Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has celebrated the local content achievements of his administration which he said has transformed the Osun economy and strengthened local businesses. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, made this declaration at the 2024 Trade Fair of the Osun State Chamber of Commerce and Industry held at the trade fair complex, Osogbo with the theme “Developing Osun Local Content Value Chain for Shared Prosperity” The State Governor reviewing his records on local content in the last two years said he was proud to announce that his administration has set an unrivaled record in…
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President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a fresh N1.767 trillion, the equivalent of $2.209 billion as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 appropriation act. If approved, the loan will be used to part-finance the deficit of N9.7tn for the 2024 budget. The president’s request was read by the speaker during plenary on Tuesday, CHANNELS TV reports. The president has also forwarded the MTEF/ FSP 2025- 2027 to parliament and the National Social Investment Programme establishment amendment bill, to make the social register the primary tool for the implementation of the federal government’s…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Customs Mutual Administrative Agreement (CMAA) with its Indian counterpart to enhance bilateral relations. The signing ceremony which took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, coincided with the state visit of India’s Prime Minister to Nigeria on November 17, 2024. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, who represented Nigeria at the event, said the agreement marks the culmination of negotiations that began in 2016. Adeniyi described the agreement as a landmark development aimed at strengthening collaboration between the customs administrations of both nations. “The agreement…
Two employees of Cloud 7 Lounge, Taiwo Aponmade, 42 and Yusuf Qaudri, 24, were on Tuesday arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N80 million from their employer. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, were arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing, to which they, however, pleaded not guilty. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Sikiru Opaleye, told the court that the defendants conspired with others now at large to commit the offences. Opaleye said that the defendants, sometimes in 2023 and Oct. 27, 2024 at Cloud 7 Lounge, Old Bodija, Ibadan, stole N80 million, being…
In a bid to combat phone theft and protect users’ sensitive data, Google on Tuesday in Lagos announced new advanced theft protection features for Android devices in Africa and around the world. The announcement is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Mrs Oluwaseun Odufuwa, Account Manager, Irvine Partners. The features, which are now available on most Android 10+ devices, use AI-powered theft detection, offline device lock, and enhanced security features to safeguard users’ devices and data. “Phone theft is a serious concern in many countries across Africa, including South Africa, a situation…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the implementation of N70,000 national minimum wage for workers of the FCT Administration. The acting Head of Civil Service in the FCT, Mrs Grace Adayilo, who announced this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the minister also approved the payment of three months arrears. Adayilo explained that the move was part of the minister’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of FCTA workers. “The gesture will further spur workers of the administration to support the minister’s efforts toward delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda of…
One of Nigeria’s top real estate developers, T.Pumpy Concept Limited has announced its top picks properties as we approach the end of 2024. The top picks out of over 100 housing estates owned by T.Pumpy are Guzape and Maitama 2, both in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Consequently, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of T.Pumpy Concept Limited, Mr. Akintayo Adaralegbe, has graciously approved reduction in prices at the two locations. According to him, the gesture will only run for three weeks – November 18, 2024 to January 10, 2025. For Guzape, interested subscribers can get 150 sqm…
By Fredrick Nwabufo Housing is a corporeal, psychological, and social need. It is not only a rudimentary component of existence but also an apodictic facet of human dignity. It is as essential as life. Nigeria does have a challenge of affordable housing. The enormity of the challenge is even more perturbing when our steadily rising population is thrown into the dialectics of demography and poverty. According to the World Bank, Nigeria’s population, which currently is estimated to be 223 million, is projected to hit 262.9 million by 2030 and 401.3 million by 2050, becoming the third largest in the world.…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has approved a minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state. Alia in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, announced the new wage after he met with organised labour representatives on Monday in Makurdi. The governor said that the new minimum wage would take effect in November 2024. He stated that the remaining three months of the five-month backlog of salary arrears promised workers would be paid as budgeted in the 2024 budget. He emphasised that the arrias would be paid along with the new minimum wage. “We decided to…
President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the restructuring is as follows: 1. Mr. Sunday Dare – hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications. 2. Mr. Daniel Bwala – announced last week as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication, is now Special Adviser Policy Communication. These appointments, along with the existing role of Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, underscore that…