The Oyo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to implement stricter measures against corruption across all sectors. Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, the Chairman of CAN in Oyo State, emphasized the need for the government to diversify the economy by focusing on agriculture, ensuring a stable market system,…
Over 45,000 hopefuls applied for 2,000 positions in the recently concluded Ogun Teach intern program of the Ogun State government, as revealed by the State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu. This staggering number of applications indicates fierce competition for the coveted spots, ensuring that only the most outstanding candidates will be…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced its action plan for 2024 and the near term of 2024 to 2026, outlining key regulatory measures to advance its mandate. Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive of the Commission, revealed that the Regulatory Action Plan (RAP) is designed to enhance predictability, future licensing rounds policy…
Federal lawmakers have significantly increased the budget of the National Assembly from the initial proposal of N197.93 billion by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to N344.48 billion. This approved budget exceeds the combined budgets of the 15 largest federal universities in Nigeria, which total N327.8 billion for 2024. The disparity is notable as the National Assembly,…
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu, has officially opened an 80-bed healthcare facility in Lagos state, named after him, located in the Surulere area of Lagos. This hospital includes a paediatric unit and a dialysis centre. Gbajabiamila handed over the facility to the Lagos state government on Tuesday during the…
Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration inherited an empty treasury when it assumed office, leading to a necessity for borrowing to meet financial obligations. Osoba made this revelation during an interview on Arise Television, where he highlighted the challenges faced by Tinubu’s government upon assuming leadership. He…
The international non-governmental organization (NGO) Mercy Corps has expressed its appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its role in facilitating the safe and swift departure of a Nigerian citizen from the conflict-ridden Gaza region. Alkasim Abdulkadir, the Special Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yussuf Tuggar, revealed this development in Abuja…
Sadiya Umar-Farouk, the former minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, is set to be questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of involvement in a 37.1 billion naira fraud. This development follows the arrest of Halima Shehu, the National Social Investment Programme Agency’s former head, who is also…
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the contractor responsible for laying tracks on the Eastern Narrow Railway project, has announced the completion of track laying on the Port Harcourt to Aba section of the corridor. In a statement published on the official website of the construction company, CCECC disclosed the milestone, marking significant progress in…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia State has called on Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration as it works to revive the country’s economy. Speaking during a visit to the chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Kalu acknowledged the economic challenges facing Nigerians and urged them to give…