IGP Appoints Police Public Relations Officers and Deputies

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved the posting of Police Public Relations Officers, PPROs, and Deputy Public Relations Officers at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Saturday said the appointments were meant to strengthen community engagement and strategic communication. Adejobi added that the newly posted officers have been “tasked to be professional in their dealings and foster unalloyed relationships with members of the...

Nigerian Government Sets To Enhance Cooperation With Other Countries

The Nigerian government is committed to enhancing cooperation with other countries in education, mining, culture, and tourism. President Bola Tinubu stated this in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Jamaica, Lincoln Downer; and that of Australia, Leilani Bin-Juda; and the Ambassador of Romania, Florin Talapan. President Tinubu in separate meetings assured them of Nigeria’s support for a rewarding stay and re-affirmed his government’s commitment to maintaining an open door policy...

FG Recommends Segilola Model To Mining Companies

In a bid to improve the development of the solid minerals sector in the country, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has advised mining companies to emulate the international best practices of the Segilola gold project to develop the sector. Alake expressed the commitment of the federal government to support mining companies that place a premium on local content in their operations. Speaking during a site tour of the Segilola Resources Operating...

NERC Slams Abuja Electricity N200m Fine Over Misapplication Of New Tariff

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has slammed Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) with a fine of N200 million for failing to adhere to its tariff guidelines, thereby creating a stir among consumers and industry stakeholders alike. According to reports, the fine came in the wake of the Supplementary Order to the Multi-Year Tariff Order for 2024, issued on April 3, 2024, which AEDC has been found in violation of. A detailed correspondence released by...

Taraba State Government To Assist Victims Of Windstorm

Taraba state government will soon assist victims of the devastating windstorm that occurred on Tuesday in Takum that rendered many families homeless. Emmanuel Bello, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication to Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, made the pledge on Wednesday said the administration of Kefas would find ways to support victims in rebuilding their homes destroyed by a storm. He said the high-powered delegation was mandated to take stock of all the damages...

President Tinubu Sign Student Loans Bill

The Student Loans Re-enactment Bill has been signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja. Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant on Social Media to the president tweeted that the bill signing was done in the presence of the leadership from the National Assembly, ministers, and major education stakeholders. The executive bill establishes the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as a corporate body tasked with receiving, managing, and investing funds to...

Insecurity: Gov Ododo Inaugurates Metro Quick Response Squad

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State  on Wednesday launched a Security outfit code named” Metropolitan Quick Response Squad” in a bid to tackle crime across the major cities in Kogi State. According to the Governor,  the initiative is in partnership with the Rapid Response Squad of the Nigeria Police and the joint task force of Security Agencies in the state. At the flag off of the initiative at the government house in Lokoja, Ododo...

Nigeria Eyes End to Electricity Subsidy, Echoing Concerns From Fuel Price Hike

The Nigerian government has announced plans to phase out the electricity subsidy programme, a move that is likely to raise electricity prices for Nigerians. This announcement comes just barely a year after the controversial removal of fuel subsidy, sparking concerns about affordability and potential economic strain on Nigerians. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga justified the decision by citing the high cost of the subsidy program, estimated at N3.3 trillion annually. The government argues that these funds...

Enugu State Pensioners’ Verification Schedule Released

The Enugu State Government has released the schedule for the verification of pensioners of local government and primary school teachers in each of the three senatorial zones in the state. Pensioners both within and outside the state are advised to participate in the exercise for smooth and accurate disbursement of pensions to all deserving pensioners. In a bulletin signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Professor Chidiebere Onyia states, “These visits aim to...

PDP: N/Central Sets To Replace Ayu, Damagum With Substantive Chairman

….Demands To Serve Out Its Term The North Central caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made relevant arrangements to produce a substantive National Chairman to replace Sen. Iyorcha Ayu, who was sacked since last year, as well as the acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum. Recall that the position of the National Chairman of the Party is allotted to the North Central, but since the removal of Ayu, Damagum, who is the Deputy...

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