President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for increased foreign investments in key sectors of Nigeria’s economy, including food security, solid minerals, energy, and education, during a high-level meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des L’Élysée. Speaking at a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast potential of Nigeria’s agricultural and financial … [Read more…]
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has allocated the sum of ₦2,936,000,000.00 to support 25,500 flood victims and vulnerable individuals across the state who may have been affected by national disasters. The Governor presented the funds to the beneficiaries at the Government House Banquet Hall in Damaturu. He also provided financial assistance to 15,000 small business … [Read more…]
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish, hotels and other establishments across the state for allegedly causing noise pollution. Officials of the agency carried out the enforcement operation in Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo. A statement posted on the X handle of the agency, … [Read more…]
…Ceasefire after more than a year of fighting …Tank fire hits 3 Lebanese towns one day after truce Israeli tank fire hit six areas in southern Lebanon on Thursday and the Israeli military said its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached after what it called suspects, some in vehicles, arrived at several areas in the southern … [Read more…]
Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards have announced Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, the 30th Vice President of Liberia and Ex President of the Liberian Senate as the Keynote Speaker for the 4th edition of the lecture scheduled to be held virtually on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, by 4.30pm … [Read more…]
The Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) express heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for their support and excitement over the safe and successful restart of the 60,000 barrels-per-day Old Port Harcourt Refinery. This achievement marks a significant step forward after years of operational challenges and underperformance. We are, however, aware … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has produced the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama for arraignment. Bello is billed to enter his plea to a 16-count charge ordering on his alleged complicity in a N110billion fraud. The erstwhile … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has set a minimum trade value of $100,000 for interbank foreign exchange trading via the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System. The directive was dated 25 November 2024 and signed by CBN’s Director of the Financial Markets Department Dr Omolara Duke. According to Duke the development is part of efforts to … [Read more…]
Israel issued evacuation orders for parts of Beirut four hours before the ceasefire deadline, striking around an hour before. Hezbollah also fired drones into Israel in the hours before fighting stopped. Within minutes of the ceasefire starting, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned residents of southern Lebanon against “heading towards the villages that the IDF … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that the former Kogi State governor, Alh. Yahaya Bello, has been detained by the commission. EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest of Bello to journalists on Tuesday. He said that Bello was arrested by the commission’s chief security officer. According to … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for successfully reviving the Port Harcourt refinery, which commenced petroleum product loading today, November 26, 2024. Tinubu also urged the firm to expedite the scheduled reactivation of the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday to begin a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, … [Read more…]