The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has granted approval for approximately 499 licenses for the buying and selling of solid minerals in the year 2023. This announcement was made by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, during his keynote address at the BusinessDay Solid Mineral Conference held in Abuja…
Governor Usman Ododo’s Denies Alleged Creation of Office Governor Usman Ododo’s: The government of Kogi State has blatantly denied the existence of an office for the immediate past governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. In a press release signed by Oladele John NIHI, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Usman Ododo, the government labeled the news as a…
Commendation for Oil Revenue Directive Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent directive to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to channel all crude oil proceeds into the Consolidated Revenue Fund at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Speaking in Abuja, Ndume emphasized the significance of this…
CBN Cracks Down on Misreporting: A Warning to Forex Market Dealers The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a strong stance against authorized dealers in the foreign exchange market, urging them to cease the dissemination of inaccurate and misleading information regarding financial transactions. In a recent circular addressed to all market participants, the Central…
Governor Makinde Unveils Presidential Candidates’ Response to Ibadan Explosion Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed that Atiku Abubakar, a key figure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has not reached out to him following the recent explosion in Ibadan. The governor made this statement during a visit by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the…
The Federal Government has ordered an immediate suspension of the reconstruction work on the Eleme-Onne section of the East-West Road in Rivers State. Minister of Works, David Umahi, delivered this directive during a media chat in Port Harcourt. Umahi’s decision stemmed from the discovery of sub-standard materials being used by the contractor responsible for the…
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger jointly announced their immediate departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in a press release broadcasted on Niger national television. The joint statement, delivered by Colonel Amadou Abdramane, the spokesman for the Niger junta, revealed that after 49 years of membership, the three nations express regret and…
Kick Off and Early Attempts The Round of 16 match in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 kicked off with an intense start. In the 3rd minute, Mohamed Bayo of Guinea attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, narrowly missing the target. Assisted by Morgan Guilavogui, this early attempt…
The federal government has initiated an investigation into serious allegations of corruption leveled against Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff. The accusations suggest his involvement in providing security for oil thieves and receiving substantial sums in return, contradicting the government’s proclaimed war against oil theft. The Ministry of Defence, led by Minister…
In yet another twist of events, the ongoing negotiations between Niger and ECOWAS have hit a roadblock, leaving the citizens disheartened. The hopes, fueled by the anticipation of relief from the ECOWAS and WAEMU sanctions, have once again been dashed. The elusive resolution to the crisis in Niger seems akin to a horizon that continually…
