The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved N873.23 billion for the execution of three projects across the country by the Ministry of Works. Works Minister Dave Umahi, who dropped the hint in a chat with reporters at the State House, Abuja, after the FEC meeting, listed the projects as the Obajana-Benin Road; Isheri-Ogun Road and the Outer Marina Shoreline protection. The …

The secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), mourns the death of the former minister of state for health, Gabriel Yakubu Aduku, aged, 80. Aduku was appointed minister of state for health during the administration of the late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua where he played an important role …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved a N1.07 trillion contract for the construction of the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Works Minister Dave Umahi said the pilot phase consists of a 47.47-kilometre dual carriageway of five lanes on each side and a train track on the middle. The phase, according to him, is part of the 700-kilometre …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the signing of an agreement between Nigeria and United Arab Emirates (AUE) for the elimination of double taxation. This is in respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance. According to the highlights of the meeting, which held at the State House, Abuja and presided over by …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved several contracts to boost power supply in various parts of the country. The Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu told the media at the council’s valedictory meeting on Wednesday that FEC approved the award of a contract for the engineering procurement, construction, and financing of the implementation of 330 kilovolts (KV) and 132 …

The Federal Executive Council has approved Action Plan 2020-2026 with the aim of advancing Nigeria’s position in the observance of international best practices of human rights. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami said on Wednesday, after the council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, that no government has observed human rights …

The Federal Government has approved a special fire detection and alarm system to be installed in all firefighting stations across the country. After the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said that FEC approved the full business case for a project on the …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N39.6 billion for various transmission line contracts in the power sector. The council meeting, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, was held on Wednesday. Briefing journalists at the end of the meeting, Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu said the various projects comprise several amounts, including an offshore component of $53 million and …