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The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Friday, signed into law, the Enugu State Electricity Bill, describing it as a major step towards economic growth and making the state the premier destination for investment, business, tourism, and living. Speaking at the event, which took place at the Government House, Enugu, Dr. Mbah said the … [Read more…]
The United Arab Emirates has contradicted claims by the Nigerian government that it is to lift a year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. An official from the Gulf state told CNN: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.” The source asked not to be named because he is not authorized to speak to … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This was contained in a press statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday evening, who said Cardoso will serve for a term of five (5) years at the first … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court, on Friday, declined to nullify the election victory of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.The apex court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel of Justices, dismissed as incompetent, an appeal that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in the state, Uche Nnaji, filed to challenge the return of … [Read more…]
The Chicago State University (CSU), on Thursday, confirmed that President Bola Tinubu attended the university and graduated in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree. The university disclosed this in a statement issued to CBS Broadcasting Inc. generally referred to as CBS News, one of America’s biggest and most influential news network. It, however, pointed out that … [Read more…]
*Says trapped funds not loan, will be repaid *Insists airlines must have reciprocal rights under our BASAs The federal government through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, yesterday, disclosed that it was working on the final details on the United Arab Emirates visa issue. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, … [Read more…]
The federal government on Thursday announced the successful restoration of the collapsed national electricity transmission grid across the country. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced the restoration in a series of tweets on his X handle on Thursday evening. “I am delighted to announce the successful restoration of the national electricity transmission grid, thanks … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Committee dedicated to the reform of the livestock industry and the provision of long-term solutions to recurring clashes between herders and farmers in the country. The President announced the establishment of the Committee on Thursday in Abuja, following the submission of a report from the … [Read more…]
To ensure food security under its “Arise Agenda”, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sent 31 youths for training in Songhai agricultural technology at Cotonou, Benin Republic. The exercise is to ease the transfer of such agricultural techniques to farmers in the state. Governor Eno announced this when he fielded questions from journalists … [Read more…]
…as state gov’t collaborates with agency on digital skills, ICT for youths In anticipation of Enugu State becoming a major investment hub in the country, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has added to the growing number of corporate and multilateral institutions that have established presence in state in the past few months, taking … [Read more…]
…to train 40,000 youths on technology annually …NITDA South East Zonal Office to be sited in Enugu – DG The government of Enugu State has expressed interest in collaborating with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on the training of youths in the state on digital skills, information and communication technology (ICT) which would … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Zacch Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this in a statement on Thursday. He said the president directed the erstwhile FIRS Chairman, Mr. Muhammad Nami, to proceed on 3 months of pre-retirement … [Read more…]