Amid mounting health concerns, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has decided to delegate his responsibilities to Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, resisting calls from influential figures, including President Bola Tinubu, to step down. The decision, announced through a statement by Akeredolu’s spokesman, Richard Olatunde, comes as the governor plans to proceed on medical leave from December 13 due…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reiterated his administration’s dedication to positioning Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to leverage the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He emphasized the need to equip these enterprises with the necessary skills to enhance their effectiveness and contribute to the stimulation of intra-African trade. Speaking at the opening ceremony…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, voiced significant concerns during her appearance before the Joint National Assembly Committee on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to defend the 2024 budget. Chairing the committee, Senator Idiat Adebule presided over a session that brought to light the ministry’s struggle with what Edu deemed an…
In a humanitarian gesture, Nigerian senators have collectively donated one month’s worth of salaries, totaling N109 million, to the victims of the military drone mishap that occurred on December 3 in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The tragic incident resulted in the accidental killing of 85 civilians who had gathered for…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new foreign policy framework dubbed the “4D foreign policy,” aimed at leveraging the nation’s diplomatic relationships for strategic advantages. Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, launched the initiative in Abuja on Monday, emphasizing its focus on Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora. In his address during the…
In a recent development, it is speculated that Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State may be contemplating a move to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), according to a report by New Telegraph. The report suggests that Governor Alia is engaged in substantive discussions with PDP leaders as he no longer feels assured of securing the…
The Nigerian Senate has called on the executive branch to allocate a minimum of 10% of the total annual budget revenue to support agricultural production. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture Production, Services, and Rural Development, Salihu Mustapha, emphasized this plea during the joint budget defense session of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive, causing a ripple effect across banks, financial institutions, and non-bank financial institutions. The latest move involves the suspension of processing charges previously levied on substantial cash deposits, marking a significant shift in policy. According to the revised “Guide to Charges by Banks, Other Financial…
Government operations in Kano are grappling with disruptions following a court order that froze a minimum of 24 bank accounts belonging to the state government. The freezing of these accounts is a consequence of the Federal High Court, Kano imposing a hefty N30 billion fine against the state government for the demolition of properties belonging…
President Bola Tinubu has emphatically declared his determination to triumph in the ongoing battle to safeguard Nigeria. Addressing the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2023 in Maiduguri, Borno State, Tinubu asserted that he will relentlessly support the military in their mission to quell the challenges facing the nation. In his address, President Tinubu applauded…