Obaseki threatens to probe N30bn Benin stormwater project
By Gabriel Enogholase & Ozioruva Aliu Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, yesterday, threatened to probe the N30 billion Benin stormwater project by the previous administration in the state. He described the project as a ploy to defraud Edo people. The governor made the disclosure while inspecting the Textile Mill Road catchment of the project, […]
NTA, NCAC join forces to combat rape
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) have resolved together to tackle the menace of rape in Nigeria. The Director-General, NCAC, Otunba Segun Runsewe and the Director-General, NTA, Mallam Yakubu ibn Mohammed made this resolution when the NCAC boss paid a courtesy call on his counterpart in NTA […]
FG: Governors to have final say on petrol price hike, meet Thursday
THE final decision on petrol pump price increase will be taken by the 36 states governors at their meeting on Thursday, the Federal Government has said.
Can we afford bicameral legislature? (2)
By Eric Teniola This piece, last week, highlighted the difference between bicameral and unicameral systems of governance. Today, it traces the history of Nigeria’s bicameral constitution CERTAINLY the presidential system of government is not the major cause of our problems, but it has worsened our crises. No consultation with the people on the new adventure, […]
COVID-19: Fake vaccines now in
circulation, FG raises alarm • Nigeria to receive 4m doses of NAFDAC-certified AstraZeneca By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Federal Government has raised alarm over the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccines in the country, warning Nigerians of dangerous consequences should they resort to taking such uncertified jab. It added that following the recent certification given […]
Agriculture: Akwa Ibom’s second oil
In line with his determination to diversify the economy away from oil, Governor Udom Emmanuel led administration is investing massively in agriculture. Talk of Akwa Ibom without oil in the nearest future, this is it.
Shippers Council, NICON move to avert N670m loss to container deposit
By Godfrey Bivbere & Providence Adeyinka The Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, and the National Insurance Company of Nigeria, NICON, have finalised measures to curb the loss of about N670 million suffered by shippers in the country over failure to return empty containers within the time specified by shipping lines. Shippers pay container deposits […]
Experts seek effective media report of govt agencies
By Babajide Komolafe ECONOMY Communication experts have advocated effective media coverage of strategic agencies and parastatals of the federal government. Such strategic government agencies include the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Pensions Commission (PenCom) and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), among others. The experts spoke at a seminar organised by The Whistler Newspapers in […]
Covid-19: EU to give €100m for vaccination strategies and capacity in Africa
BY Victoria Ojeme The European Union has said it is set to make a donation of €100 million to curb the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic and provide vaccination strategies, capacity in Africa. The President of the EU, Ursula von der Leyen, made the announcement weekend. He said that the €100 million, is in […]
Jaiz Bank, NAHCON launch Hajj Savings Scheme
Bank Plc, in a bid to ease pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia for muslims, has launched the National Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) in the North East and South East zones of the country.
Tallen pays condolence visit to NAF, commiserates with CAS
The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on the death of its personnel in the crashed NAF aircraft. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, AVM Ibikunle Daramola, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The NAF Beechcraft King Air B350i aircraft crash-landed […]
