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Illegal Mining: Nigerian govt inaugurates task force in states
The committee will address all the issues involved in developing the solid mineral sector.
Tag: National Economic Council
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Nigerian govt names committee to review ownership of electricity firms
The committee was constituted by the National Economic Council (NEC) presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
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How NEC will work with Buhari’s new economic advisers – Osinbajo
The NEC is a statutory body made up of state governors and some ministers and headed by the vice president.
Nigeria’s livestock plan to end farmers, herders violence set for launch
The plan is an initiative of the federal government in collaboration with states under the auspices of the National Economic ...
Nigerian govt plans to use N-Power beneficiaries, corps members for community policing
An official says the Inspector General of Police has initiated the commencement of community policing.
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FG to recover N614 billion outstanding debt from 35 states
Each of the affected states received N17.5 billion as bail out from the federal government.
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What Nigeria’s National Economic Council discussed during its 96th meeting
Officials listed some of the succeses of the administration at the meeting.
Buhari inaugurates NEC for 2019-2023 session
The inauguration was done at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday.
Minimum Wage: Consultation moves to Council of State
Government vows to present the bill to the National Assembly by January 23.
FEC to resume deliberation on minimum wage after NEC – Minister
President Buhari had on January 9 inaugurated a Technical Advisory Committee on the implementation of the new National Minimum Wage.
NEC moves to declare state of emergency in education
All governors are recommended to declare a state of emergency in the education sectors of their respective states and demonstrate ...
NEC meets, fails to discuss minimum wage
The NEC is headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and has all the 36 governors and some ministers as members.
What Buhari has done to tackle corruption, insecurity in three years – Presidency
The government listed the billions of naira it has recovered among other achievements.
Governors query payment of N800 billion fuel subsidy, meet in June
“For instance, if you say we paid N800 billion subsidy, you will ask - who are we paying the subsidy ...
Nigeria orders closure of filling stations 10km from borders
The government also questions petrol figures by the NNPC.
Herdsmen Killings: NEC working group recommends ranching in five states
The Working Group also recommended that governments of the five affected states allocate land for this purpose.
Nigeria has $1.8 billion in Excess Crude Account – Official
The official also gave the balance in other accounts.
For The Records: Bill Gates’ speech that rattled Nigerian govt (FULL TEXT)
The philanthropist highlighted areas the Nigerian government needs to improve on.
Bill Gates’ stance on Buhari’s economic blueprint ‘misunderstood’ – Minister
Mr. Gates said the most important choice Nigerian leaders can make is “to maximise the country’s greatest resource, which is ...
Forensic audit shows massive under-remittances by Nigerian revenue agencies
The Council constituted the committee in late 2017 following reports that uncovered fraud in about 13 of the agencies.
NEC receives briefing on Excess Crude Account, others from AGF
About N16.1 billion has been disbursed to the states as at January 2018.,
President Buhari’s $1bn request to fight Boko Haram divides House of Reps
President Buhari wants the money to rev up the war against terrorists destabilising Nigeria
Herdsmen, farmers violence: Osinbajo leads nine governors to find solutions
The health minister briefed the NEC on HIV funding.
Unlike Fayose, Wike fails to condemn $1 billion ECA fund to fight Boko Haram
SERAP also asked for more transparency in the process.
Many states default in conditions for budget support, Adeosun says
Details of the NEC meeting are provided
