The Permanent Secretary at the State House, Mr. Temitope Fashedemi, announced that retiring State House staff are among the first federal civil servants to benefit from the new gratuity scheme approved by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Fashedemi spoke on Thursday in Abuja at a send-off ceremony organized by the State House for two retiring directors and two deputy directors.This was contained in a statement by Mr. Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations, State House. He praised President Tinubu for reintroducing gratuity payments for retiring civil servants, in addition to pensions and other benefits.In March, the Federal Executive Council…
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The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to combat illegal dredging and coastal degradation along its 187 km coastline. Measures include stricter monitoring, community engagement, and science-based interventions. During a courtesy visit, Lagos’s Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Ekundayo Bush-Alebiosu, assured that the ministry is working closely with relevant agencies and stakeholders to protect the coastline and promote sustainable development. He emphasized that illegal dredging poses a major threat to communities, fisheries, and critical waterfront infrastructure. Bush-Alebiosu noted that some community members are aware of illegal activities, either aiding perpetrators or providing useful information. “We will continue educating residents,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the maximum tuition fee remittance for Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad from $15,000 to $25,000 per semester. The revised limit is contained in the CBN’s Foreign Exchange (FX) Manual, Fourth Edition, released on Wednesday as part of ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, liquidity, and confidence in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. Under the new guidelines, Authorised Dealer Banks can process tuition fee payments of up to $25,000 per semester for eligible higher education institutions outside Nigeria. The previous limit was capped at $15,000 per semester and restricted to two…
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately comply with court judgments affirming its leadership or face nationwide protests. NNPP’s factional National Chairman, Mr. Agbo Major, made the appeal at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.Major said the briefing was necessary to defend Nigeria’s democracy, rule of law, and electoral integrity. He accused INEC of continuing to recognize the Bala Mohammed-led group, which he described as an expelled faction, despite clear judicial rulings. He called this a threat to democratic values. Reviewing the legal battles over the past three and a…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has advised Nigerians to avoid boarding boats that require constant bailing of water for their safety. Mr. Stanley Onuoha, NIWA’s Area Manager for Cross River and Ebonyi, issued this warning in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Calabar. Speaking on waterway safety, Onuoha said passengers should take responsibility for their safety by inspecting boats before travel.He explained that repeated scooping of water from a boat indicates it may be leaking.“If you see people using a bailer to remove water, that’s a clear sign the boat is leaking,” he said. He urged passengers to…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), exceeding its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd. This achievement was confirmed during a performance test conducted by the refinery’s process licensors and marks a major milestone in its operational growth. It also cements the refinery’s status as the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery. In a statement issued Thursday in Lagos, Anthony Chiejina, Head of Corporate Communications, highlighted that the capacity increase reflects the refinery’s strong engineering design and operational efficiency. Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar…
Residents of Ogbeozoma community in Okpanam, Oshimili North, Delta State, are calling on the Federal and Delta State Governments to urgently address the worsening gully erosion threatening lives and property. Some residents told reporters on Thursday that the erosion has severely damaged infrastructure and continues to endanger buildings and livelihoods. They expressed fears that the advancing gully has weakened the foundations of many structures, risking collapse. The residents warned that, without prompt intervention, many homes could be lost, and lives could be at risk. Mrs. Augustina Agba, a trader and resident, lamented declining business activities and what she called the…
Professor of Radiology Dianabasi Eduwem will deliver the 135th inaugural lecture at the University of Uyo, Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Samuel Odewumi announced. Odewumi made the disclosure at the unveiling event on Thursday in Uyo. He stated that the lecture would hold on June 11. Eduwem will present a lecture titled: “Seeing the Invisible: Unraveling Myths, Mysteries, and Misconceptions About Health and Diseases.” The Vice-Chancellor said the event would take place at the 1,000-capacity TETFUND auditorium on the university’s main campus. Speaking at the event, Eduwem explained that the inaugural lecture aims to debunk misconceptions and encourage people to seek medical…
Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State, emphasized that effective supervision and mentorship are vital to the success of the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). Ayuba made this statement at the Capacity Building Training Programme for Departmental SIWES coordinators, organized by the SIWES Directorate of Bingham University on Thursday in Karu. He explained that such supervision and mentorship ensure students meet their learning objectives. The training was titled “Transforming SIWES: Building Capacity, Strengthening Foundations for Enhanced Performance.” Ayuba stated that the programme aligns with their goal of nurturing competent, industry-ready graduates who can contribute meaningfully to…
The Nigerian Ship Management Ltd. (NSML) says its Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCOE) in Bonny, Rivers State, has secured the UK’s Nautical Institute certification for Dynamic Positioning training. NSML Managing Director Abdul-Kadir Ahmed announced this milestone at a Lagos press conference on Thursday. He described it as a landmark for manpower development and a significant boost for Nigeria’s maritime sector. He stated that the certification would help domesticate international maritime expertise, allowing Nigerian professionals to compete globally without traveling abroad for training. Ahmed explained that the MCOE functions as a comprehensive hub focused on training, research, competency development, and specialized…