Written by The Lagos State Government has sounded a warning over the grave threat to its aquatic ecosystem caused by excessive and indiscriminate dredging of the lagoon in coastal areas by illegal operators. Commissioner for the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, raised the alarm during an emergency meeting with dredgers and tipper operators in Alausa, Ikeja, … Continue reading “Lagos aquatic ecosystem under threat due to illegal dredging Government raises alarm”
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has voiced strong criticism of the tax reform bills currently under consideration, stating that their implementation would hinder the progress of the northern region and adversely affect other parts of the country. The bills, introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in September, have sparked significant opposition, particularly in the … Continue reading “We wont be able to pay salaries if tax reform bills scale through Governor Zulum”
Amsterdam-headquartered Heineken has a glass half full outlook on beer sales in the Gulf, a region that has a history of restricting alcohol sale and consumption. On Thursday, Heineken and…
Written by President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations. Touching down at Orly Airport around 5:10 p.m., President Tinubu was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard, marking a ceremonial start to his visit. … Continue reading “Tinubu Commences Sate Visit To Paris”
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics. According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter. The growth … Continue reading “Tinubu Assures Of Greater Economic Output, Welcome 3rd Quarter GDP Growth Figure”
…Private sector distributed renewable energy generation vital to increasing electricity access – VP Shettima …States’ position on state police due next council meeting The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to reinforce implementation of the National Electrification Strategy in a bid to end the collapse of the nation’s power grid. This is just as Vice … Continue reading “NEC Moves To End Grid Collapse, Sets Up Committee On National Electrification”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged diversion or theft of over N57 billion from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in 2021. The organisation also claimed that hundreds of billions of naira were reportedly missing from other ministries, departments, and … Continue reading “SERAP to Tinubu: Probe ‘missing’ N57bn in humanitarian ministry, punish offenders”
President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. President Tinubu also despatched a similar letter to the House of Representatives. In the letters addressed today to both the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of … Continue reading “Tinubu Writes National Assembly, Seeks Confirmation Of LT. Gen.Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff”
The public bickering between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu, along with their respective supporters, has taken an unbecoming dimension that not only demeans and sullies the essence of public service, it is an embarrassment to the high offices they currently hold, or have held; and an affront to the dignity of … Continue reading “Editorial: Atiku-Tinubu Public Spat A National Disgrace!”
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue prioritising the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable even as the economic reforms bear fruit. President Tinubu stated this on Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, paid him a courtesy … Continue reading “Tinubu To IMF Md:We Shall Continue To Prioritize Social Investment Programmes”