Presidency Refutes Claims of Scrapping Key Agencies in Tax Reform
The Nigerian Presidency has officially dismissed allegations that the ongoing tax reform bills before the National Assembly are intended to dismantle key agencies such as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on […]
Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Charge
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred agains Bello was docked before trial Justice Maryann Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, alongside two other defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami […]
President Tinubu Urges More Investments In Food Security, Solid Minerals, Energy And Education
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée today. At a joint press conference, in France, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential […]
Probe For Relocated Civil Servant Payment Still Ongoing
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack has said the probe instituted by the Federal Government to identify civil servants who are still receiving salaries after relocating abroad is still ongoing. While denying that the process had been swept under the carpet, the Head of Service emphasised that they had sustained […]
Speaker, Other Lawmakers March Against All Forms of Violence Against Women
In a bid to end all forms of violence against women in Nigeria, the House of Representatives today marched from the National Assembly Complex to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters. Speaking at the event, Speaker Abbas noted that women die from violence every ten minutes, across the world and promised that the National Assembly, particularly […]
Federal Government Assures Nigerians of Low Sulphur Fuels and CNG
Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while inaugurating the Inter-Agency Committee on Fuels, charged with promoting the use of low Sulphur Fuels and CNG in the country. Lawal explained that the use of cleaner fuels would significantly reduce air pollution and human health challenges caused by high sulphur in petroleum products. He stated that high sulphur fuels had been linked to rising cases of asthma attacks, acute bronchitis, chronic obstructive lung diseases and many other ailments. According to the Minister, Nigeria Industrial Standards for Sulphur concentration in Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene had been reviewed, which was made possible by the ministry’s mandate and support from the critical stakeholders. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/nigeria-brazil-sign-mou-to-boost-agribusiness-in-774-local-government-areas/
Nigeria, Brazil Sign MoU To Boost Agribusiness In 774 Local Government Areas
Federal Government of Nigeria and Fundação Getulio Vargas of Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance private sector development in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance. A statement by the Director of Information at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, explained that the deal was signed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Under the MOU, private-sector projects on fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology and agricultural financing are projected to attract $4.3 billion in private-sector investment. Over the next five years, the project, supported by Deutsche Bank, will identify and support one agribusiness in Nigeria’s 774 local government areas with technical and financial resources, driving sustainable development and economic growth. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/tems-rema-and-seun-kuti-to-perform-at-coachella-2025/
Federal Government Lifts Ban on NYSC Postings to Private Sector
The Federal Government has announced the removal of restrictions on the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to private sector organizations, including banks and oil and gas companies. This change, detailed in a memo from Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, dated November 18, 2024, will take effect with the upcoming 2024 Batch […]
Senate Sacks Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman
The Nigerian Senate has sacked Danladi Umar as the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The lawmakers after a closed-door session reconvened and invoked section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended to officially remove Umar as the CCT boss citing allegations of gross misconduct. Eighty-four Senators had signed in favour of his […]
President Tinubu Approves Leadership Change At Federal Universities
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate swap of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils for the Federal University Oye-Ekiti and Federal University Lokoja. In this reshuffling, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, currently serving as the Pro-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, will take over at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. In a statement issued by […]