The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared ₦1.703 trillion revenue among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) for January. This is according to a communiqué made available to newsmen at the end of FAAC meeting by Mr Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) on Thursday in Abuja. According to the communiqué, the N1.703 trillion total revenue comprised statutory revenue of N749.727 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N718.781 billion. It also comprised Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N20.548 billion and Augmentation of…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Lagos-based socio-cultural group, De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, has condemned what it describes as the “systematic marginalization” of indigenous Lagosians in the state’s political structure. The group, in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, by its Media Office, alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is imposing non-indigenes in key leadership positions, sidelining qualified Lagos natives. The statement, titled “Exposed: Systematic Marginalization of Lagos Indigenes” with the rider “A Call for Indigenous Solidarity”, specifically addressed the ongoing political crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The group accused President Tinubu of orchestrating efforts to remove the first female Speaker…
The Kano State Government, in collaboration with Geoscan Technologies Nigeria, has taken a significant step toward enhancing investment in the solid minerals sector. A high-level roundtable discussion was held on Tuesday in Kaduna, focusing on data-driven strategies to position Kano as a prime destination for global investors. The meeting featured key representatives from Geoscan Technologies Nigeria, including partners from its global headquarters in Berlin, Germany. Among them were Founder Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Co-founder, Directors, and Senior Geologists. Leading the Kano State delegation was the Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Hamza Safiyanu, alongside Permanent Secretary Engineer Mansur Yakubu and…
VFS Global has introduced a Generative AI-powered chatbot to enhance customer support for UK visa applicants worldwide. This advanced chatbot offers human-like interactions through voice and text, providing instant and accurate information to streamline the visa application process. Developed in-house by VFS Global’s AI team, it ensures seamless access to country-specific guidance while upholding stringent data privacy and security standards. ALSO READ Syngenta expands global leadership in agricultural biologicals with new acquisitions and partnerships ALSO READ AI to replace 4,000 jobs in South-East Asia’s largest bank Jen Vidler, Deputy Director at UK Visas and Immigration, emphasized the chatbot’s role in…
Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, is enhancing its commitment to sustainable farming by expanding its biological research and development. The company has acquired Novartis’s collection of natural compounds and genetic strains for agricultural applications, while Novartis retains exclusive rights for pharmaceutical uses. Biologicals are agricultural technologies that utilize natural processes to protect and enhance crop health. They complement traditional agricultural inputs, offering farmers more options to manage pests and diseases while promoting sustainable practices. This acquisition includes transferring Novartis’s Natural Products and Biomolecular Chemistry team to Syngenta and leasing Novartis’s fermentation pilot plant and laboratories in Basel, Switzerland.…
Listeria, a type of bacteria, is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the US, killing about 260 people a year.
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International Nigeria has commended Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for launching Operation Safe Corridor, an initiative aimed at addressing insecurity through non-kinetic approaches. According to the governor, the program focuses on disarmament, de-radicalization, and reintegration of repentant bandits who surrender unconditionally, helping them transition back into society. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC praised the initiative, emphasizing that shifting from military-based operations to non-kinetic strategies aligns with efforts to combat banditry effectively. The organization highlighted that many individuals were drawn into banditry due to illiteracy, poverty, and…
A new report has collated evidence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in 94 countries, revealing how this harmful practice exists in more communities than previously recognized and the number of girls and women affected or at risk exceeds earlier estimates. Efforts to end FGM/C remain hindered by reluctance from governments to act, particularly in countries not widely associated with FGM/C. Other obstacles include weak legal protections, insufficient data, low awareness, and a lack of funding and decisive action from the international community.‘The Time Is Now: End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, An Urgent Need for a Global Response – Five Year Update,’…
The peaceful inauguration of Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as the elected governor of Ondo State has been attributed to divine intervention and the governor’s good intentions, according to several anonymous sources. These individuals, who spoke to our reporters across the ancient autonomous and recently recognized kingdom communities in Akure North, Akure South, and Ifedore Local Government Areas on Monday, claimed that a major crisis was narrowly averted. By Kemi Kasumu and our reporters According to them, the inauguration could have been disrupted by a plot orchestrated on Sunday by the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo. The monarch allegedly attempted…
President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has revealed that his company, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has enough Premium Motor Spirit (PMS otherwise known as petrol) in storage to sufficiently meet the local needs of Nigeria. Speaking at the weekend, Dangote disclosed that the oil refinery has “more than half a billion litres of petroleum and over 600 billion Naira worth of products in its tanks. Dangote said, “…as we speak right now we have more than half a billion litres. The Refinery is producing enough refined products, like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, to meet 100 per cent of…