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K1 said the country’s economic situation calls for a deep reflection and solemnity, hence the cancellation of his annual birthday carnival. Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, says he has cancelled the yearly birthday carnival for his 67th birthday on March 3. K1, however, urged his family and friends to rather use the occasion to reach out to the less privileged in the society. K1, in a statement on Thursday, February 29, 2024, said the decision was informed by the current economic situation in the country. The statement reads: “ To the glory of God Almighty, I shall be turning 67 years on this planet earth on 3rd of March 2024. “A joyous day for me, that many of my friends and associates across the globe usually joined with me and my family to celebrate. “My fans both home and abroad always make the best out of that day in history. “Now that the day is near and inside of me, there is nothing much happening in our country Nigeria to warrant m...

Otti said Nigeria must move from consumption to production for the economy to recover. Abia State Governor Alex Otti has lamented the dramatic depreciation of the naira, whose cause he attributed to the excess money printed by the Federal Government. Under former President Muhammadu Buhari , the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reportedly issued ways and means to the tune of ₦30 trillion to the federal government. According to analysts, the move - which is being investigated by the Senate - plunged the Nigerian economy into a catastrophe yet to be resolved. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television ’s Politics Today on Thursday, February 29, 2024, the Governor noted that Nigeria's major problem is a lack of financial discipline. “I believe that the major problem we have is financial discipline. We are dealing with an economy where we printed so much money, at the last count, we will be nearing N30 trillion. “So what happens with ways and means is that the quantum of ...

ALTON Chairman says out of 224 million active lines in Nigeria, about 12 million lines risked deactivation. Following the February 28 deadline for the linkage of Subscriber Identity Module cards to National Identification Numbers the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecommunication companies to block SIMs without NIN. The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Communication Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, reaffirmed the development on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, while speaking at the NCC’s Special Day during the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair. Maida, who was represented by Reuben Mouka , NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, ruled out an extension of the February 28 deadline, saying telecommunication operators have already been ordered to bar all lines not linked to NIN on before the deadline. He said, “The National Communication Commission has directed all telecommunication operators to bar phone lines of subscribers whose lines are not linked...

Fasoranti urged the President to continue to be fair and courageous, declaring that such traits were the hallmark of the Afenifere family. President Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure that Nigeria is reformed for greater efficiency towards fairness and equity in all aspects of national life. Tinubu said this while addressing Afenifere leaders at the residence of Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure on Wednesday. The President emphasised his commitment to leading Nigeria towards economic and social prosperity. ”Nigeria will survive the current economic challenges. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I requested the job, and I am not complaining about it. I take full responsibility. ”We are meeting our obligations to the international community. To lenders, we have not defaulted, and we are not going to default. We are navigating the twists and bends on the road to Nigeria’s prosperity, ” the President said. On reforming Nigeria, Tinubu said he would emphasise fiscal and...

The minister also commended the developers for investing in Abuja, adding that the Sunrise Water Park would serve its commercial and economic interests. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is creating a conducive environment for investors in the federal capital. Wike stated this when a delegation from the Sunrise Estate Developers, a subsidiary of Nadeem Group, visited him in Abuja on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit was to officially invite the minister to the inauguration of Sunrise Water Park, located at R1, Sunrise Blvd, Kugbo in Abuja, slated for March. “Ours is to make sure that we create a conducive environment for investors to come in and invest. “I am happy that the members of your team and your subsidiary companies have shown interest in areas like construction “Let me sincerely thank you for what you are doing in contributing to the development of the city. “The park will cr...

Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his excitement to welcome Tinubu to Lagos on the eve of the epochal ceremony. President Bola Tinubu has landed in Lagos ahead of the commissioning of the Lagos Red Line rail project. The President, who rolled into town around 6:pm Wednesday, February 28, 2024, was received at the Murtala Muhammed Airport by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and other government officials. Tinubu had earlier journeyed to Ondo State on Wednesday, where he visited the family of the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to pay his condolences . He also made a stop at the palace of the Olowo of Owo kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III , as well as visiting the residence of the Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti . Meanwhile, Tinubu is in Lagos to commission the epoch-making Lagos Red Line project on Thursday, February 29, 2024. After the event, the President is scheduled to jet out for a two-day official visit to Qatar on the invitation...

