The revenue shared among the federal, state, and local governments in November 2024, as accrued from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, increased by N490 billion, rising to N1.727 trillion from N1.3 trillion in the previous month. FAAC’s made this disclosure in its latest communiqué on allocations to the three tiers of government, released on Friday, 13 December, 2024 According to the communiqué, the country generated a gross revenue of N3.143 trillion in November, marking a noticeable increase from the previous month. Total deductions for the cost of collection were reported at N103.307 billion. However, revenue from Value Added Tax,…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon Enema Paul, is dead. Paul died of an undisclosed illness in Abuja at a private hospital in the early hours of Saturday, 14 December, 2024. Before his death, Hon Paul was the member representing Okura State Constituency in the current 8th Assembly in Kogi State. Hon Paul stepped down as Kogi State Deputy Speaker on health grounds, and he was later replaced by the member representing Ibaji State Constituency, Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola. Meanwhile, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has admonished girls who dropped out of school due to early pregnancy, abuse, domestic violence and financial difficulties not to give up on achieving their life long dreams and goals. She stated this during the commissioning and formal handover of the Alternative High School for Girls in Osogbo, Osun State on Friday, 13 December, 2024. The facility which was built in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI’s) Access to Education For All Programme, according to the First Lady, will provide a second chance at…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to all be Ambassadors of the country. She made the call during her conferment with an Honorary Doctorate of Public Administration by the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The First Lady while addressing the gathering made up of the academia, captains of industries, prominent Nigerians and graduands asserted that the nation is on the path of full recovery as industries are returning to the country while foreign investors are already signifying their readiness to do business with Nigeria. “We must all be united and committed to nurturing it to reap the…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has urged stakeholders from all sectors to collaborate in fostering accountability and combating procurement fraud in Nigeria. Speaking at the Close-out and Journalism Award Ceremony of the International Centre for Investigative Journalism (ICIR) Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP) in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu underscored the pivotal role of procurement in public service delivery. The ICPC Boss declared that transparent and honest procurement processes are vital for enabling governments to deliver infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other essential services to citizens. Dr. Aliyu identified procurement…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has assured that the Commission will soon complete the 2-Kilometre double-lane Kaa-Ataba Road with two bridges in the Khana and Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Ogbuku gave assurance during an inspection of a 1.2-kilometer-long bridge on the road, accompanied by the NDDC Executive Director, Projects, Sir Victor Antai, and other Directors of the Commission. He stated, “The project is about 70 per cent done, and we are ready to complete it by the middle of next year. We have just finished discussing it with the…
By Akeem Busari Iganmu FC product, Richard Ubong has joined reigning J-League champions Vissel Kobe on a 5 year contract after his developmental elite football programmes at Fukuchiyama Seibi High School in Japan.In an official statement released by Iganmu FC, tall, lanky and highly rated young goalkeeper finally made the cut for top professional football after 3 years of arduous and rewarding football training.”Iganmu Tiger FC would like to thank our partners Fukuchiyama Seibi high School for the opportunity.”We are equally grateful to the Creative Championship (TCC) that created the platform that serves as nurturing process for football career development.”As…
Director General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe on Monday, 9 December, 2024 visited the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu to seek area of collaboration and provide insight into the activities of the agency in order to ensure a more coordinated approach to issues of climate change. The Minister assured her of cooperation and emphasized the need for constant engagements to ensure seamless coordination among the various stakeholders adding that there must be consistent conversation to achieve result. The Minister received the DG alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Mahmuda Mamman; the…
The Capital Sportiff Six-Team Football Tournament delivered another exhilarating day of action on Saturday, 7 December, 2024, as Group B teams showcased skill, grit, and determination. Held at the New Capital International School Sports Arena in Asokoro, Abuja, the tournament has solidified its reputation as a platform for grassroots football excellence and community bonding. The tournament, organized by Capital Sportiff Sports Club, aims to develop grassroots football, engage youth in sports, and discover emerging talent in Abuja and beyond. Additionally, it seeks to promote camaraderie and foster community spirit, making football a unifying force for diverse groups. With a carefully…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged Nigerian youths to unite against corruption and shun fraudulent activities. Olukoyede stated this in his speech he delivered on Thursday, 5 December, 2024 to mark the 2024 International Anti Corruption Day. The ant-graft czar, who said he was delighted to address youths to commemorate the 2024 International Anti-corruption Day, added that the yearly gathering has become an occasion of stock-taking and pragmatic analysis of anti-graft initiatives across the world. Speaking on the theme: “Uniting the Youths against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity’, Olukoyede, said it…