The Osun State Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) vehemently condemns the unwarranted decision of ignorance displayed by the new members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Dotun Babayemi under the guise of Atunto Osun. His display is just an attempt to resurrect his dormant political career, it is a regrettable act…
The International Crisis Group (ICRG) has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to review the economic and diplomatic sanctions against Niger Republic. The call for a review, was contained, in a report titled: “ECOWAS, Nigeria and the Niger Coup Sanctions: Time to Recalibrate,” released on December 5, 2023 to journalists in Maiduguri,…
The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, kickstarted his annual coronation anniversary with a humanitarian visit to the Kuje Correctional facility in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Ooni Ogunwusi who is the Co-Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria was on…
In pursuance of his infrastructure expansion agenda, Governor Ademola Adeleke has launched road dualisation construction activities at Ede and Osogbo while documentation processes are almost completed on planned flyovers across the three senatorial districts. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed on Wednesday which stated that, “The…
President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff has clarified issues surrounding 2024 Appropriation bill. In a statement issued on Wednesday, he noted that “I have seen social media commentary regarding the 2024 Appropriation Bill, particularly the provisions under the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President. Owing to the erroneous nature of these reports, it…
Initial collaboration exceeded deployment targets within two years.Partnership demonstrates how philanthropic and development finance institutions can align to enable faster deployment of capital into impact sectors.Expansion will support several distributed renewable energy (DRE) areas including energy for households and local enterprises, e-mobility, and climate-smart agri-tech. Specific focus on local representation and consideration for gender inclusion.DUBAI,…
The Yobe State government is to establish three Livestock Development Centres (LIDCs) to boost livestock production and avert incessant farmers/herders clashes. The development centres will be sited at Badegana, Gurjiyaye and Nguru, 245 kilometres, northwest of Damaturu, the Yobe state capital. Governor Mai Mala Buni unfolded the LIDCs, while recently presenting N207 billion budget for…
In addition to other initiatives already being implemented, Vice President Kashim Shettima has given his nod to the adoption of a non-kinetic approach to tackling insecurity in the South East region of the country. The Vice President stated this on Tuesday when he received a delegation led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of…
NNPC Ltd. has expressed its commitment to work with global partners in the march towards reducing methane emissions in oil and gas operations. On the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28, taking place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter was released. The…
Nigeria’s Naira strengthened to N806. 73 to the dollar at the official foreign exchange (FX) market on Tuesday, as against N837.77 to the greenback which it closed at, on Monday. Dealers said the local currency’s appreciation followed a moderation in dollar demand at the official foreign exchange market. At the close of trading on Monday,…