The eight personnel, who rejected the bribe were not only commended but rewarded by the commander of the operation. Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a military special taskforce maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have rejected a ₦1.5 million bribe from suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau. Capt. James Oya , Media Officer of the operation disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Jos. Oya said that the troops, attached to its Sector Four, also arrested the two suspected rustlers who offered them bribes. He explained that the eight personnel, who rejected the bribe were not only commended but rewarded by the commander of the operation, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar . "OPSH has rewarded eight of its personnel for rejecting a ₦1.5 million bribe from suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau. "The eight personnel, deployed at OPSH Sector four, intercepted 30 rustled cows at a checkpoint ne...

NBS says there was a 3.55% month-on-month increase in the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder. The cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has skyrocketed by 38% on a month-on-month basis, reaching ₦16,250 for a 12.5kg cylinder compared to ₦11,735.72 in January 2024. This surge in prices is accompanied by a 37% increase in the price of 1kg of gas, which rose to ₦1,300 from ₦950 during the same period, according to the latest report from the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Liquefied Petroleum Price Watch for January 2024. According to the report, there was a 3.55% month-on-month increase in the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of cooking gas, reaching ₦5,139.25 compared to ₦4,952.87 in December 2023. On a year-on-year basis, the 5kg cylinder price saw a significant 12% increase, rising to ₦5,139.25 in January 2024 from ₦4,588.75 in the corresponding period of 2023. Nassarawa State recorded the highest average price for...

Matazu said that instead of leading workers to protest, NLC should always engage with the government and suggest better ways of making life easier for Nigerians. A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to always engage in a constructive dialogue with the government in resolving any labour matter instead of protest and strike. Convener of the group, Adamu Matazu, said this on Tuesday while leading about 100 CSOs on a rally in support of the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu ’s administration. Matazu said that instead of leading workers to protest, NLC should always engage with the government and suggest better ways of making life easier for the common man. “We want to lend our collective voice to the happenings in our country. Today the NLC has converged to protest against hardship in the land. “We disagree with the NLC on this protest because there are other Nigerians that are not employed and we are representing them...

The ministry has constituted a team and recommended facility, to reduce the population of rats, which is the disease-carrying vector. The Federal Government says it will launch a national derivatisation framework to tackle the occurrence of Lassa fever in states that experience consistent annual outbreaks. The Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako said this on Monday in Abuja at a news conference on the outbreak of the Acute Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF), suspected to be Lassa Fever, at 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. The briefing is tagged “Health pillar towards mitigation, prevention and control of Lassa Fever in Nigeria”. Sadako said the ministry in response to the outbreak, had constituted a team and recommended that the facility be deratised to reduce the population of rats, which is the disease-carrying vector. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris , the minister said the team also had a meeting with the Kaduna...

The government representatives argued that the protests could be hijacked by hoodlums. The Federal Government’s last-minute effort to prevent the Nigeria Labour Congress from embarking on its planned nationwide protest against the high cost of living in the country was not successful. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume , invited the labour leaders to his office on Monday, February 27, 2024, to prevail on them to shelve their protest. Other government representatives such as the Ministers of Agriculture; budget and national planning; Labour and Employment; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Head of Service of the Federation, and the Director General of the Department of State Service (DSS), were also in attendance to appeal to the labour union to suspend its two-day demonstration. The government representatives argued that the protests could be hijacked by hoodlums, but the NLC president, Joe Ajaero , insisted that ...

While the right to protest is fundamental to a democratic society, it should be exercised responsibly and with consideration for the potential consequences. Protest is an intrinsic component of a vibrant democracy, providing citizens with a voice to express discontent and demand accountability from their government. However, the decision to protest is not one to be taken lightly, as it involves a delicate balance between the rights of citizens and the stability of governance. The question arises: when should citizens protest against their government ? Violation of rights and freedoms Citizens have a legitimate reason to protest when their fundamental rights and freedoms are violated. Governments are entrusted with the responsibility to protect the rights of their citizens, and any infringement upon these rights warrants a strong response. This could include curtailment of freedom of speech, assembly, or unfair limitations on civil liberties. Corruption and lack of accountability ...

