The Nigerian Government released ₦1.23 trillion to 17 ministries for the execution of capital projects in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023. According to the Budget Implementation Report for Q3, 2023 released by the Budget Office on Sunday, 75.4 per cent lower than the ₦5trn allocated for capital expenditure in the 2023 budget, resulted in a deficit of ₦3.8tn. The fund was aimed at advancing development and infrastructure initiatives as of September 30, 2023. Capital projects are major investments in physical infrastructure or assets that are expected to provide long-term benefits. These projects usually involve the construction, acquisition, or renovation…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Reverend Father Mikah Suleiman, who was kidnapped by bandits two weeks ago, has been freed. The Director of Communications for the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Father Pascal Salifu, announced the release on Sunday, stating that Father Suleiman, the parish priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba in Gusau, Zamfara State, is now receiving necessary care and support. “We are overjoyed to announce the safe release of Fr. Mikah Suleiman, who was kidnapped on 22/06/2024,” said Father Salifu. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to God for His protection and to everyone who offered prayers and support during this challenging time.…
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule has issued a 7-day ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to re-present the 2024 budget to the House. The order follows the first sitting of the pro-Wike House on Monday after some months. The other House led by Victor Oko-Jumbo is also holding a parallel sitting. Fubara had earlier presented the budget to the House loyal to him when his current Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie presided as the Speaker. ALSO READ Pro-Fubara, Wike lawmakers hold parallel sittings Ehie and the other pro-Fubara lawmakers passed the budget estimates, and the governor…
The Nyesom Wike and Sim Fabura factions of the Rivers State House of Assembly lawmakers are locked up in parallel sittings this Monday morning. Lawmakers were already arriving at the House of Assembly Quarters amidst heavy security presence as this report was filed. While Speaker, Martin Amaewhule was seen walking into the chamber, the Victor Oko-Jumbo section will also sit to screen a commissioner nominee. Oko-Jumbo will be presiding over the other House sitting. On Sunday night, the Oko-Jumbo-led House loyal to the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara had in a letter by the Clerk, Dr G. M Gillis-West, invited a…
“The rescue efforts by NEMA are in addition to the ongoing sensitization and awareness activities being carried out to alert the public of the predicted flood for necessary actions to be taken to avert negative impacts.”
Last month was the hottest June on record across the globe, the EU’s climate monitor said Monday, capping half a year of wild and destructive weather from floods to heatwaves. Every month since June 2023 has eclipsed its temperature record in a 13-month streak of unprecedented global heat, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said. “This is more than a statistical oddity and it highlights a large and continuing shift in our climate,” said the service director, Carlo Buontempo. “Even if this specific streak of extremes ends at some point, we are bound to see new records being broken as…
“Unfortunately, the engagement with the Minister of Education has not shown any convincing commitment to the payment of the withheld salaries and resolutions of other pending grievances of JAC of the two unions.
“It still feels surreal and I can’t wait to fulfil my duties as the new Miss Supranational 2024. It’s going to be a very special year and my heart is filled with pride. Thank you to my country for your support,” Zahra said.
“A total of 500 stalks have been carefully selected and packaged to about 2,500 setts. These will be handed over to the company’s representatives,” he said.
Meanwhile, the three military rulers on Saturday, July 6, formally inaugurated the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) during their meeting in Niamey, a move that indicates severing ties with ECOWAS.