FG kicks against Doctors Migration Bill

The federal government has expressed its objection to the bill now before the National Assembly seeking to control the migration of doctors for greener pastures abroad. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, gave the position while fielding questions from correspondents on the outcome of the extraordinary Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over…

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FG targets direct flights to Pakistan

As part of concerted efforts to facilitate direct air connectivity between Nigeria and Pakistan, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has led a delegation to Islamabad, Pakistan, to hold talks on the commencement of direct flights. The move was also targeted at fostering economic and trade relations between the duo countries. The mission which…

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FG shortlists 20 candidates for AGF’s replacement

The federal government has shortlisted 20 candidates for the position of a new and substantive accountant-general of the federation, AGF, according to an online platform, TheCable. The 20 candidates, according to a circular issued by the government, were drawn from ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs. Recall that Ahmed Idris, the former AGF, was arrested in…

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Again, FG suspends work on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Government on Friday ordered temporary suspension of construction works on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to make traveling experience easier for holiday makers returning to their destinations after the festive season. Recall that Julius Berger returned to site on Tuesday after leaving in December 2022, to continue construction works between the popular Long Bridge and Kara…

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FG, Society To Publish Book On COVID-19

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  (MOU) with Society Committee Against COVID-19 (SOSOCOVID), to document  government and stakeholders activities during COVID-19 pandemic. SOSOCOVID is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). Ehanire, represented by Mr Okwudili Okechukwu, Director, Health System Strengthening Division in the ministry, said in Abuja that the project would…

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