The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, Tokunbo Wahab, has given a seven-day contravention notice to owners of buildings situated along Orchid Road, Agungi, Ajiran, Conservation Road, and Osapa, all along the Ikota River. The announcement was made following an inspection tour by Wahab and the Special Adviser to the Governor…
Sierra Leone faced a security breach on Sunday, prompting a swift response from Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a demonstration of solidarity, a high-powered delegation was dispatched to Freetown, as disclosed by Sierra Leone President Julius Bio. The delegation, consisting of prominent figures including Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has made a significant announcement, declaring a monthly allowance of N10,000 for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state. The move is aimed at mitigating the impact of the recent removal of fuel subsidies. Governor Fintiri disclosed this initiative during the swearing-in ceremony of the…
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has committed to taking decisive actions to bring an end to the persistent strikes plaguing Nigerian universities. Abubakar Fulata, the committee’s Chairman, conveyed this assurance during a meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday with the Executive Secretary of the National University Commission and vice-chancellors of federal universities….
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its intent to contest the recent ruling by the Appeal Court, which upheld Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the March 18 gubernatorial election. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, Hakeem Amode, the PDP Publicity Secretary in Lagos, revealed the party’s decision to pursue further…
The total public debt for Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory stands at N9.17 trillion, as reported by the Debt Management Office (DMO). In response to concerns over alleged mismanagement of public funds, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the World Bank to suspend loans to Nigeria’s states. In a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is embarking on an initiative to bolster job creation and provide robust support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Plans are underway to raise £200 million from philanthropic organizations, a strategic move to fuel economic growth across the nation. Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, Senior Special Assistant to the President on MSMEs…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted approval for the 2024 appropriation bill, endorsing a revised budget of N27.50 trillion, reflecting a substantial increase of N1.5 trillion from the initial estimate. The government’s original proposal of N26.2 trillion underwent scrutiny, prompting a reassessment of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) approved by the National Assembly….
A political storm has erupted in Delta State over the cost of four road projects awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria PLC in Warri and Effurun metropolises. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori disclosed a cumulative contract sum of N77,997,159,339.91 for the projects, emphasizing their importance in easing traffic congestion and enhancing infrastructure. However, the Delta State APC, led…
In a significant breakthrough, the Imo State Police Command has apprehended 18 individuals suspected to be members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN. This development is linked to the tragic incident involving the killing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ahiazu Mbaise and an Inspector of Police at BOEK Petroleum Filling Station, Ahiara Junction,…