The military described the allegation in an article published by an online medium as malicious and unfounded. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed allegation that the Guards Brigade had been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau on Monday in Abuja. The military described the allegation in an article published by an online medium on Sunday, as malicious and unfounded. Gusau said the publication also alleged amongst other things that the suspicion prompted emergency meeting involving President Bola Tinubu , the Chief of Staff to the President and Commander of the Guards Brigade. “ The Defence Headquarters wishes to categorically state that the allegation is totally false. “For the avoidance of doubt, the Guards Brigade has been statutorily assigned the responsibility of protecting the seat of power and by exte...

Tinubu says his government is Tinubu is ready to rub minds with all stakeholders to find lasting solutions to Nigeria's economic problems. President Bola Tinubu says the administration will continue to put in place measures to bring succour to Nigerians. At a tripartite meeting with governors and business people in Abuja on Sunday, Tinubu said that all options would be explored to resolve the nation’s socio-economic challenges. The President met with Governors Charles Soludo of Anambra and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Tony Elumelu and Segun Ajayi-Kadir , Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. At the meeting, Tinubu said that the government was ready to rub minds with all stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the current situation in the country. "Let’s look at what we’re doing right and what we’re doing wrong to bring life back to the economy. Like I said, many times, the people of this country are only the people wh...

Agabi said that Nigerian judges should not be blamed for the inconsistencies in judgments, saying that the laws should be blamed rather. Dr Kanu Agabi, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, says Nigeria’s judiciary is better than the legislature and the executive, saying it is the best arm of government in the country. Agabi stated this in Abuja on Saturday, at a book launch titled “Court and Politics” authored by Dr Umar Ardo , the former Special Adviser on Research and Strategy to former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar . “I wish to say that speaking for the judiciary, we have a good judiciary, our judges are competent, it doesn’t mean that every one of them is good, there may be one or two here and there who are failing. “There’s no system that is perfect, but of the three arms of government, the best arm is the judiciary, the judiciary is better than the legislature. It is better than the executive. “Had it not been for the judiciary, this country would long have disinteg...

Ireti reaffirmed her readiness to provide more interventions in the education sector in the FCT. Senator Ireti Kingibe (Labour Party-FCT) has provided 2000 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) forms for distribution to indigent students in the territory. Ireti said this when she spoke with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja. “The free forms are meant for students who cannot afford them, irrespective of their tribes, religions, party affiliation and so on. “I urge potential beneficiaries to study hard and ensure good conduct not just in the examination hall alone but also when admitted into the university,” she said. Ireti reaffirmed her readiness to provide more interventions in the education sector in the FCT. She added that such interventions were part of her Impact Development Programmes(IDP), for her constituency, Abuja. ridoola.blogspot.com.ng

The Force Commander reiterated the commitment of OPWS in collaboration with other security agencies to rid Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States of criminal elements. Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued 12 kidnapped victims at Jootar village in Ukum LGA of Benue State. The Force Commander (FC), OPWS, Maj. -Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia told newsmen on Friday in Makurdi that the victims were rescued on February 21, following credible intelligence. Maj.-Gen. Igbinomwanhia said the rescued 12 kidnapped victims were in transit from Imo to Adamawa State when they were kidnapped. He disclosed that the kidnappers took advantage of the abandoned Federal Police Highway checkpoint to carry out their criminal act. He also said that on sighting the troops of OPWS with superior firepower, the kidnappers fled, leaving behind their victims. He said the troops also recovered an 18-seater bus belonging to Taraba Express International with serial number 212 and registration nu...

