Despite substantial investments totaling N200 billion since 2021, Nigeria’s efforts to rehabilitate and repair its aging refineries have yielded little success, leaving the facilities largely non-functional. In 2021, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) reported that it was spending N8.3 billion monthly on the rehabilitation of its four refineries: the Port Harcourt refineries, Kaduna…
The Federal Government has launched the Customs, Excise Tariff Variation Order 2024, aiming to enhance food security and reduce inflationary pressures across the country. This development was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr. Mohammed Manga, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, in Abuja on Thursday. The regulation, endorsed by…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State has taken a significant leap in modernizing its revenue collection and management with the launch of the Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP), an advanced automated platform for the collection of all taxes and levies payable to the state government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially introduced the user-friendly digital portal on Thursday, highlighting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent surge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other African countries a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The declaration was made by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, following the advice of an Emergency Committee of independent…
The Oyo State Government has approved ₦500 million to empower youths trained under the state’s Agribusiness Program (YEAP). This initiative, announced during a press briefing in Ibadan, is part of a larger ₦1.5 billion loan scheme launched in partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB). The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye,…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has voiced strong support for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential return to the presidency, highlighting the transformative reforms Jonathan introduced during his tenure. Mohammed emphasized that Jonathan’s experience and leadership would be beneficial in addressing current national challenges. Speaking in response to a call by a non-governmental organization urging him…
President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Mbasogo signed a pivotal agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project during a ceremony in Malabo on Wednesday evening, solidifying a partnership aimed at mutual development. According to a statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, the agreement encompasses legislative and regulatory measures for the…
Aimed at equipping corps members with essential skills for securing employment after their service year, the one-day event, themed “From Clicks to Progress,” focused on digitalisation, entrepreneurship, and employment promotion measures. Participants received instruction on high-priority employability skills, including CV writing and interview preparation techniques. Helen Igboka, Programme Component Manager for Gender and Inclusion at…
Prominent figures across Nigeria have strongly criticized a controversial bill proposed by the House of Representatives that seeks to impose a 10-year prison sentence on individuals who refuse to recite the national anthem. The bill, sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, is set for its second reading, where lawmakers will debate its general principles. The bill…
