The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is probing the claims and counter-claims of Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited over taxation and operational matters. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake announced today that a fact-finding team has been set up to engage both parties towards resolving the dispute and restoring industrial harmony. Led by Dr. Mary Ogbe, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), the committee will include representatives of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Ministry of Labour and Employment and the National Association of Chambers…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Africa Film Academy, producers of the Africa Movie Award Academy, AMAA, have unveiled the highly anticipated nominations for the upcoming 20th edition. The unveiling event which was held at the Sheraton Hotel in GRA, Ikeja, on Wednesday, 2 October, 2024, with members of the jury and screener college in attendance as well as the AFA board represented by Mr. Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, the Chief Operating Officer of AMAA, Mr Tony Anih and AMAA gala night producer, Mr Kingsley James. The 20th edition of AMAA, in partnership with Lagos State, is themed ‘Celebrating African Creativity.’ Anyiam-Osigwe revealed the line up of…
Today, I join in celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2024, with the theme “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education”. As a teacher myself and lover of the profession, the contributions of teachers are unquantifiable. The teachers’ insights are critical for influencing the development of curricula that enhance the quality of education and make reforms more successful. Teachers are the shapers and moulders of lives. To the child’s first teachers, the parents, grandparents, guardians and all school teachers, I salute you. Guy Kawasaki, the Japanese-American Author, “If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put teachers. They…
First Lady Pays Condolence Visit To Akwa Ibom Gov Over Wife’s Death, Says She’s Honoured To Have Met The Deceased First Lady of Nigeria , Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described the late Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Patience Umo Eno as a peaceful and God-fearing woman who truly loved her people. She was speaking at the Governor’s Lodge, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital where she condoled with the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno on the passing of his wife. In an emotional reflection on her relationship with the deceased, the First Lady said she was honored to have…
The Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, says it is remodeling its Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship scheme to incorporate a tracking system to monitor the progress of its scholars after graduation, Addressing more than 200 scholars of the Commission, studying in various universities in the United Kingdom at Coventry University, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the tracking system will make the scholarship scheme, already the best in Nigeria, to be a cutting-edge innovation in skills and knowledge development in the Niger Delta region. He said that, with the tracking system, the Commission will build a database of the…
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank, has reassured its customers of improved services following recent infrastructure upgrades. In a message posted on Thursday, 3 October, 2024, the bank apologised for the service disruptions experienced across its e-channels during the upgrade period. The bank clarified that the glitches were a result of routine information and technology maintenance, which is essential for optimizing service delivery. Zenith Bank emphasized its commitment to ensuring 100% uptime, stating that it takes this responsibility “very personally” and continuously allocates resources to maintain uninterrupted service availability. In the statement, the bank expressed its sincere apologies for any…
Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has restored improved services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring customers have seamless access to banking services. In a statement released on Thursday via its X handle, the bank confirmed that customers can now conveniently conduct transactions across various platforms following a recent upgrade. These enhancements follow temporary glitches caused by routine IT maintenance aimed at optimizing service delivery. Zenith Bank reiterated its commitment to providing improved services and highlighted the various channels available for customer transactions, including: – Zenith Bank Debit, Credit, and Prepaid Cards – Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) -…
The Police Service Commission has approved the postings of four Commissioners of Police to head State Commands in the Country. The Commission also confirmed the transfer of Tunji Disu from Rivers State Police Command to head the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Police Command. Furthermore, Abaniwonda Olufemi recently moved to Rivers State Command has been returned as Commissioner of Police Delta State Command while Peter Ukachi Opara has finally been deployed to Cross Rivers State Command. He was earlier appointed the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, moved to Delta State but has now been posted to head…
The Federal Government has continued disinfection and chlorination of Maiduguri to prevent the outbreak of epidemic in the town following the massive flood that submerged over half of the ancient town. The Federal Government through the Ministry of Environment also promised to continue to conduct thorough assessments of affected areas through preliminary visits across to mitigate the aftermath of the flood. Director II, Pollution Control and Environmental Health, who also doubles as Team Lead for the Ministry on the disinfection and chlorination exercise held Maiduguri aimed at preventing water-borne diseases in the state, Mrs. Adeola Omotunde said during the exercise…
The Botswana High Commissioner to Nigeria, Miss Philda Nani Kereng has sought improved bilateral relations with Nigeria, stating that her country is ready to learn from Nigeria. Kereng who spoke on Monday night in Abuja on the occasion of her country’s 58 Independence anniversary, said she would be working towards ensuring active projects between both countries. The envoy said her people want to learn the entrepreneurial and resilience spirit that makes Nigerians excel wherever they find themselves. She said:”Nigeria for us is a very, very critical partner. We have had relationship with Nigeria for a long time, but this time…