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,...

APC Felicitates Tinubu On Re-Election As ECOWAS Chairman

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his re-election as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. President Tinubu who was first elected last July in Bissau, Guinea Bissau, to steer the affairs the regional bloc for a one-year term, was re-elected by a unanimous decision of fellow Heads of Government at the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority held...

Bauchi State Government Commences Distribution Of Food Palliative To Schools

The Bauchi State Government has commenced distribution of Food Palliative to Boarding and Integrated Qur’anic Tsangaya Schools across the state as part of measures to cushion the economic hardship being faced by the populace. Dr Jamila Dahiru, State Commissioner for Education who kicked off the distribution exercise at Government Girls College Bauchi said the food commodities were provided by the State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. “The 28 benefitting schools with a cumulative student population of...

Federal Court Orders Forfeiture Of $16,500, N127m

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of $16,500 and N127m, which were fraudulently diverted from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The presiding Judge, Justice Kehinde Ogundare had on May 23, 2024, ordered the interim forfeiture of the funds to the federal government of Nigeria following a motion ex parte filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Counsel to EFCC, Suleiman...

Ekiti: Oyebanji Launches N1Bn Loan for Businesswomen

…Warns, Facility Not National Cake Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has launched Government (EKSG)/Access Bank’s N1 billion Loan Initiative for female business owners, and has warned that it shouldn’t be perceived as a share of the “National Cake”. The Governor stated that the soft loan initiative was targeted at stimulating the economy and to fully involve women in the evolving development process. He noted that the soft loan initiative was specifically designed to empower the women,...

Houston Hit Hard by Hurricane Beryl

Torrential winds and heavy rainfall hit Houston, Texas, United States on Monday morning, causing widespread destruction and loss of lives. The strong storm, known as Hurricane Beryl, reached the Texas coast after travelling over the ocean, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall with it of up to 130 kilometres per hour, causing widespread destruction and chaos in its wake. According to reports, at least four people have lost their lives as a result of the...

Kwara State University Expels 175 Students For Possession Of Firearm, Others

By Hassan Umar Shallpella The Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for various offences ranging from examination malpractices, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations, and illegal possession of a firearm, among others. The expulsion was contained in a statement signed by t The institution’s acting Director, University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu in a statement made available to Newsmen said the expelled students were penalized for the...

Federal Government Suspends, Tariffs, Taxes On Imported Food Items

In its effort to achieve food security and economic stability in the country, the Federal Government has suspended duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security who announced this at a press briefing held at the National Press Centre, Abuja on Monday, said the move is part of the Presidential Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan aimed at achieving food security...

Tinubu Wins Second Term as ECOWAS Chairman

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has re-elected President Bola Tinubu as its Chairman with a unanimous vote. Tinubu, who has been a key figure in West African politics, will serve another one-year term as Chairman of the regional body at the expiration of his first tenure on 9th July 2024. He was unanimously re-elected at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held in Abuja,...

Tinubu Reelected ECOWAS Chairman, Calls For Commitment

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has re-elected President Bola Tinubu as the chairman of the regional body for a second term. Tinubu who was reelected during the 65th session of ECOWAS Heads of State Summit in Abuja charged the Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work towards the establishment and sustenance of a regional standby force for the security and economic advancement of the community. While speaking during the opening...

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