Buhari Vows to Control Nigeria’s Insecurity Amidst Uncertainty

EconomyNational SecurityNigeriaBuhari Vows to Control Nigeria’s Insecurity Amidst Uncertainty

Beloved John (Staff Writer)May 14, 2021

ABUJA — In a major step toward addressing the heightened insecurity across the nation, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to put every available resource to use in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. In a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the president linked the activities of the bandits to food security. He affirmed that the violent attacks will be addressed to ensure the nation’s food security is not threatened. “Mr. Buhari has been criticized...

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Adamawa State Government To Liquidate Its Share With N150m

EconomyNewsNigeriaAdamawa State Government To Liquidate Its Share With N150m

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 7, 2021

YOLA — The Adamawa state Executive Council has approved the one hundred and fifty million naira (N150m) representing thirty percent (30%) to liquidate its share of an outstanding indebtedness incurred by the previous administrations. Dr. Umar Garba Pella, Commissioner of Information and Strategy disclosed this while briefing newsmen shortly after the meeting explained that the council deliberated extensively on the direction of the state where approvals were made. “The present administration inherited nonperforming debt on...

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Refinery Rehabilitation: NNPC Tasks Contractor On Project Completion

BusinessNewsOil & GasRefinery Rehabilitation: NNPC Tasks Contractor On Project Completion

PilotnewsMay 6, 2021

PORT HARCOURT — The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)  has tasked the Contractor to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt Refineries Companies (PHRC) to ensure completion of the project at the estimated time frame. The Group Managing Director, Malam Mele Kyari disclosed this at the kick-off meeting of the Rehabilitation of PHRC, in Port Harcourt, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the meeting signified the take-off of the rehabilitation project. The PHRC operates two refineries;...

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Senate Directs Nigeria Customs Service To Seized Goods To Traders

BusinessNewsSenate Directs Nigeria Customs Service To Seized Goods To Traders

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 5, 2021

The chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions Senator Ayo Akinyelure has asked the Nigeria Customs Service to return the goods it seized from shops of rice traders in Ibadan, Oyo State. The committee’s chairman stated this after his panel heard a petition from the rice traders. The traders had, through Senator Kola Balogun (Oyo South), petitioned the Senate, alleging that men of the Nigerian Customs invaded Oja Oba and Bodija markets in...

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Federal Government To Prune Agencies, Review Salaries Of Civil Servants

EconomyLabourNewsNigeriaFederal Government To Prune Agencies, Review Salaries Of Civil Servants

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 5, 2021

ABUJA — The federal government says it has directed the National Salaries, Incomes & Wages Commission (NSIWC) to review salaries of civil servants and some federal agencies. BudgIT, a civic-tech non-profit organization, said it recently uncovered 316 duplicated capital projects worth N39.5 billion in the 2021 budget. Minister of finance, budget, and national planning Zainab Ahmed announced this at a policy dialogue on corruption and cost of governance in Nigeria, organised by the Independent Corrupt...

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FG Extends Deadline for NIN-SIM Registration to June 30

BusinessTelecommunicationFG Extends Deadline for NIN-SIM Registration to June 30

Beloved John (Staff Writer)May 4, 2021

The deadline for NIN-SIM registration has been extended for another eight weeks. The extension was approved by the federal government to enable telecom subscribers link their NIN to their sim cards without any last-minute hitch according to Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy. A joint statement by the Nigerian Communications Commission and the National Identity Management Commission confirmed that Isa made the announcement during a virtual meeting. The announcement makes it the...

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Thoughts on the politics of the Anambra Airport and Governor Obiano

ColumnsEconomyNigeriaOpinionThoughts on the politics of the Anambra Airport and Governor Obiano

PilotnewsMay 3, 20211

“With this achievement,  governor Obiano has earned an enviable spot in the chronicles of Anambra times.” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu As expected, the Anambra International Airport, Umueri which test flight successfully landed and took off a few days ago has drawn several commentaries. One must however admit that the argument, fanfare on the part of government supporters, and dismissal on the part of most opposition of this project, are not altogether unforeseen considering that the expectations of...

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COVID-19:Adamawa State Remain Unshakable-Fintiri

CoronavirusEconomyWellnessCOVID-19:Adamawa State Remain Unshakable-Fintiri

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 2, 2021

YOLA — Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has restated the resolve of his administration to remain consistent in every facet of human endeavor remains unshakeable despite daunting challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the attendant economic crunch. He appreciates the organized Labour in the State for towing the path of industrial harmony and embracing dialogue as an imperative to resolving disputes and acknowledged the eternal contributions of workers. The Governor stated this Saturday...

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Osinbajo Outlines FG’s Policies for Development of ICT Startups Ecosystem

BusinessTelecommunicationOsinbajo Outlines FG’s Policies for Development of ICT Startups Ecosystem

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 30, 2021

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osibanjo has said that the Federal Government is to reconvene the Technology and Creativity Advisory Council on policies that would support the ecosystem for ICT startups in the country. Osibanjo said this on Thursday, at the Startup and Developer virtual event organized by Google, with the theme “ The African Start-up Ecosystem Opportunity’’, in Abuja Represented by Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Osibanjo identified...

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CBN Reshuffles First Bank Board

BusinessNewsCBN Reshuffles First Bank Board

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 29, 2021

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the appointment of Tunde Hassan-Odukale as Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN). CBN also approved the appointment of Remi Babalola as Chairman of FBN Holdings Plc, a subsidiary of FBN. It had earlier announced the removal of Mrs. Ibukun Awosika as Chairman of the board of FBN and Mr. Oba Otudeko as Chairman of the board of FBN Holdings also announced the reinstatement of Sola...

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