Nigeria-Morrocco Gas Pipeline: FG, Morocco in Talks to Expedite Project In a bid to fast-track the process of achieving the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, the Federal Government has intensified discussions with the Kingdom of Morocco. The discussion which held on Wednesday, 24th January, 2024, on the side-lines of a meeting…
Akogun Lere Oyewumi PhD, the Senate Deputy Minority Leader representing Osun West Senatorial District, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Barrister Kamorudeen Ajisafe on his recent appointment as the PDP National Vice Chairman Southwest. In a statement released today, Senator Oyewumi commended Ajisafe’s dedication to the party and expressed optimism for a more robust PDP presence…
BY MULTIPLE EXPERTS (3) In today’s rapidly changing global economy, African countries are increasingly looking for ways to accelerate economic growth and job creation. By specialising in and joining specific regional and global value chains, they hope to transform local production and stimulate economic growth. While there are a number of different approaches at governments’…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has showered praises on Governor Seyi Makinde for his landmark achievement on infrastructural upgrade of Oyo state, calling on South West states to deepen development partnership. Speaking at the commissioning of the dualised Alakia-Adegbayi -Iwo road, Governor Adeleke described his host as “an uncommon engineer of good governance”, tagging him “a trailblazer”…
Former Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has supported the relocation of some departments of the apex bank from Abuja to Lagos. He said it was right thing to do, dismissing those against the relocation as playing dirty politics. There have been criticisms in some quarters since the CBN announced the relocation of…
President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for Paris, France, for a private visit. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed this in a statement he signed on Wednesday titled ‘President Tinubu travels to France.’ Although the statement did not state the reasons for the visit, Ngelale said, “He…
The innovative and tech-enabled American space in Lagos is aimed at supporting youth innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity in Nigeria. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (C) cuts the ribbon with Charge d’Affaires to Nigeria David Greene (R) and Chairman/CEO at 21st Century Technologies limited Wale Ajisebutu (2nd R) during the American Corner Lekki Ribbon Cutting…
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council. The governor also relieved all Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants of their duties. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday, the governor said the development would take immediate effect. The statement read, “All members of the…
The coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for allocating 15% of the state’s budget to the healthcare sector in compliance with the Abuja declaration of 2001. “I join my voice to thank you, Your Excellency, for the progress being made despite the challenges….
By: Olalekan S. Badmus (Phoenix) I have just read through a hurriedly put up misinformation piece by Mr Omipidan on the recently signed partnership deal between the Osun state government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited. Expectedly, Mr Omipidan cannot accept the economic potential of the state government’s resuscitation of shareholding agreement with the mining company…
