The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has disclosed that Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue generated in Lagos State alone in August 2024 was more than the combined total of 35 other states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to recent data released by the FIRS, the nationwide VAT revenue for August amounted to N444.19 … [Read more…]
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has given an order of interim injunction restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) from concluding its ongoing ward, local government area and state congresses in the state. The injunction, which came less than one week after the party concluded its ward congress, followed a suit filed … [Read more…]
…Says Enugu ready to provide evidence against Ekpa Enugu State Government has commended the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest of the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang, Autopilots, Simon Ekpa, describing him as a common criminal, con man, and terrorist, who has no interest of Igbo people at heart. The government … [Read more…]
The European Union, EU, has commended Enugu State under the leadership of Governor Peter Mbah for becoming the first state to key into the Nigeria Solar-for-Health Project, NISHP, an initiative of the EU to provide 24-hour access to clean, efficient, and reliable energy to public healthcare facilities across Nigeria. The commendation was given by the … [Read more…]
The 34 House of Representatives members who sponsored the bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the president have resolved to reintroduce the bill. Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday, following the rejection of the bill on Nov. 21 during plenary. … [Read more…]
Following the announcement of the date and modalities for the 4th Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series [African Edition] scheduled to hold virtually on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, by 4.30pm, organisers of the event, Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, have announced Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor as the Keynote Speaker for the 4th edition of the lecture. Disclosing this … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has rallied Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for a prosperous and resilient Nigeria. Nnaji, who said that sustainable development lies at the heart of the country’s priorities, made the remarks at the National Launch of the Grand Challenges Nigeria Project, at Banquet Hall, Aso … [Read more…]
…Injects N50Bn Into Road Projects Governor Umo Eno has announced plans to inject 50 billion naira into ongoing public infrastructure projects in Akwa Ibom State between now and December 2024 to expedite their completion. However, as a condition, contractors must undertake not to embark on Christmas vacation this year, instead taking advantage of the dry … [Read more…]
…Pushes for a paradigm shift …Why Enugu is Spending 33% of annual budget on education Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for a paradigm shift in says Nigeria’s current education model,saying it cannot deliver the much-needed speedy development and economic transformation. Mbah therefore, advocated for a shift from rote or memorisation to experiential … [Read more…]
Organisers of the Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series, Pacesetter Frontier Magazine, have unveiled the modalities for the 4th edition of the public lecture which will be entirely virtual. According to the Magazine, the Lecture which is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, by 4.30pm (WAT) is expected to have guests joining in … [Read more…]
In recognition of the outstanding initiatives shaping public relations practice within and outside the nation, the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management has appointed Dr. Ike Neliaku, President, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) as a member of the Africa Regional Council of the world’s Public Relations body. This appointment which was ratified … [Read more…]
I would like to begin this lecture by expressing my profound gratitude to the organizers of this event. I consider my selection to deliver the keynote at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology’s inaugural Distinguished Personalities Lecture Series a huge honour. An event such as this is an opportunity to outline a vision … [Read more…]