According to Omoike, the long-term goal of this initiative is to attain a widespread digital identity database and improve security in Nigeria. 9mobile, a telecommunications company, has urged its subscribers to link their SIM cards to their National Identity Numbers (NIN) to avoid disconnection. The company said this in a statement in Lagos on Friday and signed by its Director, Customer Care, Ehimare Omoike . Omoike appealed to subscribers to carry out the exercise on or before Feb. 28, 2024, to avoid disconnection from the network. According to him, customers who do not comply with this directive will be unable to make or receive calls or have no access to the internet, SMS, One Time Password (OTP) and bank alerts. Omoike said the action was in line with the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commission had in December 2023 directed that all telephone subscribers must have their NIN linked to their operat...

The frequent review of Customs exchange rates for computing Import Duty has raised concerns among Nigeria’s business community. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reviewed the formula for fixing foreign exchange rates for Customs duty on importation. Dr Hassan Mahmud , the Director, Trade and Exchange Department of the CBN said this in a memo addressed to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the general public on Friday in Abuja. According to Mahmud, the idea is to check irregular changes in the Import Duty Assessment levies applied by the NCS. “Following the liberalisation of the FX market, the CBN has noted the concern of Importers of goods and services in the irregular changes in the Import Duty Assessment levies applied by the NCS. “These developments have further built uncertainties around the pricing structure of goods and services in the economy. “It is creating an abnormal increase in the final sale prices of items, which is largely driven by uncertainty rather than ...

The minister said the CBN’s efforts had been met with ferocious resistance from speculators and other unscrupulous players within and outside the country. The Federal Government says it will go after economy saboteurs who are truncating its efforts in providing dividends of democracy and making life better for all Nigerians. This is contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. According to Idris, President Bola Tinubu , since assumption of office, has made far-reaching decisions regarding his economic vision for Nigeria. He said one of the decisions was the immediate end to the petrol subsidy regime, The minister said the President also made a firm promise to channel the savings accruing from the removal into much-needed investments in public infrastructure, education, healthcare and social investment. In actualising the promise, the minist...

Peter Obi's campaign team explained that legal expenses are different from legal fees. The Labour Party Presidential Campaign office has cleared the air on the controversial amount his campaign team spent on post-election litigation. Recently, while giving the account of the party's election spending, the fundraising team for the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organisation disclosed that ₦744,500,000 was spent on litigation following Obi’s loss in the 2023 presidential election. Aisha Yesufu , the chairman of the fundraising team, said the LP received donations totalling ₦596m from the party supporters and the Obidient movement in Nigeria and abroad. “Accountability and transparency are very critical and important. We raised ₦ 595,976,994 in donations through four financial institutions, including Zenith Bank and Heritage Bank. We also received ₦ 800m from the candidate (Obi). Although some money came in one week to the election, so many people and vendors put so much in...

Tinubu said he assembled a good team that will take Nigeria out of the economic doldrums. Despite the punishing effects of his reforms on many Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has insisted that his administration will not disembark on its current trajectory. The President disclosed this on Thursday, February 22, 2024, when he received a delegation from the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) led by F lorizelle Liser , CCA’s President and Chief Executive Officer at the State House in Abuja. Nigerians have been gritting their teeth through a biting economic condition resulting from the policies of the Federal Government. Tinubu removed the subsidy on petrol on his first day in office and later floated the naira alongside floods of other reforms. However, despite the untold hardship these reforms have brought the citizens, the President defended his government's decisions and expressed optimism that the nation will overcome the present challenges. “I am happy that the Council is i...

The Senate President had claimed that the Federal Government recently disbursed ₦30bn to each of the 36 state governments to cushion the effect of the food crisis. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has described as untrue the claims made by President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio that state governments got an additional ₦30bn each from the Federal Government to address the food crisis. Makinde, who also doubles as the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), conveyed his rebuttal in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Suleiman Olarenwaju, in Ibadan on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Commenting on the food crisis in the country a couple of days ago, Akpabio revealed that governors recently received the said amount from the Federal Government to ensure that food is available across the country. He added that the funds, which emanated from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), were outside the states' statutory revenue allocations from the federation account....

