The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the declaration of public holidays to commemorate the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This declaration, made by the Honorable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on behalf of the Federal Government, designates Monday and Tuesday, December 25th and 26th, 2023, as well as Monday, January 1st, 2024, as…
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has identified panic withdrawals by bank customers as a significant factor contributing to the current scarcity of the naira. Mr. Olusoji Oluwole, the President of ASSBIFI, highlighted this issue in a statement released in Lagos. According to Oluwole, the recent surge in withdrawals…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 11 justices to fill vacancies in the Supreme Court following the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. The confirmation came after the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters considered and adopted a report during Thursday’s plenary session. The nominees confirmed include Justice Haruna Tsammani (North…
Rt Hon Enema Paul, the Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, has tendered his resignation during a plenary session, citing deteriorating health as the reason for his departure from office. In an emotional letter read on the House floor, Rt Hon Enema Paul expressed his gratitude and admiration for Governor Yahaya Bello,…
The Federal Government is set to provide a monthly palliative of N25,000 to about 230,411 households in Kogi State as part of its “Renewed Hope Initiative Intervention” aimed at cushioning the impact of fuel subsidy removal. Sadiya Abdullahi, the National Enrolment Manager of the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO), revealed this during the enrolment process…
The Nigerian Senate has granted approval for the extension of the implementation period of the supplementary appropriation bill from December 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024. This decision follows an amendment presented by the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, to the 2023 Appropriation Bill and the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, allowing for the…
The House of Representatives has initiated a new investigation into the status of Nigeria Air, a national carrier concept conceived during the previous administration. The decision came following a motion moved by Tarkighir Dickson (APC, Benue), prompting relevant aviation committees to delve into the proposed airline. Nigeria Air was unveiled at the Farnborough Air Show…
The Federal Government is preparing to establish a new committee responsible for selecting a fresh set of ambassadors to replace those who have been recalled. This development was disclosed by Alkasim Abdulkadir, an aide to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, during an interview in Abuja. Abdulkadir highlighted that the process of appointing new…
The Police Command in Oyo State has taken disciplinary action against two of its special constables, Kareem Fatai and Jimoh Lukman, who were dismissed over allegations of extortion. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Adebola Hamzat, made this announcement during a press briefing at the Command’s Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. According to CP Hamzat, the dismissal…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd., has announced the successful completion of the mechanical phase of the rehabilitation work on the Area 5 Plant of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), fulfilling its commitment to achieving this milestone by December 31, 2023. Over the past two years, extensive rehabilitation efforts have been underway at…