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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched a crackdown on organised crime groups involved in international car thefts. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, he directed security agencies—including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Nigerian Ports Authority ...
...As Coca-Cola plans to invest $1bn in Nigeria By Esther Agbo Nigeria has recorded a monthly net inflow of $2.35 billion into its foreign reserves, a development that is helping to stabilise the naira and strengthen the nation’s economic position, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. Speaking ...
Nigeria is set to join countries that have decriminalised attempted suicide soon, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammad Pate has revealed. The Health Minister made this known at the 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day event in Abuja. Making reference to the recently launched National Suicide Strategic Framework (2023-2030), Prof. Pate revealed that ...
…North-East caucus backs embattled Acting National Chairman …Damagum’s leadership has restored public confidence – Gov Fintiri The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to escalate as a growing divide emerges among governors regarding the fate of acting national chairman, Umar Damagum. This is as the North-East Caucus has officially endorsed Acting National Chairman, ...
…As campaigns, rally officially closes …Preparation kicks off as Edo Govt declares today work-free day …Okpebholo promises to settle LG workers’ salaries within 100 days if elected …PDP calls for vigilance against alleged disruption tactics, urges citizens to resist election rigging The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties, candidates, and supporters in ...
…Offers automatic employment for scholarship beneficiaries Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has sponsored 180 students for higher education in Malaysia and India. Among the recipients are 12 PhD candidates and 53 master’s students set to study at Sharda University in India, as well as another 12 PhD and 73 master’s candidates at Integral University. Additionally, ...
…Pledges accountability in use of micro-credit funds By Jeleel Olawale On Wednesday, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke launched the disbursement of ¦ 200 million in micro-credit loans aimed at supporting traders and market vendors to stimulate the state’s economy. Represented by Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, Adeleke emphasised the state micro-credit agency’s commitment to providing ...
…As Fmr Gov. eludes operatives …Hold EFCC responsible if anything happens to Bello – Spokesperson …Bello still on our wanted list – EFCC …I have nothing to hide or fear – Yahaya Bello Yesterday proved turbulent for former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, as he found himself at the centre of a dramatic standoff with ...
Special Assistant (SA) to the President on Export Expansion, Aliyu Bunu Sheriff has stated how Nigeria can benefit from the global halal economy. Sheriff made this known on Wednesday during the Halal Economy Stakeholders Engagement Programme held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking, the SA noted that “if we can increase ...
…Say despite approvals, nothing has been forthcoming By Sodiq Adelakun The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to settle outstanding salaries. The Unions have threatened to embark on an ...
In light of frequent power grid collapses and unreliability of power supply affecting Nigeria, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has admitted the deployment of a $56 million Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) technology. The SCADA, which is World Bank funded, is an advanced technology designed to automate and manage Nigeria’s power grid more ...
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has shed more light on the reasons the state decided to upgrade the Ibadan Airport, Alakia to an international airport. The Governor made his reasons known via a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju on Tuesday. The Governor who is set to flag-off the project explained ...
...As leaders commend NEMA, call for more funding Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has paid a condolence visit to the governor of Borno state, Prof. Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, His Highness Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanem over the recent flood ...
…As all tiers share N1.203 trillion …Oil revenue slump, FX fluctuation responsible By Matthew Denis, Abuja The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has reported a decrease in the distribution of funds to the three tiers of government for August 2024. This decline is notable when compared to the distributions in the preceding months of May, ...
...Over 2.2m PVCs collected — INEC reveals Ahead of the September 21 election, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced that he and the PDP’s gubernatorial candidate Asue Ighodalo will sign the Peace Accord. This comes as supporters of the PDP and APC intensify their campaigns, with the election just around the corner. This decision ...
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 32.15 percent in August 2024 down from the 33.40 percent recorded in July 2024, reflecting a decrease of 1.25 percentage points. The NBS said this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for August 2024, which was released in Abuja on Monday. According to ...
By Matthew Denis The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) has announced that the Dangote refinery will begin selling petrol in Naira starting from October 1, 2024. This information was shared in a statement by NNPC Ltd Spokesperson Olufemi Soneye, who also provided details on the new pump prices for petrol across various states. ...
By Matthew Denis Former Nigerian Finance Minister and current Director General of World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has declared her plans to seek re-election citing reasons. Recall that Iweala became the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in March 2021 as the first African and female to head the organisation. Under the ...
By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja and Denis Matthew, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has underscored the importance of digital identity for all citizens, emphasising the benefits of a comprehensive national database during the 6th edition of National Identity Day held in Abuja. This year’s celebration, themed “Digital Public Infrastructure: Enabling Access to Services,” highlighted ...
President Bola Tinubu has assured victims of the devastating flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, of government support. He made this promise during a visit to the internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri on Monday. The President’s visit to Maiduguri was a departure from his initial plan to travel to America from the UK. Recall ...
...As mixed reactions trail lifting of PMS at N898/ltr by NNPC Ltd …We sold fuel to NNPCL in Dollar — Dangote By Seun Ibiyemi and Matthew Denis Despite claims of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited of not being the sole off-taker of refined petrol from Dangote Refinery, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister ...
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the Dangote Refinery will begin the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Sunday. Edun, who was represented by the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. “I ...
…Three-year human assistance program receives N324bn …As new agreements signal strong Nigeria-UK ties with focus on humanitarian, economic devt The Federal Government and the United Kingdom have signed eight partnership agreements worth N589 billion (£272.6 million) to boost critical sectors of the Nigerian economy, including education, health, governance, climate change, and the economy. The agreements ...
