… You aren’t anti-graft-corruption agency The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, has called the Department of State Security, DSS, to focus on issues of national security and stop harassing its officials. A statement by the council chairman, Emmanuel Ogbeche made available to newsmen on Tuesday, said its officials including himself, Vice Chairman, Osaretin Osadebamwen, Secretary, Ochiaka Ugwu, and Treasurer, Aisha Kadala, were invited to the FCT Command of the Service on December 3 and Tuesday, December 7, 2021, respectively over a petition by a certain Taiwo Abubakar. Abubakar, who the Union said is unknown…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over the strike by the Nigerian Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). A statement by the media aide of the minister of state for power, Ofem Uket on Tuesday, said the president approved a new interim governing board to oversee the day-to-day operations of the company. “The presidential directives as conveyed also directed the Bureau of Public Enterprises to set up a new management team of the AEDC. “In a memorandum of understanding MOU, jointly signed by the minister of state power Goddy Jedy Agba, the chairman…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, refused to vacate its order restraining the federal government from deducting monies accruing to the 36 states from federation account to settle 418 million dollars judgment debt in relation to Paris Club Refund. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who declined to grant the plea by counsel to the defendants in the suit, adjourned the matter until December 13. Justice Ekwo held that since the order was made based on the plaintiffs’ motion on notice filed before the court, all pending applications would be taken on the next adjourned date. The judge had, on November 5,…
The Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC), Auwal Rafsanjani says Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) remain critical constituents of Nigeria economy. Rafsanjani made this known at stakeholders’ sensitisation and consultation on the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement in Lagos. The sensitisation and consultation was in conjunction with Oxfam, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and CISLAC. He said it was worthy of note that Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many developing economies. According to him, they are important contributors to employment, output growth and trade expansion. “On Jan.…
The deputy chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Water Resources, Olubukola Oyewo has called for the regulation of water in the country for effective and efficient management. The lawmaker made the call in Benin on Tuesday at the 10th National Water Conference, whose theme is “Sustainable Water Resources Development and Management.” He regretted that the nation’s abundant water resources are not being harnessed and effectively managed for the good of the people. He described the theme of the conference as apt, considering the increase in awareness on the need for sustainable development of water resources for various purposes, including agricultural…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday released guidelines for its “Production and Productivity” initiative, through “100 projects for EVERY 100 days” project. Information in the apex bank’s website revealed that the initiative was designed to support the Federal Government ‘s drive towards boosting productivity and economic diversification. It stated that a maximum loan of N5 billion per obligor would be approved under the initiative, adding that any amount above N5 billion would require special approval of its management. According to the apex bank, the facility is a long-term loan for acquisition of plant and machinery, as well as…
The National Assembly, NASS, has condemned U.K government’s inclusion of Nigeria in its COVID-19 Omicron variant red list. At the upper chamber in a motion, Senator Ike Ekweremadu at plenary on Tuesday, said the decision by the British government to include Nigeria in the list, with its concomitant implications, will affect many citizens of Nigeria, who had planned to spend their Christmas and New Year holiday with their families. He further stated that it is worrying that Nigerians who have a genuine need to visit the U.K within this period will be denied a Visa and those with one will…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), announces it has recorded additional three cases of COVID-19 variant, Omicron, bringing the total to six. The three first cases of the variant reported in the country was announced on December 1, 2021. A statement by Director-General of NCDC, Ifedayo Adetifa on Tuesday, explained that the three additional cases were detected in passengers linked to South Africa in November. “The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed three more cases of COVID-19 with the B.1.1.529 SARS-CoV-2 lineage, i.e., the Omicron variant, in Nigeria. “In addition to the three cases announced earlier on 1st…
By Ahmed Attahir, Gusau The Zamfara state taskforce on banditry activities, has arrested suspected syndicate of fake motorcycle number plates and vehicular particulars. Addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Gusau, the chairman of the taskforce, Abubakar Dauran said four suspects were arrested based on intelligence reports. He gave the name of the dealer as Ibrahim Rututu, saying that over 30 fake motorcycle number plates and documents were recovered from him during the operation. “During interrogation, the dealer confessed that he buys the fake number plates and particulars from Kaduna to the state.” According to him, some of the suspects who bought…
A petrol tanker loaded with fuel on Monday, burst into flames at a filling station in Alapa town, Asa local government area of Kwara state. The spokesperson of the Kwara State Fire Brigade, Hassan Adekunle said the incident occurred at MM filling station along Kaiama road at about 18:19hrs. According to him, by the time firefighters arrived at the scene, the fire had engulfed the whole tanker. The Director of the state fire service, Falade Olumuyiwa advised fueling stations to procure all the necessary safety equipment at their various stations.