Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a viral video … [Read more…]
…Says Tax net expanded without tax rate increment …Extends wage award payments …Says state to generate, distribute electricity by 2026 …Pledges to holistic state development Chetanne Chinelo & Chinelo Anekwe, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reiterated his resolve to run a transparent, accountable and accessible government as the epicenter of his administration. … [Read more…]
Only 16 of the 36 states of the federation and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have submitted reports on the proposed establishment of state police, in view of the security situation in the country, the National Economic Council, NEC, said yesterday. NEC also yesterday endorsed the implementation of the $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative … [Read more…]
The local currency continued on a recovery note on Thursday with naira appreciating significantly against the dollar, a development believed to be on the strength of recent interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). From N1,536.83 in the previous day, the naira appreciated to N1,382.35/$ at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the … [Read more…]
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, cautioned traditional rulers in the state against shielding suspects involved in the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama Community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Oborevwori gave the warning when he addressed traditional rulers on the unfortunate incident at the State Traditional … [Read more…]
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide holds a retreat with the theme, ‘Ako Bu Ije’ at the Old Government Lodge, Abakiliki Road, GRA, Enugu, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The former military Governor of the Old Anambra and the Old Imo States; and the former Chief of Naval Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Admiral Allison Amaechina … [Read more…]
ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TOWN HALL WITH THE GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, will hold a TOWN HALL with Ndi Enugu. Theme: Issues of Governance: The Journey So Far. Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 Venue: Banquet Hall, Old Government Lodge, Enugu Time: 9.00 … [Read more…]
The World Bank has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over his numerous developmental strides in the areas of water and agriculture, particularly livestock farming, stressing that the governor’s efforts at transforming the state would help in up-scaling its agricultural productivity. The commendation was made on Wednesday by the National Coordinator of Livestock Productivity … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that all valid foreign exchange backlogs of $7 billion have now been settled, fulfilling a key pledge of its Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardosoo. In a statement on Wednesday, the apex bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, in Abuja confirmed that independent auditors from Deloitte … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill seeking enhanced salaries and allowances for judicial office holders in the country. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitted the bill to the House for consideration and passage on Tuesday. The approved bill provides a total monthly package of N5,385,047.26 for the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). According … [Read more…]
Ebonyi State Government will soon put in place enabling laws to checkmate clandestine activities of scrap dealers in the State. Governor Nwifuru dropped the hint while swearing in the Chairman and members of the Revenue Appeal Commission, in his Office, Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakaliki on Wednesday. The Governor while regretting that residents of the State … [Read more…]
Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Dr. Adaora Umeoji as its new Group Managing Director, effective June 1, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Michael Otu, which was filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday. Umeoji will take over from the current GMD, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, whose time in … [Read more…]