Tinubu orders nationwide security overhaul, directs NEC to convert grazing reserves into ranches
The president directed the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, to task the NEC with identifying which grazing reserves can be transformed ...
Tag: National Economic Council (NEC)
NEC endorses Tinubu’s proposal to revamp training institutions for Nigeria’s security agencies
NEC okays anticipatory action framework to prevent riverine flooding across 36 states.
NEC moves to end grid collapse, to unveil position on state police
NEC constitutes a committee on national electrification to help address the challenges in the power sector.
Tinubu rejects NEC’s advice, won’t withdraw tax reform bills
In his Friday statement, Mr Onanuga said the president considered the NEC's advice but would not take it.
Too many Nigerian children are out of school, VP Shettima says
He pointed out that the risk posed by each out-of-school child should concern all stakeholders, and “what we need is ...
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Submit your position on State Police by 9 September, NEC tells governors
NEC said if the remaining four states and FCT fail to submit their reports on Monday, any decision taken on ...
Shettima inaugurates NEC’s human capital committee
Mr Shettima said investing in human capital is a necessity.
Floods: Nigerian govt lists most affected states
The council directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately provide intervention to the affected states.
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Fuel Subsidy: NEC urges labour to shelve strike
The NLC and TUC have declared a nationwide strike beginning from 3 October to protest the hardship occasioned by the ...
Farmers-Herders Clashes: Committee presents new report on livestock reforms to Tinubu
The report made recommendations on how to end herders-farmers conflicts in the country.
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Subsidy Removal: FG announces N5bn “financial support” per state, constitutes committee to meet labour
NEC also mourned military personnel killed in the Air Force plane crash in Niger State
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NEC says FG’s social investment register lacks credibility
"We need to face the problem that we don’t have a credible register,” an official said.
Subsidy Removal: NEMA to distribute rice, other grains to Nigerians – NEC
"Across the sectors of the economy, public and civil servants and even farmers will benefit maximally," the governor said.
NEC endorses deployment of CNG-powered vehicles for public transportation
“We will also vigorously pursue the mass deployment of CNG-powered vehicles and the establishment of autogas conversion plants/kits in all ...
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Subsidy Removal: NEC backs planned distribution of grains, fertilisers
The grains and fertilisers will be distributed nationwide through the CBN from 24 July.
Nigeria committed to eradicating variant poliovirus by 2023 – Shettima
Mr Shettima said the government would not slow down until it delivered its promise to eradicate the poliovirus by the ...
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Fuel Subsidy: NEC considers N702 Billion allowance for workers
President Bola Tinubu, at his inaugural address at Eagle Square, Abuja, declared that there would no longer be a petroleum ...
Fuel Queues: Nigerian regulatory agency warns against panic buying
"We, therefore, call on Nigerians to remain calm and resist the urge to stockpile as it poses a significant safety ...
Federal govt suspends subsidy removal
“Council agreed that the timing of the removal of fuel subsidy should not be now,” an official said.
PDP reacts to Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi, says Atiku most acceptable candidate
The PDP says Mr Obasanjo “is suggesting a candidate that has not had any experience in governance at the national ...
Tambuwal emerges as NGF interim chairman
Mr Tambuwal takes over from Kayode Fayemi whose tenure as governor of Ekiti ends on 16 October.
Nigeria aims for 70% reduction in number of out-of-school children by 2030
The goal is captured in the government's Human Capital Development strategy document launched Thursday by the National Economic Council (NEC).
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Fuel Subsidy: Why our refineries are not working – NLC President
The NLC boss alleged that some people are profiting from the dysfunctional state of the country's refineries.
No decision yet on fuel subsidy – NEC
NEC says the government is still deliberating on the issue of fuel subsidy.
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Governors to meet NLC, TUC over fuel subsidy
The labour unions had, in December, resolved to hold a national protest on February 1 against plans by the federal ...
