The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, has clarified that her office does not directly facilitate payments for projects and programs carried out by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This statement follows recent reports regarding a request from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to transfer N585 million to a…
Environmental offenders in Oyo State are facing stricter penalties, with the imposition of a fine of N110,000 or one month of community service. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, during the 2024 maiden monitoring exercise conducted by the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation Special Task Force,…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has reported a significant effort in combating human trafficking in Katsina State, Nigeria, in 2023. According to Mr. Musa Aliyu, the NAPTIP Commander in Katsina State, the agency rescued a total of 470 victims of human trafficking during the year. These victims were subsequently…
The Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria has praised the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for stabilizing fuel prices without resorting to subsidy payments. Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, the National President of the association, commended this achievement in an interview with Arise Television on Thursday. Gillis-Harry emphasized that if the…
The Yobe State government has made a significant decision regarding private schools in the state, as it announced the cancellation of all existing licences for these institutions. The government has mandated that operators interested in continuing their schools must reapply for new licences, adhering to the laid down rules and regulations. This decision, according to…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) recently announced that the Port Harcourt refinery, currently undergoing repairs, is nearing completion of testing, which will ensure its efficient operation. According to the NNPCL spokesperson, Femi Soneye, the testing phase is expected to conclude shortly, marking a significant step towards the refinery’s full operation. The initial processing…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s security chiefs to ensure a decisive victory against the numerous security challenges facing the country. Speaking at a presidential security briefing in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the need for tangible progress in addressing security threats across the nation. While acknowledging the progress made in eliminating some security threats, President…
The Minister of Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has presented two state-of-the-art unmanned water vessels to President Bola Tinubu, as part of efforts to enhance Nigeria’s security infrastructure. The vessels, known as the S2 and S3 Swift Sea Stalkers, were donated by Swift Ship Company, USA, to aid in combating insecurity on the nation’s waterways and…
The recent turmoil surrounding Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has brought to light a rift between him and Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest billionaire. Emefiele is currently facing trial for alleged fraud and official misconduct during his tenure as CBN governor. The tension between Emefiele and Dangote reportedly stems…
Protests erupted in Plateau State, Nigeria, as a result of the recent killings in several communities, leading to the burning down of the residence of the District Head of Bokkos town, Michal Monday Adanchi. Bokkos town, located in Bokkos Local Government Area, was one of the areas affected by the violent attacks. The district head’s…