Residents of the Magodo GRA Phase II Estate in Lagos on Thursday, 23 November, 2023, sent a Save Our Souls and Properties message to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following the invasion of the estate and the threat to their safety and security due to incessant forceful access by unauthorised persons to the wetlands around the estate. The residents disclosed that land speculators and developers aided by top officials of Lagos State Physical Planning and Urban Development have decided on building the wetland and they are bent on making an incursion therein through Magodo Phase II, noting that the plan is a…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The European Union has welcomed applications for the Erasmus+ Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for the year 2024. This prestigious programme offers Nigerian individuals the opportunity to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in European countries, on fully-paid EU as it aims to promote academic excellence and international collaboration. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, in a statement underscored the significance of this initiative, which she described as a success story the EU is particularly proud of. She said: “The Erasmus+ Scholarship Programme offers a beacon of opportunity for Nigerians seeking to advance their academic pursuits in Europe.…
The Member-States of the United Nations General Assembly have voted with a majority of 125 in favor of adopting a Convention on International Tax Cooperation. The resolution A/C.2/78/L.18/Rev.1, tabled by the African Group under the title: “Promotion of inclusive and effective international tax cooperation at the United Nations”, was voted on Wednesday at the UN Headquarters in New York, marking a historic moment for Africa and the world. The resolution which was tabled was passed with a 125 vote in favor of the Tax Convention, with 48 votes against, and 9 Abstentions. This unprecedented step represents a significant advancement, showcasing…
The United Nations Women has said the key to achieving gender equality was investing in and empowering women’s rights organisations. Delivering a speech at the Regional Consultation with women’s rights organisations organized under the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the Country Representative of UNWomen, Ms. Beatrice Eyong lamented that significant changes have not been made since the commencement of 16 Days of Activism 20 years ago. On gender equality, she said: “Addressing and eradicating it requires more than just reacting to violence when it happens; it mandates proactive and innovative solutions. A key to these solutions lies in…
Nigeria has called for collaboration to safe the planet from threat of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. The call was made on Thursday, 23 November, 2023 by the Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako at the the Meeting of Technical Experts of the 9th Session of the Pan African Agency for the Great Green Wall (PAGGW) in Abuja. He said: “In the realm of technology and expertise, we find ourselves at the crossroads of higher possibilities and greater responsibilities. Our world is evolving at an unprecedented pace with the major crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor to serve as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, was appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Hon. Asondu Wenah Temple earlier this month. Ambassador Akawor is a decorated public servant who has served the nation as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea; Minister of State of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Sole Administrator of the Greater Port Harcourt Development…
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has called on international communities to support the country’s bid to reform its correctional service operations and architecture. The Minister made the call on Tuesday, 21 November, 2023, in Abuja during his presentation at the International Donor Round Table on Correctional Service Reform organized by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). According to him, decongesting the correctional facilities demands the urgent attention of the government, civil society groups, and international communities. He said: “There is a lot to do in the area of decongesting our correctional facilities. From our audits, we…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has flagged off the Renewed Hope Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Programme in Abuja. At the well-attended flag-off ceremony, Senator Oluremi Tinubu advised the beneficiaries to plan wisely, exercise financial discipline in managing the funds, invest strategically. The First Lady reassured of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s determination to rid Nigerians of poverty by creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. “By supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), we empower local entrepreneurs to generate employment thereby offering a lifeline to those struggling to make ends meet. This not…
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Lagos on Wednesday, 22 November, 2023, nullified the election of Hon. Babajide Owodunni of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the lawmaker representing Ikenne State Constituency in the House of Assembly. The court declared Hon. Kunle Sobukanla of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the elected lawmaker for the Constituency and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him a Certificate of Return. INEC had in March 2023, declared Owodunni as the winner of the assembly election, despite the fact that on 6 March, 2023 – 12 days before the election –…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the former Military Governor of Ondo State, late Major General Ekundayo Opaleye, as a humble and intelligent officer who served his country and humanity diligently while alive. Governor Abiodun, who made this assertion when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late General at their Ibara GRA resident in Abeokuta, said Ogun State has lost one of its illustrious sons who dedicated his life to nation building and served as a great mentor to the young ones. “Major General Ekundayo Opaleye served his country, humanity in several capacities, particularly…