June 2024
Senate Never Proposed New Aircraft For Tinubu, Shettima – Akpabio
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has dismissed the report that the 10th Senate is proposing that the Federal Government should procure new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima. Speaking to newsmen in Maiduguri shortly after leading a delegation to pay a condolence visit to Senator Tahir Monguno…
Reps. to resume 2nd session, calls for citizen participation
– Set to hold inaugural Legislative Open Week The House of Representatives is set to resume the Second Session (2024/2025) of the 10th Assembly on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The resumption according to press release e-signed by House Spokesman / Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr. says the development…
Ambassador Nasiru Bags 2024 Pan Africa Centre Award of the year
By Emma Peter, Abuja Amb. Alewa Akawu Nasiru, CEO of Alewa Akawu Facility Management Limited, has on Monday received award, title; “Award of Outstanding Performance and Quality Leadership”, from the Pan Africa Centre for Transparency and People’s Initiative. This was to recognized his immense contribution to humanity, particularly towards the vulnerable and less privileged…
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONAL: JUNE 25 Topic: GOD’S LOVE AND MERCY (1) Scriptures: Matthew 5: 7; Psalm 103: 8 – 14; Isaiah 54: 8.
Mercy is a kind or gentle treatment of others. Mercy is an act of showing compassion to someone who deserve to be punished. Mercy includes being caring, to be compassionate and gentle. To be affected by the suffering of others, to help people who are in very dire need. To show sympathy, to forgive, tender…
PRESS RELEASE: House of Representatives to hold Hearing on Bill to Regulate Corporate Social Responsibility
Abuja, Nigeria | Monday, June 24, 2024 -The House of Representatives announces a public hearing on a proposed legislation titled “A Bill to Regulate Corporate Social Responsibility and Related Matters” (HB. 243), sponsored by Rep. Olumide Osoba (APC, Ogun). This public engagement will be chaired by Rep. Lilian Orogbu (LP, Anambra), Chairperson of the…
Alake presents gold bars to Tinubu, says foreign reserve will improve soon as Gold met the London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Standard
The Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake has expressed optimism on the economic significance of the Nigeria gold meeting London Bullion Market Association Good Delivery Standard. Recall, he has presented the latest gold bars to HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In his ward, “I am pleased to report that the National Gold Purchase…
LOCAL GOVT. AUTONOMY:FG Wins Case Against State Governors Over Financial Autonomy
The Federal Government and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have won the case against the state governors over the financial autonomy from the Local Government joint account. Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court delivered the ruling on Monday in favour of the Federal Government. The NFIU had in June 2019 issued…
WCO Trains NCS Officers on Advance Ruling, Harmonized System, and Rules of Origin
In collaboration with the European Union (EU), Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, and GIZ, launched a series of capacity-building programs to enhance the capabilities of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). These initiatives aim to improve the implementation of Advance Ruling, a trade facilitation measure designed to bring certainty and transparency to Nigeria’s customs operations by…
TENURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS AND THE SCRAMBLE FOR POLITICAL STRUCTURE IN RIVERS STATE
The House of Assembly, Local Government Councils, State Executive Council and the State Party Executive are at the core of the so-called political structure in Rivers State. Of the four substructures, the local government councils are most critical to ‘winning’ elections. They control politics at the grassroots. They dispense largesse and ensure loyalty at…
NCC: A Digital Enabler of the Renewed Hope Agenda
In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation through enhanced connectivity and…