The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on federal and state governments to ensure the safety and protection of journalists and media houses during the forthcoming 2023 general elections and beyond.

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has disbursed N215 million to 5,054 beneficiaries of the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) in the nation’s capital.

The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has decried the low 2023 budgetary allocation to the Minister of Information and Culture and its parastatal agencies.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over a hybrid meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House Council Chambers, Abuja.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for an end to intimidation and impunity against journalists in the country.

Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) on Tuesday, ended the industrial action against Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) over the sacking of 34 members of the union without due process.

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) says it has committed One million dollars to provide relief materials to people impacted by the current flood disaster in the Niger Delta.

The Federal High Court (FHC) of Nigeria has constituted a special task force of judges to swiftly hear and determine all pre-election cases before it.

The protracted dispute on Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 123/124, 126/137, operated by Addax Petroleum Nigeria Limited, has finally been laid to rest, paving the way for much-needed investment and growth of the oil blocks.

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it would take legal action against recalcitrant developers who consistently break government seals and refuse to obey Physical Planning laws.

The Federal Government will soon harmonize taxes paid by jetty operators to address double taxation and promote Ease of Doing Business in the country.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, has disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced the deployment of Agro-Rangers across the country to improve security on farms.

The NDLEA arrested 130 suspects in Kaduna State in October while in possession of illicit drugs weighing 1,728.536kg.

The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mr. Clem Agba has urged tax administrators in Sub-Saharan African countries to discover ways of effectively generating and improving tax revenues.