FG Announces Recruitment into Civil Service
Federal Civil Service Commission says it has commenced recruitment into various positions nationwide, as published on its website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng and national newspapers. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, its Head of Press, Taiwo Hassan, said interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for the available positions through the commission’s official recruitment portal. However, checks by our […]
FG to Inaugurate Three Equipped Cancer Facilities by May 2025
The Federal Government is billed to inaugurate three major cancer facilities with equipment’s by May 2025, having already flagged off 10 other major cancer diagnostic centres across the country five months ago. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this yesterday, following the approval of the establishment of six quipped cancer […]
President Bola Tinubu says No Going Back on Tax Reform
President Bola Tinubu has maintained that his administration is not going to back down on the new tax reforms bill pending before the National Assembly. Speaking during his first Presidential media chat last night in Lagos State, President Tinubu stated that the reforms are in favour of the poor, and initiated to eliminate colonial rule’s […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024 Into law
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos State Electricity bill 2024 into law, as part of efforts to reduce the state’s dependency on the national grid. While signing the bill, the governor said it will ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity for all Lagosians, as well as promote diverse energy sources, including renewable […]
Senate Urges Tinubu to Sack CCT Chairman Danladi Umar
The Senate has asked President Bola Tinubu to sack Danladi Umar as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegations of corruption and misconduct. The upper chamber adopted the resolution during yesterday’s plenary after Senate President Godswill Akpabio put it to a vote, and a majority of the senators supported it. 84 Senators […]
President Tinubu Seeks Approval for Fresh $2.2bn External Loan
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly for approval of a fresh $2.2 billion loan. According to a letter read during yesterday’s plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, if approved, the loan will be used to finance part of the budget deficit of N9.7tn in the 2024 budget. […]
FG Inaugurates National Assets Protection Council
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Coordinating Council for Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection in Nigeria, with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as its Chairman. Inaugurating the council yesterday, which consists of heads of security agencies and other relevant stakeholders, Ribadu said the move is to ensure Nigeria’s safety, security, resilience, and sustainability. […]
South African Soccer Chief Danny Jordaan Arrested for Fraud
South African soccer chief Danny Jordaan, who helped bring the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to Africa, has been arrested on fraud and theft charges. Jordaan is accused of using about R1.3 million of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and a private security company for his personal benefit. Jordaan, […]
Rwanda to Stop Registering Petrol-driven Taxis in 2025
Rwanda will no longer register petrol-driven motorbike taxis from the New Year as it seeks to transition towards electric vehicles. The goal, according to the Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore, is to promote the use of cleaner, more efficient energy and reduce gas emissions. The new rule will only apply in the capital Kigali and […]
FG Halts Export of Cooking Gas from November to Crash Price
From November 1, Nigeria will stop exporting locally produced Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG, also known as cooking gas. Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, who announced this during a meeting with stakeholders in Abuja, said the measure is to mitigate the price of the gas that has been soaring steadily. On pricing framework, Ekpo […]
