The Nigerian government has announced a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to honour the memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on 13 July in the United Kingdom. The session, set for Thursday, 17 July at 1:00 p.m., will be held in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has paid tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, 13 July, in the United Kingdom, describing him as a disciplined and visionary leader whose dedication to Nigeria remains an inspiration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, conveyed the council’s condolences…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the completion of four road projects inherited from the previous administration, after a rigorous review. Chief David Umahi, Minister of Works, said this while addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the first approval by FEC was…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved provisional licenses for 11 private universities in the country. Dr Morufu Alausa, the Minister of Education, said this while briefing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the universities approved were: New City University, Ayetoro Ogun; University of…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 1.07 billion dollars for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. The Federal Government also approved a N4.8 billion allocation for HIV treatment, Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said while addressing State House…
