Day: April 16, 2025

FAAC shares N1.578 Trillion among FG, States, LGAs for March despite dip in Oil Royalties, VAT

Emporium Reporters

    Despite a decline in oil royalties and Value Added Tax (VAT), the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N1.578 trillion among the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils for the month of March 2025.   The disbursement was confirmed in a communiqué issued after FAAC’s April meeting in Abuja, signed by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF).   According to Mokwa, the total distributable revenue included: Statutory Revenue – N931.325…

FHA Denies Land Deal with New Festac Property Development Company Ltd in Festac Town.

Emporium Reporters

By Our Reporter.     The Management of Federal Housing Authority, FHA , has asked the general public particularly those in Festac Town, phase 11 District ,Lagos to disregard any land transactions between the New Festac Property Development Company Ltd, a concessionaire and any of its agents or representatives.   A statement tagged Federal Housing Authority, ‘Caveat Emptor’ released on Tuesday by the management of the Authority dismissed any land transactions or conciliation between Federal Housing Authority, FHA and New Festac Property Development Company Ltd.   The management stated that…

Information Minister Idris declares open 2nd Nigeria Spokespersons’ Summit, reaffirms commitment to Media Literacy, PR Reform

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, declared open the 2nd Nigeria Spokespersons’ Summit (NSS) in Abuja, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to media literacy, free speech, and the professionalization of public relations practice in Nigeria. Speaking at the summit organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the Minister lauded the Institute for its consistency in advancing the standards of public communication and for curating a high-level gathering of thought leaders, media executives, veteran spokespersons, and policy influencers from across the…

FG declares April 18 & 21 Public Holidays for Easter Celebration

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate Good Friday and Easter Monday.   This was announced on Tuesday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.   Dr. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Christians on the occasion and urged them to reflect on the virtues of sacrifice, love, and redemption symbolized by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.   He further called on Nigerians to use the Easter period…

Senate, NAHCON strengthen partnership for seamless 2025 Hajj Operations

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By James Isaac, Abuja   In preparation for the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has pledged close collaboration with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to ensure a smooth and hitch-free pilgrimage for Nigerian Muslims.   The commitment was made on Tuesday during a closed-door meeting held at the National Assembly complex in Abuja between members of the Committee and the leadership of NAHCON. The meeting, which lasted over three hours, was aimed at reviewing the Commission’s readiness and addressing all logistical and operational concerns…