Progress Report
GOODLUCK JONATHAN LOOKS AT THE ROOT CAUSE OF BOKO HARAM - EDUCATION
06/04/2014 11:59
"To the government’s credit an ambitious Almajiri education scheme has been put in place. This year the Federal government built and handed over tens of Almajiri Model Schools to state governments. As part of this Scheme there’s a commendable focus on girl-child education." - Atiku Abubakar, Former...
NEW LOOK OF THE ABUJA-LOKOJA HIIGH WAY
06/04/2014 11:52
This is the once notorious Giri junction, near Gwagwalada, along the Abuja -Lokoja high way as captured recently by the African Independent Television(AIT)
NEW AUTOMOTIVE POLICY WILL MAKE NEW CARS AFFORDABLE TO MORE NIGERIANS - PRESIDENT JONATHAN
23/01/2014 15:59
President Goodluck Jonathan said Thursday in Davos, Switzerland that his Administration is fully committed to rapidly developing Nigeria's automobile industry through the diligent implementation of the country's new national automotive policy.
Speaking at a meeting with the Chief...
AFRICAN GOVERNMENTS MUST ACCORD HIGHEST POSSIBLE PRIORITY TO PROMOTING INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH – PRESIDENT JONATHAN
23/01/2014 15:57
President Goodluck Jonathan said Wednesday in Davos Switzerland that African governments must accord the highest possible priority to promoting inclusive economic growth on the continent to avoid problems associated with poverty and financial equality.
Speaking during a televised...
GETTING HANDS DIRTY SORTING OUT POWER FOR NIGERIANS
06/10/2013 13:43
Commissioning a 700MW Zungeru power plant in Niger State
Progress on Roadmap Implementation:
Successful bid for the unbundled PHCN companies (11 Discos and 6 Gencos).
Creation of the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trader and NELMCO.
Licensing to facilitate privatization of 34 IPPs,...
PETROLEUM SUBSIDY CORRUPTION HALTED - THE "MISSING PUZZLE" FOUND
06/10/2013 12:28
Minister of Finance & Coordinator of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Petroleum subsidy payment regime
President Jonathan’s Administration believes strongly in putting aside some money for emergencies (savings) - US$1 billion has been earmarked for investment in Stability...
SIMPLY A REVOLUTION IN AGRICULTURE...
06/10/2013 11:10
Phone for Farmers and Mobile Money Initiative
The agricultural revolution going on in the country has revealed some causes of the set-back to Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The government has embraced technology in a bid to fight the deep rooted corruption in the sector.
IMPACT
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NIGERIA'S ECONOMY - AN OUTLOOK
05/10/2013 14:11
The heart of the body - "The Economy"
The biggest challenge Nigeria faces today is how to unlocking private sector investment. The Jonathan lead government recognizes this fact and has started laying the foundation to steer the 'ship in the positive direction'.
In the past, Nigeria had...
REFORMING NIGERIA'S BANKING SECTOR
04/10/2013 12:48
Confidence has now returned to Nigeria's Banking Sector
All 24 banks are now fully stable and capitalized
Non-Performing Loans have now fallen to about 5% but this has not stimulated lending even at affordable interest rates, so the government has decided
We have discovered there...
THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
28/09/2013 14:11
A manufacturing sector waiting to "burst its banks"
The Jonathan led government has focused significantly on persuading investor to invest in Africa's second largest economy and today this push is now bearing fruits.
Nissan signed a memorandum of understanding with West African...
WORLD BANK INVESTS $300 MILLION IN NIGERIA HOUSING FINANCIAL PROJECT
28/09/2013 13:39
Transparency in Housing project is the toast of investors
The government policy on housing is to provide Nigerians access to affordable housing fo middle-class and Low-class income families. The World Bank has endorsed the Jonathan lead government’s efforts and supported the...
A GOVERNMENT DRIVE TO TAKE CHILDREN OFF THE STREETS AND INTO CLASSROOMS
28/09/2013 13:23
We recognise education is the bedrock on our society
President Goodluck Jonathan commissions the first of a series of schools aimed at giving the northern Nigerian kids popularly known as "Almajiris" a chance of proper education. The federal government plans to build 400 "Almajiri"...
THE ISSUE OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
28/09/2013 12:48
We are implementing policies to ensure our athletes EXCEL
Our policy is to support our sports men and women with better sports governance, finance, training facilities for Nigeria to excel in international and domestic competitions.
Sports policies are focused on:
Developing new...
HEALTHCARE REFORMS TO STOP MEDICAL TRIPS ABROAD
28/09/2013 12:32
Doctors at UBTH successfully carry out stem cell transplant
In line with the National Strategic Health Development Plan, the Ministry of Health has outlined a Vision to Save One Million Lives and improve the Quality of care in Health Facilities by 2015
1) Improved Access to Primary...
THE CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING CLEAN WATER FOR 167 MILLION PEOPLE
27/09/2013 14:21
The 'changing face' of Nigeria
Increased Access to Safe (Potable) Water
The Federal Government completed 7 water supply projects across the nation, providing about 4.3 million Nigerians with access to...
TRANSPORT SECTOR
27/09/2013 11:23
Transport Minister Senator Idris Umar
Expanding Nigeria's Transport Network
Mode of Transport – Rail
Rehabilitation of the main Rail Lines (moribund for 15 years):
IMPACT
Investment incentive MoU with GE to develop a Multi Modal Locomotive Assembly Facility in Nigeria to...