impacting productivity, education, and national economic growth.

The lawmakers passed the four bills after over four hours of debate.

The gains made in the local petroleum market must not be allowed to erode through government policies.

Ultimately, our advocacy is that a system, which portends a perilous future for the country, should not continue to hold ...

Mr Ndume said the NEC and the governors have maintained the same opposition to the bills.

The lawmaker said the bills will raise awareness among taxpayers, and once people become conscious of what they pay to ...

The council directed State Emergency Management Agencies to up their game and increase collaboration with the National Emergency Man

This was one of the resolutions reached on Wednesday at the 144th edition of National Economic Council Meeting (NEC) chaired ...

Mr Morka noted that rather than live up to their responsibilities as chief executives of their states, the PDP governors ...

Mr Shettima hinted at the possibility of engaging the private sector in tackling floods and other natural disasters in the ...

The proposed council would be domiciled in the Office of the Vice President for effective coordination of response to and ...

The insecurity, which is linked to pro-Biafra agitation, is frustrating government's efforts to develop Enugu State.

“The current hardship occasioned by the price increase on both food, petroleum products and cost of living is being addressed. ...

Mr Tinubu says now is the time to truly harness the nation’s potentials for development.

The NEC meeting is the first since the inauguration of the Tinubu administration on 29 May.

The association’s chairperson, Winifred Akpani, made the disclosure at the end of a meeting with President Bola Tinubu.

"So, we need to end the subsidy," one of the guest speakers said.

Many state governors spoke glowingly of Mr Osinbajo's leadership of NEC for the past eight years.