SERAP, BudgIT, 136 Nigerians Sue CBN Over Cybersecurity Levy

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), BudgIT and 136 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) “over its failure to withdraw the patently unlawful ‘Circular’ directing all banks and other financial institutions to deduct from customers’ account a ‘cybersecurity levy’.” This was disclosed in a statement signed by … [Read more…]

Wike taunts Fubara, declares ‘midnight injunction cannot sack Rivers lawmakers’, as Chief of Staff says Governor will teach foes political lesson

…Vows nobody will remove any House of Assembly member …Says backing Fubara was mistake he would correct Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, stormed Rivers State yesterday with a warning to his political opponents that their illegal acts stand no chance of success in the ongoing crisis in the state. Wike, the immediate past governor … [Read more…]

Begging? I Beg Your Pardon!

By Okey Ikechukwu As the Igbo would say, the man who sets out to marry a wife and celebrate his wedding in the Village square while wearing stolen and brightly coloured clothes of another should pray that the owner of the apparel on his back does not turn up in the Village Square while he … [Read more…]

In Enugu, Police Operatives Repel Armed Men Attack, Recover Hoodlums’ Operational Vehicle 

…as CP Kanayo orders massive deployments and arrests of the criminal elements … solicits citizen support and immediate report of individuals sighted with gunshot wounds Enugu State Police Command’s Operatives, serving in Ogui Division, on May 10, 2024, around 9.30 p.m., while conducting stop and search along Presidential Road, Enugu, suddenly came under attack by … [Read more…]

Borno: Gov Zulum Makes Case for Revival of Sambisa Forest to Protect Environment

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has advocated the revival of the Sambisa forest which was affected by the over one decade-old Boko Haram insurgency. Zulum was speaking on Thursday in New York at the UN’s High-Level Segment Roundtable on: “Forest-based solutions to the triple planetary crises: A Focus on People, Science, Technology, and Finance.” The … [Read more…]

Enugu State Govt, Pragmatic Palms Ltd, Seal N100bn Deal to Revive United Palm Products Ltd

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In continuation of the bid by Governor Peter Mbah Administration to revive and convert Enugu State’s dormant assets to productive assets, the government has signed a N100bn deal with Pragmatic Palms Limited, a subsidiary of Diamond Stripes Limited, to resuscitate the moribund Enugu State United Palm Products Limited, UPPL. The partnership will see Pragmatic Palms … [Read more…]

Reps says Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project not approved by NASS

The House of Representatives said yesterday the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway had no National Assembly’s approval. It also resolved to investigate the procurement process of the coastal highway. The House also called on the Minister of Works, Minister of Finance and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to ensure that all project … [Read more…]

Enugu State Govt, FAAN Set-up Committee on Infrastructural Upgrade of Enugu Airport

…Set to complete Int’l wing, construct cargo terminal, warehouses …As Gov Mbah targets 100 flights per day, 3 million visitors per annum The partnership by the Enugu State Government and the Federal Government towards the completion and operationalization of the international terminal as well as the construction of a cargo terminal and warehouses at the … [Read more…]