Solid Minerals: FG guarantees Qatari businessmen of investor-friendly policies

EconomyNewsNigeriaSolid Minerals: FG guarantees Qatari businessmen of investor-friendly policies

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

To boost investment in solid minerals, the Federal Government (FG) has guaranteed Qatari businessmen of investor friendly policies to facilitate business in Nigeria. Dr. Oladele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, noted that comprehensive data on the pattern and quantity of energy mineral Lithium are available at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency for businesses interested in  establishing lithium companies in Nigeria. Alake stated this in Doha, Qatar on Saturday at a meeting with Qatari businessmen on...

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Benue Govt tackles APC chieftains over alleged use of gunmen to disrupt peace

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBenue Govt tackles APC chieftains over alleged use of gunmen to disrupt peace

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

….As police stops APC ‘executive interface’ from holding State Government (BNSG) has tackled suspended chairman of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Austin Agada and a chieftain of the party, Dr. Mathias Byuan over alleged use of hired gunmen to disrupt peace in the state. Recall that Dr. Mathias Byuan was recently inaugurated as the Executive Director, Finance and Accounts of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Abuja. The State Government insisted...

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Niger Foods set to establish 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau

EconomyNewsNigeriaNiger Foods set to establish 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

In a bid to tackle food insecurity, Niger Foods has signed a lease agreement to develop a 30,000-hectare farm estate in Ishau District of Niger State. The agreement was signed at the Emir Palace in the presence of the Emir of Minna, Alh (Dr) Umar Faruq Bahago. The initiative is in line with former Governor Umaru Bago’s commitment to establish farm estates across 25 local government areas of Niger State. The chairman of Niger Foods...

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Akinade emerges first female chairman of Lagos chapter of IPAC

NewsNigeriaAkinade emerges first female chairman of Lagos chapter of IPAC

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 2, 2024

Temilola Akinade of National Rescue Movement (NRM) has emerged as the first female chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) to lead the new executive committee. Akinade emerged the new Lagos chairman of IPAC in a keenly contested election held at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Media Centre, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos State. The election was conducted yesterday by the body’s National Officers led by Mr. Martins Egbeola, National Organising Secretary and...

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CBN Revokes Operating Licenses Of Over 4,000 Bureaux De Change Operators

BusinessNewsNigeriaCBN Revokes Operating Licenses Of Over 4,000 Bureaux De Change Operators

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 2, 2024

Due to failure to comply with various regulatory provisions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators. A statement by Mrs Sidi Ali Hakama, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, said the Apex bank invoked its powers under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, Act No. 5, and the Revised Operational Guidelines for Bureaux De Change 2015 (the Guidelines)....

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BVN-NIN Linkage: 85.51 Million Bank Customers May Be Affected

BusinessNewsNigeriaBVN-NIN Linkage: 85.51 Million Bank Customers May Be Affected

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 2, 2024

Due to their inability to link their National Identification Numbers (NINs) and Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs) to their accounts, it is estimated that no fewer than 85.51 million bank customers may not be able to withdraw from their bank accounts by March 1, 2024. On December 1, 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN declared that any bank accounts lacking NIN and a BVN will be designated as ‘Post no Debit,’ and had asked banks...

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There won’t be Nigeria in 2027, unless  you fix growing hardship, CSOs tell Tinubu

NewsNigeriaThere won’t be Nigeria in 2027, unless  you fix growing hardship, CSOs tell Tinubu

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 1, 2024

…..carpet president over negative comments about mass protest A coalition of Citizens Groups and eminent civil society leaders, United Action Front of the Civil Society has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently fix hardship in the country, failing which there won’t be  Nigeria in 2027. According to the group, Tinubu should tackle the unbearable hunger and hardship being experienced by Nigerians or perish the thought that there will a 2027 for him to engage Nigerians...

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Review Oronsaye report before implementation, Reps advises FG

NewsNigeriaPoliticsReview Oronsaye report before implementation, Reps advises FG

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 1, 2024

The Federal House of Representatives has asked President Bola Tinubu to review the Steve Oronsaye Report as well as other reports aimed at revamping the Nigerian civil service before implementation. Recall that Presidential Goodluck Jonathan had in 2012 set up a the Presidential Committee on rationalisation and restructuring of the Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions and Agencies. The committee headed by former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Steve Oronsaye, recommended the scrapping and...

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Enugu House Debate Bill to Prohibit Illegal Land, Property Occupation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu House Debate Bill to Prohibit Illegal Land, Property Occupation

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 1, 2024

To curb the menace of land grabbing and encroaching in Enugu State, a bill for a Law to Prohibit Forceful Entry and Illegal Occupation of Land Properties, Violent and Fraudulent Conducts about Land Properties in Enugu State and for Connected Purposes (HB 5), 2024 has scaled through second reading at the Enugu State House of Assembly. Opening the debate on the bill, Iloabuchi Aniagu, Minority Leader and member representing Nkanu West Constituency reeled out the...

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Commander-General Of Hisbah Board Kano Resigns

NewsNigeriaCommander-General Of Hisbah Board Kano Resigns

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 1, 2024

Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa has announced his resignation as the Commander-General of Kano’s Hisbah Board, accusing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of discouragement. Daurawa In a video shared on his social media handle said he was discouraged by the governor’s comments despite his efforts to promote societal morality in the state. “Currently, I’m in Kaduna State, meeting with lawmakers led by the Speaker to discuss implementing a mandatory pre-marital health check in Kano, similar to other...

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