The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has announced plans to introduce e-mobility for commercial purposes in all six states of the Northeast region. This is part of the initiatives of the Commission to reduce hardships on the people of the region which comprises Taraba, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Borno States caused by removal of subsidy on petroleum products. The project, which has been approved by President Bola Tinubu, will commence soon after final deliberations with a Joint State Committee of the six states comprising the NEDC. The e-mobility project, according to the NEDC Managing Director/CEO ,Alhaji Mohammed Alkali will…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), has committed to working closely with the Zamfara State Government to leverage the state’s mineral resources for economic development. Speaking while receiving Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal in his office, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake emphasized the importance of the state to Nigeria’s mining sector, highlighting the need to eliminate impediments stifling mining development in the state. “Zamfara is one of Nigeria’s most resource-rich states, particularly in solid minerals. It is essential for all levels of government to collaborate in responsibly exploiting these resources and…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu on Friday, 11 0ctober, 2024 restrained the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from removing Ambassador Ilya Damagum as the Acting National Chairman of the party. The court ordered that no other person must be recognized as PDP national chairman other than Damagum until the national convention of the party scheduled for December next year. Justice Lifu issued the restraining order against PDP NEC, BoT and others while delivering judgment in a suit instituted against them by Senator Umar…
The Federal Government has announced that petroleum marketers can now purchase Premium Motor Spirit(Petrol) directly from Dangote Refinery. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and Chairman of the Naira-Crude Sale Implementation Committee, made this disclosure in a statement through the Ministry’s official X account on Friday, 11 October, 2024. The announcement officially put an end to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL) being the sole off-taker of Dangote Petrol. According to the Edun, this was the outcome meeting of the Implementation Committee on the Sales of Crude Oil and Refined Products in Naira, held on Thursday, 10 October, 2024. In…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has described the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, as a catalyst for growth in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku, who made the remark during the NDCCITMA sensitisation workshop in Calabar, Cross River State, noted that the initiative would help to train youths and aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as support small and medium-scale enterprises. The NDDC boss, who was represented by the Cross River State Representative on the NDDC Board, Rt. Hon, Orok Duke, said that the Chamber of Commerce would provide…
The Federal Capital High Court (FCT), Abuja Division has summoned former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello over alleged breach of trust. The summon was issued by the court on October 10, in respect of the charge No: FCT/HC/CR/778/2024, filed the Federal Government on October 3, 2024. Apart from Bello, other names that appeared in the court’s summon signed by Justice M.E Anenih of court 3, include: Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu. The former Kogi State Governor, Bello was summoned to appear before the court sitting at Maitama on lNovember 14, 2024 at the hour of 9:00am to answer…
By Ola Abdul-Fatah You need a huge dose of patience plus a heart of steel to read and process the details of the two charges preferred against former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The first, a 19-count charge, seems easier to understand, bordering mainly on alleged conspiracy to commit an illegal act, and money laundering to the tune of N80 billion. The second and shorter charge is more problematic for the reader to understand. The 16-count charge sheet suggests a carefully calculated plot to carve out substantial parts of the Federal Capital…
Today I join the rest of the world to commemorate the Mental Health Awareness Day. This year’s theme “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace “is timely especially in times like this when most people feel dissatisfied at the work place for several reasons, that could affect one’s mental wellbeing. Emotions bottled up is the beginning of mental health issues and challenges that confront individuals. If there were no fears of stigmatization, people will tend to speak openly about their struggles, thus leading to early diagnosis thereby improving recovery outcomes. With love and support, mental health issues will…
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has restated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one that is focused on education and youth development. She said this is to ensure a more formidable future not only for the youth but the nation as well. Senator Oluremi Tinubu also assured that the administration will surely deliver on its promises to Nigerians. Senator Tinubu was speaking during the commissioning of a 2.7km road and ultra-modern male and female hostels at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife on Thursday, 10 October, 2024. “It is worthy of note that the administration…
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) on Thursday, 10 October, 2024, called on the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) to hands off issues relating to Alimosho Local Government. The groups, comprising of: ; Campaign Against Impunity; Center for Economics and Human Right Advancement and Ideal Society Advocacy Group among others, at a briefing in Akoka, urged the LAHA to embrace the ruling of the Supreme Court and ensure its effective implementation, thereby creating an environment where local governments can thrive. Speaking on behalf of the groups, HURMA Executive Director, Comrade Isiak Buna, called on the Assembly to allow…