Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma sets up new party to rival ruling ANC
Former South African president Jacob Zuma says he will not vote for the African National Congress (ANC) and is creating a new political party. Mr Zuma, who was the country’s president between 2009 and 2018, said it “would be a betrayal” to campaign for the ANC of current President Cyril Ramaphosa. His new party is […]
Senate Committee Chairman lauds NDDC, NLNG partnership on local content
Lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has commended the pact between Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), to develop local content capacity. Both NDDC and NLNG recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage shared aspirations and collaborate on diverse fronts in the delivery of sustainable development […]
Senate condemns violence against women, girl-child
In recognition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence on Women and the Girl-Child, the Nigerian Senate has learnt its voice to strongly condemn all forms of violence against women and girls, stressing the need for more robust measures to safeguard their interests. The lead sponsor of the motion, Senator Ireti Kingibe representing […]
2024 Budget Debate: Lawmakers Express Opinions on N27.50 Trillion Estimates
The Nigerian Senate has commenced debate on the general principles of the 2024 appropriation bill before the National Assembly. President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday presented a budget of N27.50 trillion to a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives for consideration and passage. Leading debate on the first of two days set […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NNPC BOARD AND MANAGEMENT TEAM
President Bola Tinubu in compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, has re-appointed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and appointed Chief Pius Akinyelure as the Non-executive Chairman of the NNPCL with effect from December 1, 2023. Kyari’s re-appointment comes […]
Aviation Minister Summons Heads Of Agencies Over Air Safety Concerns
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has summoned heads of regulatory agencies in the ministry to address recent safety concerns in the aviation sector. Reacting to questions on the Sunday incident of diversion to Asaba, Delta state of a Lagos-Abuja bound United Nigeria Airline flight, the Minister reiterated that all full assessment […]
Federal Executive Council Approves N27.5 TRILLION 2024 Appropriation Bill, to be presented to NASS by Mr President on Wednesday
The Federal Executive Council today (Monday), approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill of 27 trillion, five hundred billion naira, an increase of one-point-five-trillion naira earlier estimated. Briefing State House Correspondent at the end of FEC meeting presided by President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu disclosed that the revenue forecast is […]
CBN to Introduce New Foreign Exchange Laws and Guidelines to stabilize Naira
The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Yemi Cardoso has pledged that the Apex bank will soon introduce new foreign exchange laws and guidelines to achieve price stability, ensure tightening of monetary policies aimed at curbing rising inflation, encourage borrowing and real sector investment. Speaking at the 58th annual bankers’ dinner organised by […]
FG TO REVAMP HEALTHCARE CENTRES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved plans to revamp 17,000 and 774 primary and secondary healthcare centres, respectively, nationwide. Briefing newsmen at the end of the NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, said the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof […]
AVOID IRREGULAR MIGRATION, IT IS NOT WORTH IT- NIDCOM BOSS WARNS
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians travelling abroad to go legitimately, and with proper documentation to avoid unpleasant consequences. Dabiri-Erewa who stated this when she visited some Nigerians in one of the shelters in Brampton, Canada to sympathise with their condition, implored others planning to travel without proper […]
