The federal government has sought World Bank support for the development of Steel Roadmap and other critical areas of the sector in Nigeria. The Minister of Steel Development, Shaiubu Audu during a meeting with World Bank delegation said that as a vital sector for economic progress and industrialisation, it was imperative that a comprehensive roadmap for the steel sector be developed to address the current issues and pave the way for a sustainable future for steel in Nigeria. He noted that the need for a strategic plan for the steel industry in Nigeria cannot be overstated, adding that with the…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s leading telecommunication services provider (MTN), and advanced weather intelligence company, Tomorrow.io, to develop a Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System aimed at delivering location-specific, actionable weather advisories to Nigerian farmers via mobile (SMS). The partnership which is in line with the United Nations (UN) goal of ensuring early warning systems for all would serve the need of strengthening climate resilience in Nigeria, particularly in the agricultural sector. The Director General of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike said that the overall aim of the partnership was to…
A group, Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria has rejected the Nigeria Governors Forum’s proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing formula, which allocates 50 per cent based on equity, 30 percent based on derivation, and 20 per cent based on population. TheHintsNews reports President Bola Tinibu had proposed the laws aimed at bringing all tax laws into one while harmonising all the taxes that have stunted the growth of the nation’s economy, among others. Despite the proposed reforms, theaw encountered stiff opposition from the governors, before it subsequently endorsed a revised VAT sharing formula to ensure equitable distribution…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Deputy National Organising Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Nze Duru as Chairman, Governing Board, Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja, Kogi State. The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume (CON). Duru’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Stanley Ugboaja in a statement issued Friday said the appointment takes effect from 9th of January, 2025. He said: “Nze Duru is a grassroots politician par excellence who has also had a stellar career in the business sector. “His ethics guided political…
Nigeria’s public debt portfolio has increased to ₦142.32 trillion. According to Statisense, With an estimated 230 million Nigerians, each Nigerian now owes the sum of ₦618,783. A further breakdown showed that a family of two now owes ₦1.24 million; a family of four owners ₦2.48 million and a family of six owes ₦3.72 million. TheHintsNews reports that in 2015, each Nigerian owed approximately ₦69,595. It added: “A Nigerian Child born in 2015, was indebted to ₦69,595. In 2024, indebtedness has risen by almost nine times to ₦618,783.”
The Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) has commiserated with the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Olatunji Disu on the death of his sson. TheHintsNews reports that Disu’s son died in an auto crash on Monday, January 21, 2025. The Secretary General of the Association, Babatunde Ayeni in a statement issued Thursday said the heartbreaking incident is undoubtedly an irreparable loss to a dedicated and hardworking crime fighter who has steadfastly reshaped the security landscape of the nation’s capital since assuming office last year. He said: “Under CP Disu’s leadership, the FCT has witnessed a remarkable…
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali has assured the newly appointed Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa of his ministry’s support in the realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration. Receiving the new NRC Boss who formerly reported to the supervising ministry, the monister charged him to bring his wealth of experience and expertise to bear in the sector. According to Alkali, President Bola Tinubu has made a right choice with the appointment of a seasoned and astute administrator in the person of Dr. Kayode who was a former Commissioner for transportation…
Operatives attached to the Ogun State Police Command have successfully neutralised the kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of retired Assistant-Inspector General, Hakeem Odumosu and rescued her unharmed. TheHintsNews reports that on January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:45p.m, four masked gunmen forcibly abducted Mrs. Odumosu from her Lexus Jeep outside her residence in Arepo, Ogun State. The abduction sparked an immediate response from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Ogun State Police Command, who commenced a thorough investigation and targeted pursuit of the kidnappers. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Thursday sais with the support of the…
A petrol-laden tanker which exploded in the early hours of Wednesday in Ibadan has claimed the life of the driver and injuring one other person. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Yemi Akinyinka who confirmed the incident in a statement issued Wednesday said the incident happened at exactly 2:45a.m. He explained that the incident happened around Fijabi House, Agbowo- Ojoo/Iwo Road Expressway Akinyinka stressed that the tanker lost control and collided with two other trucks, before it overturned into a nearby pit before catching fire, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. He said: “The incident happened…
A former deputy editor of Leadership Newspapers, Adebiyi Adedapo, has pioneered a multilingual media experience in Nigeria, leading an online news platform, The Verge, which can be read in over 100 languages. The first of its kind in Nigeria, Adedapo who is the editor-in-chief of The Verge, said its content can be translated to several languages, including English, French, Chinese, Japanese, German, Portuguese, and many others. He also noted that the content can be read in three Nigerian languages: Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. Unveiling the new online journalism experience, Adedapo stated that the state-of-the-art digital publication aims to eliminate language…