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…]

Benjamin Kalu @ 53: Gov Mbah describes Deputy Speaker as Epitome of Quality Representation

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, as an epitome of democracy and quality representation who has contributed immensely to the growth of democracy in Nigeria. The statement, which was contained in a press release by the governor marking the 53rd birthday … [Read more…]

CBN Directs Banks to Suspend Charges on Deposits till September

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed deposit money banks and financial institutions to suspend processing fee on deposits till September 30, 2024. In a circular, the apex bank ordered that financial institutions suspend processing charges imposed on cash deposits above N500,000 for individuals and N3,000,000 for corporates. The circular to deposit money banks … [Read more…]

Police to clamp down on illegal PoS operators over CAC registration

The Federal Government has said mandatory registration of Point-of-Sales operators nationwide will reduce kidnapping and help security agencies arrest recipients of ransom payments from kidnap victims. It also vowed that security agencies would go after PoS operators who fail to comply with the directive to register with the Corporate Affairs Commission after July 7, 2024. … [Read more…]

Enugu State Govt Dismisses Caveat on Hotel Presidential

…Says publication mischievous, contemptuous The Enugu State Government has dismissed a caveat emptor published on Hotel Presidential in various national dailies by Mr. Gbolahan Elias, SAN, on behalf of Primeview Hotels Limited. The state made its position known in a statement entitled “Setting the Record Straight: Re: Hotel Presidential”, issued by the Secretary to the … [Read more…]

PDP to APC: Perish the Thoughts of Forceful Take Over of Rivers State

The attention of the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig has been drawn to a delusional declaration by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) @OfficialAPCNg in Rivers State, Mr. Tony Okocha wherein he issued a hallucinatory directive that an impeachment proceeding be commenced against the democratically elected Governor of Rivers State, … [Read more…]

CBN releases full list of Nigerian Banks with authorization

The Central Bank of Nigeria has published an extensive roster of authorized Deposit Money Banks functioning within the nation. The roster, disclosed on the CBN’s official website on Tuesday, offers a glimpse into Nigeria’s banking sector. Banks with international authorisation include: Access Bank Limited Fidelity Bank Plc First City Monument Bank Limited First Bank Nigeria … [Read more…]