STICKY Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a minister following his screening at plenary. Darma was recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace Ahmed Musa Dangiwa as Minister of Housing and Urban Development. During the screening, Darma addressed lawmakers’ concerns on...
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Nigeria Governors’ Forum meeting in Abuja, where leaders chart coordinated responses to pressing national issues and push for stronger inter-state partnerships. By ifeoma Onyekachi Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State was among state leaders who attended a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum held in Abuja, where key national issues and inter-state...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh external loan of $516.3 million to support the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a major infrastructure project under his administration’s economic agenda. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate...
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.. says IGR driving Lagos development Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday commended the performance of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), describing it as a critical driver of the state’s economic growth, while calling for greater autonomy for tax agencies across the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the State House, Marina, while...
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New help desk, NSITF partnership aim to fast-track claims, strengthen workplace safety, and guarantee support for injured or bereaved public servants By ifeoma Onyekachi The Federal Government has formally operationalised the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the Federal Civil Service, in a move designed to strengthen worker protection, improve occupational safety standards, and enhance...
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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja to face trial over an alleged three-count charge of cybercrime-related offences. El-Rufai, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, was brought before the court amid tight security, as proceedings commenced on charges said to border on...
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Fifth edition of ACTIF targets new trade deals, investment flows, and stronger Africa–Caribbean economic integration By Ifeoma Onyekachi Efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean gained fresh momentum as the African Export-Import Bank formalised plans to host its flagship trade forum in the Caribbean nation of St Kitts and Nevis. ...
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Deputy Senate President says intervention aligns with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, targets grassroots economic support By ifeoma Onyekachi The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has distributed 47 vehicles and 287 motorcycles to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District, in what he described as a move to...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a series of relief measures for Nigeria’s struggling aviation sector, following a steep rise in the cost of Jet A1 fuel. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the development after an emergency meeting with key industry stakeholders, including representatives of the Federal Ministry...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi The Presidency has moved to correct what it described as “misleading narratives” surrounding recent cabinet changes, stating that former Finance Minister Wale Edun and Housing Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa voluntarily resigned their positions. In a statement issued from the State House, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga stressed that both exits were...
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