Many of her colleagues took to the comment section of her post to congratulate her. Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism. Bakare took to her Instagram page to celebrate her achievement with a display of photos of herself and the governor. The actress promised to deliver her best. She wrote: “Now an Honourable 🙏 ya Allah I am grateful 🙏. “To my new boss, Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke Imole Osun. Thank you so much for the trust and opportunity to serve. I promise to deliver my best. So help me God🙏 Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Osun State on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism. “Lots of work to be done. Shall we? the entire good people of Osun State and Nigeria at large. It’s actually a new dawn for me starting my political career from here. God bless Nigeria.” Many of her colleagues also took to the comment section of her ...

The minister stressed his readiness to partner with the private sector to improve infrastructure in the nation's airports. The Federal Government says it will partner with the private sector to improve passenger's experiences at the nation’s airports. Festus Keyamo , the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development made the pledge at the commissioning of Sami-Court Airport hotel, a hospitality project, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Keyamo said his ministry had been working hard to attract the private sector’s participation to boost infrastructure in the nation's airports. He said Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is one of the new innovations the ministry is bringing on board to improve the sector. The minister stressed his readiness to partner with the private sector to improve infrastructure in the nation's airports. Corroborating the minister's position, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku , the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (...

The rice will be distributed to households across the 239 wards in the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The Kogi Government on Tuesday distributed 50 truckload bags of rice to indigent citizens as palliative to cushion the present economic hardships in the state. Speaking during the distribution at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, Gov. Ahmed Ododo warned officials against diversion and hoarding of the palliative. The governor said that the intervention was strictly meant for the indigents at the lower level of the socioeconomic spectrum of the society. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rice will be distributed to households across the 239 wards in the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. “We have put in place the mechanism to track, identify and deal decisively with those who may want to hoard or divert the items from those who needed them most amongst us. “This is to keep our focus on sustainable and long lasting tenure to ensure food security and...

The minster added that Tinubu in the last seven months, has been on track fixing the economy, fighting insecurity and attracting foreign direct investment. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is aware of the rising cost of staple foods in the markets. He disclosed this during the 2024 conference and annual general meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Niger State chapter in Minna on Tuesday. The theme of the conference was “Public Relations in a Challenging Environment: The Role of stakeholders and Communication in a New Niger agenda. Idris, who was represented by Malam Jibrin Ndace , Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), said practical steps were being taken to ameliorate the situation. He said the President had directed the NSA, DSS and IGP to coordinate with state governors to check the activities of those hoarding food commodities to ensure price control. “On behalf of the Federal Gov...

A senator representing Edo central and a governorship aspirant, claimed that he won the election with over 6,000 votes. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its governorship primary election in Edo state as "not completed" and has scheduled a new primary for Thursday, February 22, 2024, to determine its flag bearer for the upcoming September 2024 governorship election in the state. Felix Morka , the national publicity secretary of the APC, issued a statement late on Tuesday, February 20, revealing the party’s decision regarding the controversial primary. The primary election, held on Saturday, February 17, saw Hope Uzodimma , the governor of Imo State and chairman of the Edo primary election committee, declare Dennis Idahosa , a member of the House of Representatives, as the winner of the contest. Idahosa secured 40,483 votes, according to Uzodimma. However, returning officers from various local government areas (LGAs) in the state announced Sunday Dekeri, a l...

President of NOGASA, Chief Benneth Korie says declaring a state of emergency on the nation’s refineries would help to retool the economy. The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the country’s refineries if the economy must be stabilised. President of NOGASA, Chief Benneth Korie , made the call on Tuesday at a news conference in Abuja, while assessing current developments in the oil and gas sector. He said declaring a state of emergency on the nation’s refineries would help to retool the economy. “It is very important that the Nigerian government declares a state of emergency on our refineries. It will help in stabilising distribution price, not just halting importation,” he said. According to Korie, the Tinubu administration should do whatever is possible to ensure the refineries work and also stabilise the naira against the dollar. This, he said, was part of the reasons the refiner...

