Month: July 2024

Senate Committee rejects Mines & Steel Ministry’s Memoranda over poor presentation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria’s Senate on Tuesday turned down the presentation of the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development over what its described as ‘poor and inefficient presentation’ .   Addressing the Ministry at one day public hearing on Alleged incidences of corruption and inefficiency in Ajaokuta steel company limited and National Iron Ore Mining Company and the general state of affairs in the companies from 2002 to date, Chairman of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee,Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, observed that the presentation made by the ministry was inadequate and as a…

Speaker Abbas appeals to protest organizers to shelve plan …says Tinubu working round the clock to address citizens’ plight

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has passionately appealed to the planners of the nationwide protests, especially the Nigerian youth, to shelve their action in the interest of the country and its citizens.   Speaker Abbas, who noted the frustrations and reservations of the Nigerian youth, said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is not relenting in its efforts to bring succour to Nigerians.   The Speaker also said the House of Representatives has taken measures to continuously engage the youth to hear their earnings…

JUST IN: Tinubu orders TETFund to build 72 modern hostels in universities and other tertiary institutions

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to increase the number of modern hostels in tertiary institutions from 36 to 72 by the year 2025.   TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, disclosed this during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students.   According to a statement released by the Fund on Tuesday, the president’s directive to the fund followed his plans to ensure industrial harmony in tertiary institutions.   The statement signed by Public Affairs of TETFund, AbdulMumin Oniyangi, noted…

BREAKING: MTN shuts down offices nationwide

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Telecoms giant, MTN, has shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria.   This was disclosed terse statement on X (formerly Twitter), on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.   MTN said: “Yello customer, please be informed that our shops nationwide will be closed today, 30th July 2024.”   This was coming on the heels of an outrage by some of its subscribers across the country after the network provider barred their lines on Sunday.   In a viral video on social media Monday, a mob is seen destroying a barricade…

Oodua Integrity Network asks Dangote to shun confrontation

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Oodua Integrity Network has urged Alhaji Aliko Dangote to desist forthwith attacks , incitement, assaults against the government of President Tinubu and by extension the Yoruba, stating that the altercations and utterances is unacceptable. A statement issued on Tuesday by Chief Adewale Adeosun and Ige Kilanko Chairman and Secretary respectively, stated that the country has heeb fair to the business mogul in all areas. The statement also emphasized on the preferential treatment he has enjoyed over the years ahead of other conglomerates. They warned on the consequences of turning his…

Planned Nationwide protest may be Counterproductive – IMPI warns …. urges protesters to shelve plan

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Independent Media & Policy Initiative (IMPI) said the planned Nationwide protest may be counterproductive, called on organizers of the protest to have a rethink of the plan, so as not to disrupt the gathering momentum being built in the nation’s economic sphere, IMPI said although those who want to protest have the right to protest, but it must be done in the appropriate context.The group said protest should be anchored on substantive rationale or reasons that are achievable. Independent Media & Policy Initiative led by Niyi Akinsiju ,stated this during…

Coalition for Global Peace distance self from planned nationwide protest …… Urges protesters to respect law and right of other citizens

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Coalition for Global Peace (CGP) has dissociated itself from the planned Nationwide protest billed for 1st August,2p24, urged that alternative mechanisms be explored to address the current socio-economic challenges.   CGP however reminded those who choose to join the planned protest of the need to respect the law and the right of other citizens who may make other choices, saying No group of citizens has the right to impose its agenda on others.   The Coalition in a joint joint public statement on the state of the nation titled”WE…

Community Policing ; Imaan’s Template Towards Securing, Resolving Crises in Nigeria, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The Nigeria government under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight point agenda had prioritized security of lives and properties, as well as gave attention to both domestic and international image in the area of securing both national and international reputation, that is fully protected and rejigged.   Since charity they said starts from the homes, the idea of community police meant not only for the protection of lives and properties from the grassroots, but ensured community participation and also nip in the bud any unforseen security…

NITDA, GIZ, DTC host Digital Policy Dialogue to boost Citizen Engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in a continuous effort to foster inclusivity between the government and citizens of Nigeria,in collaboration with the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria and the implementing organisation Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), organised a two-day event titled “Digital Policy Dialogue: Cooperate. Innovate” aimed at engaging stakeholders on the Participatory Policy Implementation Framework (PPIF). Speaking at the event, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, noted that the framework focused on involving citizens in policy development and implementation, thereby promoting ownership and accountability.…

Tinubu orders NNPCL to sell crude to Dangote refinery in Naira

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in naira rather than dollars. This decision was disclosed by Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), following Monday’s FEC meeting. Adedeji said the measure would assuage the strain on the country’s foreign spending and stabilise the pump price of petrol, diesel and other products in Nigeria. Speaking further, Adedeji explained that this move aimed to facilitate the sale of refined products from…