The Edo State Government in partnership with the Bank ofIndustry (BoI) has handed offer letters to 31 businesses whohave been screened and selected to benefit from the twobillion naira Edo State Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises(MSME) Fund.The Edo State MSME Fund is an initiative of GovernorGodwin Obaseki, to provide financial support services toqualified Micro, Small, […]
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said hisgovernment is committed to ensuring the even spread ofdevelopmental projects across the state.Governor Obaseki, who was represented by his Deputy,Comrade Philip Shaibu gave the assurance during a courtesyvisit by the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu.He said his administration would welcome ideas that wouldimprove the economy of the […]
The ECOWAS Regional Security Division has hosted anofficial launch ceremony in Abuja, with the objective ofinforming all stakeholders in the ECOWAS region of theSecurity Sector Reform and Governance Policy Framework.The launch was organized with the support of the GIZ-ECOWAS Peace and Security Architecture and Operations, aregional project funded by the European Union and theGerman Federal […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected a plannedpetrol price hike in the country and the Federal Government’sproposal to pay the sum of 5,000 nairas monthly to Nigeriansas palliative.NLC President, Ayuba Wabba in a statement, described theplan of the Federal Government as a penny wise-poundfoolish gamble.According to him, the Group Managing Director, NigerianNational Petroleum Corporation […]
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has said itwas making moves to ensure that licensees operate atoptimal strength.The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Professor UmaruDanbatta made this known during a two-day ‘Talk to theRegulator’ Consultative Forum’ organized by the commissionin Lagos.Danbatta, who was represented by the ExecutiveCommissioner, Stakeholders Management of NCC, AdelekeAdewolu said that the industry […]
The Federal Government may deduct at least 2.4 trillion Nairafrom the Federation, Account to fund the 5,000 Naira cashpalliative that will be handed over to 40 million poor Nigeriansafter the fuel subsidy has been removed next year.It was learned that the list of poor Nigerians on the FederalGovernment’s National Social Register had surpassed 42million and […]
A bill to regulate the broadcast profession in Nigeria hasthe scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.The bill, sponsored by Representative Olaifa Aremu, seeks toestablish a broadcasting practitioners’ council charged withthe responsibility of formal admission, certification, andregistration of persons seeking to become broadcasters.The council shall also be responsible for regulating andcontrolling the conduct of […]
The Federal Government has declared that it will begin theprocess of reviewing the National Oil Spillage Detection andResponse Agency in order to mete out stiffer penalties to oilcompanies involved in oil spillage in the country.The Minister of Environment, Sharon Ikeazor made thedeclaration on Thursday at the weekly ministerial briefing atthe State House, Abuja.She noted that […]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the outgoingChief Executive Officer, Nigerian Export Promotion Council(NEPC), Segun Awolowo, over his foresight in drawing up theZero Oil Plan.Osinbajo gave the commendation when Awolowo led anNEPC delegation on a valedictory visit to the vice presidenton Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The Zero Oil Plan, initiated and developed by the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed charges to allsecurity agencies to double down on their response to allthose challenging Nigeria’s sovereignty and creatinginsecurity through criminality in whatever way.The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, revealed this after aSecurity Council meeting presided by President Buhari onThursday at the Aso Villa in Abuja.He told State House correspondents that they […]