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FG approves resumption of FCTA Land Swap Initiative
FG approves resumption of FCTA Land Swap Initiative

The Federal Government has approved the resumption of the Federal Capital Development Authority Land Swap Initiative. The project had been suspended since former President Goodluck Jonathan left office in 2015. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, announced the decision after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the State House in Abuja.

Federal Government gives condition to lift Twitter suspension
Federal Government gives condition to lift Twitter suspension

The Federal Government says it would restore Twitter operations in Nigeria if the platform would be used responsibly by the citizens. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this after a meeting with some envoys of some diplomatic missions in Nigeria. Onyeama said the Federal Government acknowledges the roles social media plays and how it swings…

FG approves distribution of 4 million free pre-paid electricity meters
FG approves distribution of 4 million free pre-paid electricity meters

The Federal Executive Council has approved contracts for the execution of various electricity projects across Nigeria. One of the approval is for eight point two-nine million dollars, while another one is for three billion naira. The Minister of Power, Mamman Saleh, informed newsmen about the approvals after the meeting of the council at the State House in…

FG declares May Day public holiday on Monday, May 3rd
FG declares May Day public holiday on Monday, May 3rd

The Federal Government has declared Monday next week, May 3, 2021, as public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day. This is because this year’s May Day, which is on the first day in the month of May, falls on Saturday, this weekend. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced the May Day public in a…

FG launches digital switchover of broadcasting in Lagos
FG launches digital switchover of broadcasting in Lagos

The Federal Government has launched the digital switchover of broadcasting signals in Lagos State. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, was joined by other stakeholders at the ceremony in Lagos. Lai Mohammed said with the digital switchover, seventy percent of broadcast content will be sourced locally. Mohammed also said the rollout of the digital setup…

Mixed reactions, as FG rolls out TV digital switchover in Lagos, April 29
Mixed reactions, as FG rolls out TV digital switchover in Lagos, April 29

The digital switchover of television begins tomorrow in Lagos State. The Federal Government set the date in line with its national rollout of the new digital access to television broadcast. The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, made this known during an interactive session with members of the Senate Committee on Information. Meanwhile; residents of Lagos State have…

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