Federal executive council nigeria latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Nigeria:

Recent Meetings:

  1. FEC Approves N1.1 Trillion for 2023 Budget: The Federal Executive Council approved the 2023 budget proposal of N1.1 trillion, which is 15.4% higher than the 2022 budget. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. FEC Approves N10.8 Billion for Road Construction: The council approved N10.8 billion for the construction of roads in various parts of the country, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. (Source: Leadership)
  3. FEC Approves N2.5 Billion for National Identity Management Commission: The council approved N2.5 billion for the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enhance the country's identity management system. (Source: Daily Trust)

Recent Decisions:

  1. FEC Approves Establishment of National Centre for Artificial Intelligence: The council approved the establishment of a National Centre for Artificial Intelligence to promote the development of AI in Nigeria. (Source: This Day)
  2. FEC Approves National Policy on Climate Change: The council approved a national policy on climate change to mitigate the effects of climate change in Nigeria. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. FEC Approves Establishment of National Institute for Oil and Gas Research: The council approved the establishment of a National Institute for Oil and Gas Research to promote research and development in the oil and gas sector. (Source: Punch)

Recent Appointments:

  1. FEC Approves Appointment of New Head of Service: The council approved the appointment of Mrs. Folashade Yemi-Esan as the new Head of Service of the Federation. (Source: Premium Times)
  2. FEC Approves Appointment of New Chairman of National Population Commission: The council approved the appointment of Professor Uchenna Eze as the new Chairman of the National Population Commission. (Source: Daily Post)

Recent Controversies:

  1. FEC Meeting Disrupted by Protesters: A meeting of the Federal Executive Council was disrupted by protesters who demanded the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. (Source: The Cable)
  2. FEC Member Accused of Corruption: A member of the Federal Executive Council was accused of corruption by a civil society organization, which demanded his resignation. (Source: Sahara Reporters)

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the Federal Executive Council in Nigeria.