NNPCL Under Financial Strain
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is experiencing financialstrain, which has put considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat tothe sustainability of fuel supply. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, in a statementyesterday, acknowledged reports regarding the company’s significant debt topetrol suppliers, noting that the financial strain had placed considerable pressureon the […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Speaks on Role of Civil Registration System
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the vital role of acomprehensive and effective civil registration system in fostering nationaldevelopment and enhancing governance. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 UNICEF/Renewed Hope Initiative CommemorativeBirth Certificate at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu argued that a robust civilregistration system is crucial for achieving Sustainable […]
President Tinubu Leaves For China
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Beijing, China, for an official visit.According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,Tinubu will meet with President Xi Jinping in China and hold meetings with Chinesebusiness leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that […]
Senegal Suspends All Mining Activity at Faleme River
Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years on its side of thesoutheastern Faleme River, in a decree aimed at protecting the environment andsupporting local communities threatened by an artisanal gold mining boom. According to the published decree, Mining will be suspended on all Senegaleseterritory up to 500 metres from the river’s left […]
FG and ASUU Reach Compromise Amidst Potential Strike
The Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) havereached a compromise to avert the strike threatened by the union. At the end of a meeting yesterday by both parties, a sub-committee was set up toreview ASUU’s demands and ensure that all grey areas are ironed out and resolvedwhile the government promised to ensure […]
Presidency to Ensure Removal From Grey List Ahead of Deadline
The Presidency will take concrete steps to ensure Nigeria’s removal from the Greylist of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) before May 2025 deadline. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who gave the assuranceduring a fact-finding visit to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) office inAbuja yesterday, pledged the Federal […]
President Tinubu to Visit China
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a visit to China in first week ofSeptember, aiming to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and advance its strategicinterests through a series of high-level meetings and engagements. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who made thisknown during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa […]
Okonjo-Iweala Urges Nigeria to Move On
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to move beyond political infighting and inconsistent policies that have hindered the country’s development since independence. Speaking also at the Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference, Iweala asserted that concrete collective efforts, rather than a blame game, were needed […]
President Tinubu Promises Relief to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the government’s policies and actions over the past 15 months will soon provide significant relief for Nigerians. Speaking at the opening of the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Lagos, where he was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that […]
Mr. Pretty Okafor suspended From the position of PMAN President
23rd August 2024PRESS RELEASE Suspension of Mr. Pretty Okafor The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Performing Musicians EmployersAssociation of Nigeria (PMAN) hereby announces the indefinite suspension ofMr. Pretty Okafor from his position as President of PMAN, effective immediately.This suspension follows a comprehensive investigation into Mr. Okafor’s actions,which were found to be in gross violation […]
