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Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)

Established under the provisions of the Public Enterprises (Privatisation and Commercialisation) Act of 1999, through its secretariat, the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), was charged with driving the Federal Government’s programme of privatising public enterprises, carrying out sector reforms and liberalization of key economic sectors especially the infrastructure sector. 

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Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

The Corporate Affairs Commission was established by the Companies and Allied Matters Act, which was promulgated in 1990 to regulate the formation and management of companies in Nigeria.

The establishment of the Corporate Affairs Commission as an autonomous body was a result of the perceived inefficiency and ineffectiveness of the erstwhile Company Registry, a department within the Federal Ministry of Commerce and Tourism which was then responsible for the registration and administration of the repealed Companies Act of 1968.

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Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN)

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) was established by Act No. 62 of 1979, as amended by Act No. 32 of 1988 and Act No. 19 of 1989 , with the statutory mandate for the strategic planning and co-ordination of national policies in the field of Energy in all its ramifications. 

By the Mandate, the ECN is the apex government organ empowered to carry out overall energy sector planning and policy implementation, promote the diversification of the energy resources through the development and optimal utilization of all, including the introduction of new and alternative Energy resources like Solar, Wind, Biomass and Nuclear Energy. 

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Federal Capital Develpment Authority (FCT)

To oversee the infrastructural and physical development (planning, design and construction) of the new Federal Capital. Ensuring that it conforms to/surpasses the standard of new Capital cities around the world.  Paying special attention to inclusivity, functionality, design and aesthetics. 

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Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria

Regulates agricultural research, agriculture and national resources, forestry and veterinary research.

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Federal Ministry of Aviation

The Federal Ministry of Aviation is one of the Federal Ministries of Nigeria that regulates air travel and aviation services in the country. The Ministry is responsible for formulation and management of the government’s aviation policies. It is also responsible for overseeing air transportation, airport development, maintenance, provision of aviation infrastructural services and other needs.

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Federal Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence was established on 1st October, 1958 with the statutory responsibility of overseeing the Defence profile of the country from the perspective of the Armed Forces. It, therefore, supervises the Defence Headquarters, the Services namely, Army, Navy and Air Force as well as Tri-Services Institutions/Parastatals. 

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Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv)

1. Securing a quality environment conducive for good health and well being of fauna and flora.
2. Promoting sustainable use of natural resources.
3. Restoring and maintaining the ecosystem, ecological process and preserve biodiversity.
4. Raising public awareness and promoting understanding of linkages of the environment.
5. Cooperating with relevant Ministries/ Departments/ Agencies, the private sector, NGOs, and International organizations on environmental matters

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