National Economic Council

Sixteen state governors have submitted reports to the National Economic Council (NEC), endorsing the creation of state police in the country. According to Stanley Nkwocha, the Special Adviser to the Vice President on…

The National Economic Council (NEC) says it has received reports for the creation of state police from 16 states of the federation, TheCable reports. TheCable said that Vice President Kashim…

Anthony Iwuoma The Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violation by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other Units of the Nigeria Police Force, IIP-SARS, has submitted its report to the Federal Government, two…

A former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd.), has warned against an increase in fuel price. Gen. Abubakar said this following the recommendation issued by the National Economic Council (NEC) for fuel price to be pegged at…

The National Economic Council presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday called on the leadership of the security agencies to ensure that persons recruited into arms-bearing agencies undergo psychiatric evaluations and drug…

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has, again, accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being the one creating insecurity in Nigeria. In a chat with journalists recently, Governor Ortom claimed that if the President decides to take a stand…

 …Officers who shot at Surulere protesters identified, undergoing trial

Ayodele Olalere The National Economic Council (NEC) has directed all state governors to, immediately, establish a state-based Judicial Panels of Inquiry in their respective states  to receive and investigate complaints of Police…

In his quest to reposition the economy of Sokoto State, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has set up an Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC). The governor will serve as chairman of the Council. In a release issued, on Thursday by…

The National Economic Council (NEC) presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, approved additional investment of $250 million into the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). The NSIA manages  the surplus income…