Tag: LAI MUHAMMED

PMBs Scorecard: Lai attacks Atiku

Aminu Imam

…Says no amount of lies can tarnish Buhari’s achievements Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has taken a swipe at the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for saying APC and President Muhammadu Buhari had not done anything for Nigeria in eight years. Speaking at the 7th edition of the ‘Scorecard Series’ of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in Abuja yesterday, the minister said if anyone should accuse the current government of not doing anything, it should not be Atiku. Lai said Atiku cannot see the achievements of the…

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Travel Advisory over theft: FG advises Nigerian travellers to US, Europe to be cautious

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal Government has advised Nigerians travelling to Europe and the United States to take extra precaution to avoid being dispossessed of their belongings. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the advice on Monday in Abuja at the fifth edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Administration Scorecard 2015-2023 Series. The scorecard series was organised by the Ministry of Information and Culture and the fifth edition witnessed presentations by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar. In an opening remark, Mohammed said the…

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FEC approves N1.4bn to equip youth farmers

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.4 billion for the procurement of equipment and agricultural inputs for the National Youth Farmers Scheme. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that four contracts were awarded for the scheme and expressed optimism that the projects would encourage youths to go into agriculture. The other memo on behalf of the president is…

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