Year: 2024
First Cohort of Pilot Scheme Proves Avenue for Job and Wealth Creation
Ekiti State, Nigeria — The first cohort of a pilot scheme aimed at job and wealth creation has concluded, yielding significant achievements and promising a scalable model for future cohorts. The initiative, initially launched as a trial, has demonstrated substantial potential for economic impact. Achievements During the 1st Cohort: Exit Propositions and Support: The success…
Breaking News: Alison Madueke Seeks Court Intervention to Prevent Diezani from Using His Name, Citing Embarrassment
Lagos, Nigeria — Alison Madueke, a former Chief of Naval Staff, has submitted a formal request to the Lagos State High Court, seeking to restrict Diezani, a former Minister of Petroleum, from using his surname. The petition, aimed at protecting his reputation, highlights the complications stemming from their dissolved marriage. Madueke, who also served as…
Breaking News: Governor Oyebanji Appoints Engr. Atere as Technical Advisor on Power Infrastructure
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria — The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of Engr. Phillip Atere as the Technical Advisor on Power Infrastructure. The appointment will take effect from Monday, July 8, 2024. Engr. Atere, who recently retired from the Ekiti State civil service, served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti…
Breaking News: Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps Confiscates Banned Styrofoam Products at Ojuwoye Market
Lagos, Nigeria — In a decisive move towards maintaining environmental health and safety, the operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) have discovered and confiscated a substantial quantity of banned styrofoam products at Ojuwoye Market in Mushin. Acting on intelligence gathered, KAI officials located a warehouse where the banned styrofoam had been brought…
Breaking News: A Simplified and Business-Friendly Withholding Tax Regime Approved
Background Withholding tax, introduced into Nigeria’s tax system in 1977, was initially designed to serve as an advance payment of income tax on specified transactions. It aimed to provide the government with a steady revenue stream and curb tax evasion. However, over time, the regime expanded to cover more transactions, resulting in ambiguities and complications…
TROOPS INTERCEPT TERRORISTS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS, CAPTURE WEAPONS, AMMUNITION CACHE IN IMO, KWARA STATES
In a series of meticulously executed operations, troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Imo State have made substantial progress in the ongoing battle against terrorism and insurgency. The troops in collaboration with other security forces conducted successful raids on multiple hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its…
An Eventful Day of Celebration for Honorable Waliu Ifedolapo Owode
It was a remarkable day filled with joy and festivities as we gathered to celebrate three significant occasions: the Hajj welcome-back party, a birthday celebration, and the one-year-in-office anniversary for Honorable Waliu Ifedolapo Owode, affectionately known as Oloogunebi. Our day began early at the Honorable’s residence, the prestigious Akinrogun Castle in Ijebu Ife, Ogun State,…
The Ijebu Agemo Festival: A Celebration of Tradition and Harvest
The vibrant and culturally rich Ijebu Agemo Festival is set to commence on July 2nd, 2024, and conclude on July 4th, 2024. This annual festival, which marks the welcome of fresh yams, is a time-honored tradition celebrated every July. The Ijebu Kingdom, known for its deep-rooted cultural heritage, invites all sons and daughters of the…
Pi-CNG Announces 50% Cost Reduction for Converting Petrol-Powered Vehicles to CNG
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) has announced a 50 percent reduction in the cost of converting petrol-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG). This move is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to promote a more cost-effective and sustainable transportation system across Nigeria. Michael Oluwagbemi, the Programme Director, revealed this initiative as…
Breaking News: Nigeria Customs Intercepts Container of Arms and Ammunition from Turkey
In a significant security operation, the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a container filled with an arsenal of new weaponry and live bullets shipped from Turkey to Nigeria. The discovery, made in Rivers State, includes an estimated 844 pump-action rifles, Bazinet kits, and 112,500 pieces of live ammunition, with an estimated value of N4 billion….