FCTA official stated that three of the children had escaped earlier due to the poor condition of the orphanage. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed the Priesthood Orphanage in Karon Majigi Village, Abuja after 23 children between the ages of one and 14 were rescued from the orphanage. The children were believed to have been allegedly trafficked from Plateau. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi , the Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCTA, disclosed this while handing over the children to Plateau Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Caroline Dafur, in Abuja on Monday. She said that an investigation was ongoing to unravel the facts of the allegation. Benjamins-Laniyi also said that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike , had authorised the Secretariat to profile and recertify orphanages operating within the nation’s capital. “ Using this as an example, one of the first things I have done is to get approval for the recertification of orphanage homes in Abuja. “The ...

The NLC is gearing up for a nationwide protest over the economic situation of Nigeria. Following the strike embarked upon by petroleum truck drivers on Monday, February 19, 2024, fuel queues have surfaced in many parts of the country, compounding Nigerians’ plights on the lingering cost of living crisis. Fuel queues have surfaced in major cities including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Kaduna, Lagos, Abeokuta and Port Harcourt. The fuel crisis followed the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners’ directives to its members not to make their trucks available for transportation of petroleum products from Monday, February 19, 2024, due to the high cost of operations. The association in a recent letter addressed to the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), said its members can no longer continue operations because of the ‘excruciating challenges’ they face, adding that efforts to get the concerned authorities to address their plights were unsuccessfu...

The event will feature many speakers including Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri , Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. The convener of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) says it is targeting collaboration among stakeholders for energy sustainability. James Shindi, Chief Executive, Brevity Anderson, consultant to NIES, said to actualise this objective, the NIES 2024 summit, the seventh in the series, would feature a new session tagged the Nigerian Petroleum Producers’ Forum. Shindin said in a statement on Sunday that the summit would be a platform for industry leaders to address critical challenges and opportunities facing independent energy producers. He said it would also be an opportunity to share insights and perspectives on navigating the evolving energy landscape. He said the session had its sub-theme as “Innovation, Collaboration, and Resilience: Empowering Independent Producers in the Dynamic Energy Era.” He said this innovative platform would empower independent...

The state police commissioner condoled the family of the deceased while assuring residents of the command’s readiness to secure their lives and property at all times. The Police Command in Plateau has confirmed the murder of Sylvanus Namang, the State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alfred Alabo , the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, in a statement in Jos on Sunday, said that Namang was killed by gunmen at a relaxation spot in Pankshin. “Yesterday (Sunday), at about 8 p.m., we received information that some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, numbering about seven, invaded a relaxation centre located along Pankshin-Jos road, and kidnapped the owner. ”In the process, a customer, one Sylvanus Namang, was shot dead by the invaders. ”On receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Hassan Yabanet, directed the Area Commander and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Pankshin, to arrest the suspects and rescue the...

Explaining the purpose of his visit, the Delta State Commissioner for Urban Renewal, Anoka, said that he visited Lagos to learn from its successful urban planning strategies. The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, hosted a visit from the Delta State Commissioner for Urban Renewal, Michael Anoka. The Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi , said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. He said that the visit to Alausa was to share Lagos’ experience in urban planning and development with Delta State. Sanusi said that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide , received the Delta State Urban Renewal Commissioner and told him about Lagos and her long history of developing resilient planning strategies. He said that the commissioner cited the example of the creation of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority ( LASPPPA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency ( LASBCA)....

The President used the occasion to extend an invitation to the Africa Counter-Terrorism Summit scheduled to take place in April in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is ready to host the African Central Bank in line with the vision of the Abuja Treaty. He said this at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday. The President said his administration would engage the African Union Commission in collaboration with member states to ensure that the bank takes off as scheduled in 2028. Tinubu said that Africa’s success in addressing its challenges hinges on the firmness of its resolution, built on a foundation of deep-rooted solidarity if it is to avoid perpetuating existing problems and creating new ones. “As a continent and as individual nations, we face strong headwinds and difficult hurdles threatening to complicate our mission to bring qualitative democratic governance and economi...