2024 AFNIS Summit To Harness Africa’s Mineral Resources – Alake

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has said that the forthcoming African Natural Resources & Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2024 is pivotal for harnessing Africa’s mineral resources to achieve sustainable economic development. Addressing journalists about the 3rd edition of the summit, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria from July 16, Alake emphasized that the summit provides a vital platform that unites government officials, private sector stakeholders, and industry experts from across the...

Kogi: Fanwo Commends Appeal Court Judgment, Affirming Ododo’s Victory

Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications has commended the Appeal Court judgment affirming the victory of Alh. Usman Ododo as the democratically elected Governor of Kogi State. Hailing the judgment, Fanwo noted that the judgment represents “echoes of the indisputable victory” of the Governor at the poll. Addressing journalists shortly after the judgment on Thursday, the Kogi State Government Spokesman said the Governor will remain unwavering in his faith...

NLC President Advocates Return To Old Pension Scheme

The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Joe Ajaero has advocated for a return to the previous pension scheme to ensure retirees’ financial security. NLC President speaking at the 2024 National Pre-retirement Summit on Wednesday organized by XEM, Comrade with the summit, themed “Challenges, Strategies, Prospects, and Opportunities at Retirement in Nigeria.” Ajaero stressed that the current pension system fails to fulfill its core purpose, exprand essed concern over the alleged significant pension...

Federal Government To Import 500,000 Metric Tons Of Maize, Wheat

The Federal Government has unveiled series of strategic measures aimed at addressing the high food prices currently affecting the nation with the importation of 250,000 metric tons of wheat and 250,000 metric tons of maize. Senator Abybakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security disclosed this in his X verified handle @senatorAkyari, said the measures will be implemented over the next 180 days. He said the imported food commodities will be subjected to a Recommended...

Enugu Government Set to Revamp GTC Enugu, Construct 8 STV Schools

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to commence construction of eight Science, Technical, and Vocational (STV) Schools in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah revealed this on Wednesday during the inspection of the Government Technical College, GTC, Enugu school premises. Prof Mbah further revealed the STV Schools will focus on three major areas; Science and Technology, Building and Architecture, and Industrial Agriculture. Disappointed at the present state of GTC Enugu, the...

2027: NNPP Says Elected Members Will Be Ratified To Qualify For 2nd Term

Comrade Ogini Sunday Olaposi, the Secretary General of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has said that all elected office holders of the party shall be ratified to qualify for reelection in 2027. Olaposi in a statement on Wednesday said that all those elected on the platform of the NNPP in 2023 shall be encouraged to pledge loyalty to the leadership of the party and the board He said that the original certificate of registration is...

Tinubu Steps Down Memo On Old Contract Awards For Road Projects

President Bola Tinubu has stepped down some memos from the Federal Ministry of Works to allow the Federal Executive Council to re-examine projects that require augmentation and review. While briefing State House Correspondents after the Council meeting on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that the council directed the Minister of Works, David Umahi to work with the Ministers of Budget and National Planning and the Minister of Finance to...

EndSARS: ECOWAS Court Finds Nigerian Govt Guilty of Rights Violation

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Court of Justice has ruled that the Nigerian government violated the human rights of protesters during the #EndSARS demonstrations in 2020. The court specifically condemned the government’s response to the demonstrations at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, where security forces reportedly opened fire on peaceful protestors. The ruling comes after a lawsuit filed by three individuals who participated in the protests, which called for an end to...

FG, USAID Sign N115bn Deal on Power Sector Reform and Electrification

The Nigerian government, through the Federal Ministry of Power, has signed a N115 billion partnership deal with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, to support Nigeria’s energy reform and clean energy transition. The agreement was signed by USAID’s Nigeria Mission Director, Melissa Jones, and the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Power, Mahmuda Mamman on Wednesday. The deal is aimed at addressing the longstanding challenges in providing reliable and sustainable power to...

Wealth Creation: Oyebanji Seeks Belgium’s Partnership In Technology, Agriculture

The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has said that his administration is building blocks for mutual bilateral relationships between the state and developed countries of the world to turn around the fortunes of its citizens. He state this during a meeting with the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter Leenknegt at the Belgium Embassy in Abuja, on Wednesday, where potential areas of collaboration were discussed. Oyebanji who was accompanied by the some state officials,...

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