Banditry: Gov Idris to establish military base in Bagudo
Following the recent bandit attacks on some communities in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi, Governor Nasir Idris has assured residents of the affected communities that his administration will establish a military base in the area as part of intensified measures to curb persistent insecurity.
Mbah lists projects yielding Enugu money
*Says ‘We’re fastest growing state in revenue generation yet less than 13 % comes from taxation Editors of print, broadcast and now online platforms were wowed once again by the giant strides of Governor Ndubuisi Mbah when they visited the Coal City for the Annual Conference of the Nigeria Guild of Editors last week. Enugu […]
2026 UN Day of Older Persons: Senior citizens want monthly stipends, free transport
A group of elderly Nigerians, under the umbrella of Global Veterans has called on the Federal, state and local governments to make adequate budgetary provisions for the welfare of senior citizens, including monthly stipends and free transportation, beginning with the 2027 fiscal year. The seniour citizens also advocated the establishment of special welfare centres across […]
FAAN, Bi-Courtney differ on approach to aviation revenue
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, have recommended different approaches to growing the country’s aviation revenue, with the airport management agency advocating a comprehensive review of taxes, levies and charges. Although FAAN said there was a need for […]
NNPC moves to restructure underperforming assets, boost profitability and returns
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is set to restructure its portfolio by rationalising non-core and underperforming assets and reviewing the ownership and operating models of key businesses, including its refineries, as part of efforts to improve profitability, capital efficiency and shareholder returns. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Bashir Bayo Ojulari, […]
2027: 96 APC councillorship candidates endorse Abba Moro for Senate
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Ahead of the 2027 general elections, 96 former All Progressives Congress, APC, Councillorship candidates from the nine Local Government Areas, LGAs, of Benue South Senatorial District, Zone C, have endorsed the incumbent Senator of the district and Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Abba Moro, for another term in the Senate. […]
