Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday, 5 October, 2023, led policy direction talks with top officials to guide government’s ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) as different stakeholders commence preparations for the 2024 budget. This is coming ahead of the citizens’ budget engagements, which are due to begin shortly. The Governor said the budget will prioritise the completion of the ongoing capital projects and inauguration of same to improve living standards and create more jobs for the people of the state, as well as on social protection to support the vulnerable. He also said that the government will continue to…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Newly appointed Acting Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Mr.Zachaeus Adedeji has said the administration is counting on the growth of the solid minerals sector to boost the economy. Speaking on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Oladele Alake on Thursday, 5 October, 2023, in Abuja, Adedeji said the highest taxable limit is 18 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product and the country’s declining oil and gas sector contributes 78 percent. He said this makes solid minerals the sector that can rescue the economy. Earlier in his remarks, Adedeji stated that the country’s solid…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, National Judicial Institute, NJI and other stakeholders in the anti-graft war, have called for a robust, globally-acceptable legislation to tackle the issue of unexplained wealth in Nigeria. This call came out of a Communique issued on Thursday, 5 October, 2023 at the end of the 5th EFCC-NJI Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges at the NJI, Jabi, Abuja. According to the Communique, “there is an urgent need to enact legislation to address the issue of possession of unexplained wealth or assets”. A Speaker at the 7th Session of the Workshop, Mr. Wahab Shittu, SAN,…
Better days are coming for practitioners in the creative sector with the proposed development of African Film City in Epe, Lagos State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 5 October, 2023, disclosed that ground breaking for the $100 million project will be done in coming weeks to enhance originality in content creation in Nollywood – Nigeria film industry. Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the 12th African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) press briefing held at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House in Marina. The news excited veteran filmmakers, movie producers, Nollywood actors and celebrities who attended the briefing organised at the instance of…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has charged online publishers to promote positive reports on Nigeria on social media, saying it is crucial to the Socio-Economic growth and development of the country. The Minister stated this while addressing members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) during its 7th Annual Conference with the theme: Roadmap for socio-economic recovery and sustainability, on Thursday 5th October 2023 in Abuja. He explained that one strategic component of the roadmap for socio-economic recovery and sustainability should be the projection of the country in a good light, adding that by so…
It was fun and excitement as the maiden edition of the 1XBET Cup Kicked off Tuesday at the Nitel Training ground venue of the DBI Conference. In the first game of the competition, a Group A clash, Capital Avalanche and Cheche Stars played out a 1-1 draw, while in the second match of the day, Fackson FC thrashed Soccer Touch 3-1 to lead the group in the round-phase of the competition. An excited Alex Kanu, who captained and also scored the equalising goal for Cheche Stars, expressed his gratitude to 1XBET, for sponsoring the competition. He stated that it would…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has urged the indigenous oil operators to comply with the Nigerian Content Act so as to make the industry robust for all stakeholders. The Executive Secretary (ES), Engr. Simbi Wabote, gave this charge at breakfast meeting with members of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) in Abuja, Tuesday, 3 October, 2023. He lamented the increasing number of the indigenous operators who seem to be working across purpose with the board’s Act by non-compliance. According to Wabote, the NCDMB Act enables the board to protect indigenous producers especially in the oil and gas…
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has ordered immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin, for several environmental offences including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non payment of waste bills, among others He said the market would remain closed until the mandatory conditions of redress were met by traders and market stakeholders, adding that it was part of ongoing efforts at instilling compliance in markets around the state. Speaking on the development, Wahab underscored the critical importance of environmental hygiene in markets, noting that, “It is imperative that markets in the state adhere…
By Desmond Utomwen Introduction Service to humanity is the highest calling, and Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has embodied the commitment throughout her remarkable journey over the last 64 years. Her tireless commitment, particularly to sustainable development, resonates with the wisdom of renowned American philosopher, educator and psychologist, William James, a notable philosopher, who wrote: ‘The greatest use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.’ – As Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire celebrates her 64th birthday, her life and achievements become the mirror that captures the testament to the remarkable impact an individual can make on their nation and…
The Chief Consultant on Media to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mr Kayode Akinmade, has urged social commentators and other critical stakeholders to always get their facts right before making comments on issues concerning the State. He explained that the trend and pattern of commentary on recent issues at the front burner of discourse in the State were majorly based on vague understanding and incomplete information, resulting in blunders and fallacies, especially on the false allegation made by the impeached Chairman of Ijebu East at Government, Wale Adedayo, against the Governor over diversion of local government allocations. Akinmade insisted that Adedayo must…