Day: September 18, 2024

Dabiri-Erewa applauds Diaspora contributions to National Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has commended the contributions of the Nigerian diaspora to both the Nigerian economy and their host countries.   She stated this during a presentation at the Africa Diaspora Day on the Hill, held in the U.S. Capitol as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington DC.   “Nigerians continue to contribute significantly to the Nigerian economy, with annual remittances amounting to approximately $20 billion, representing 6.1% of the country’s GDP” she stated. Dabiri-Erewa noted their…

Yahaya Bello not in our custody, still wanted – EFCC

Emporium Reporters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied arresting the embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, saying he remained a wanted person.   The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.   He said, “Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is incorrect. The Commission wishes to state that Bello is not in its custody.   “Bello, already declared wanted by…

ALLOCATION: FG, States, LGAs share N1.203Trillion for month of August 2024

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its September 2024 meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N1.203 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of August, 2024 from a gross total of N2.278 Trillion.   From the stated amount inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) and Exchange Difference (ED), the Federal Government received N374.925 Billion, the States received N422.861 Billion, the…

BREAKING: Yahaya Bello finally honours EFCC invitation after 5 months

Emporium Reporters

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has agreed to honour the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N80.2bn fraud.   A statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael on Wednesday, said Bello has honoured the invitation of the EFCC “after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies.”   The statement said, “The former Governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, had, all the while, only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order…

UBEC; Transforming Basic Education through more funding, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The clamour for more funding to Basic Education and by extension Education subsector from both the public and by extension the private sector in the country has began to yield positive results.   This was occasioned by the recent upward review and impressive assessment of the matching grants by the sub national to improve Basic Education, Infrastructure, manpower development among many others towards the progress and development of Basic Education in Nigeria.   The yearly counterpart funding arrangements between the federal and state government got a 100% increment in 2024…

Dangote Refinery: Clark applauds Aliko Dangote urges President Tinubu to sustain support for local refineries

Lukman Laleye Babalola

An Elderstateman and National Leader, Pan Niger Delta Forum,Chief Sen. Dr. E. K. Clark,on behalf of the people of the South South geopolitical zone, has extended congratulations and commendation to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on the successful completion of the Dangote Refinery and the rollout of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) 3rd September 2024 and the commencement of supply to the entire country starting from 15th October, 2024.   The foremost Niger Delta Leader,in statement he personally signed said It is clear to all Nigerians that Alhaji Dangote’s pioneering spirit and commitment…