Recently, the House of Representatives appears to be suffering from misplaced priority syndrome which has made the Green Chamber to focus its attention on less important things, while neglecting people oriented Bills and motions that could ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians. Ever since President Bola Tinubu declared “subsidy is gone” during his inaugural address in May 29, 2023, there hasn’t been a moment of respite for Nigerians as the current tries to retool the country’s economy, albeit without a compass or a roadmap to navigate the murky waters of the fragile economy. The Tinubu-led government has introduced several policies which…
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The Development Alternative Incorporated has said that a society like Nigeria cannot rely on intrinsic values to fight endemic corruption in the country Its Country Director and former Director General of Bureau of Public Services Reforms (BPSR), Dr. Joe Abah stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote speech at the Behavioural Change Conference 2024 titled, “Nigeria at a critical crossroad: Securing the future with enduring anti-corruption policies.” He recalled that in 1996, 1997 and 2000, Nigeria was ranked as the most corrupt country in the world by Transparency International. Abah added that by 2008, Nigeria’s ranking had…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that commercial banks are required new recpaitalisation thresholds by March 31, 2026 The Governor of CBN, Olayemi Cardoso disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during an interactive session with the House Committee on Banking Regulations, chaired by Hon. Mohammed el-Rufai. He also expressed optimism that the proposed banks’ recapitalisation policy would support the country’s $1 trillion economy ambition by the year 2030. Cardoso also revealed that the country’s foreign exchange reserves have grown significantly, with remittance flows currently representing 9.4 per cent of total external reserves. He added that the reserves rose…
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to immediately invite the Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria for questioning on inhumane treatment meted out to Super Eagles contingent at Libya airport. It also urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to make an official complaint to Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) for the dehumanisation of the Super Eagles players and NFF contingent by the Libyan authorities on the 13 and 14th of October in Libya. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion moved at the resumed plenary on Tuesday…
Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the allegation made by the Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde that Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Toyin Babalola hails from the state was unfounded and untrue. Makinde was said to have made the allegation during the campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. However, reacting to the allegation via a post on its verified X handle, the new electoral body appealed to holders of high public office to verify their information before making unfounded allegations. The commission added…
President Bola Tinubu has demanded swift justice following the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport. The President in a statement issued Monday by his Special Adviser to on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said the harrowing experience of the national football team at the hands of their hosts and the Libyan authorities prompted the Nigerian Football Federation to withdraw the Super Eagles from the scheduled match on Tuesday. “President Tinubu expects the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation and recommend appropriate action against those who…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace management, Festus Keyamo has revealed that five Nigeria Airports are set for concession. He disclosed this on Monday while receiving the Regional Vice President Africa and Middle east of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Kamil Awdhi, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Keyamo said the airports are: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Murtala Muhammed International airport, Lagos, Port Harcourt International airport, Aminu Kano International Airport, and Akanu Ibiam International airport, Enugu. The minister said the level of infrastructure decay within the aviation industry calls for urgent action, adding that going by the geographical…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has revealed thatthe Muhammadu Buhari airport, Maiduguri has been upgraded to international status. To this end, he added that the airport would commence international operation in January 2025. The Minister made this known on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Borno state Governor, Babagana Umar Zulum in his office in Abuja. Keyamo described the North east, particularly Borno state as a commercial city that connects Nigeria with other countries. He said: “The establishment of the international airport in Maiduguri is strategic to receive international flights coming in from the Middle…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Monday in Abuja hinted that the federal government would align with the Blue Belt Initiative for economic growth. Blue Belt Initiative is the sustainable use of its ocean resources to drive economic growth and improve livelihoods, while preserving ocean ecosystems. To this end, said Nigeria is embarking on an ambitious plan to upscale its blue economy through a diverse range of initiatives. Oyetola made the disclosure in his opening address at the Broad-Based National Stakeholders’ Consultation, Validations Workshop and Development of the National Blue Economy Strategy for the country. He said…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Director of Communications, Dr. Ademola Olajire, provides a point-by-point account of how a keenly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match was relegated to a fiasco by Libyan federal authorities and Football Federation 1) The chartered ValueJet aircraft departed from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo at 11.55hours on Sunday, 13th October 2024, and landed at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano at 13.10hours, for the completion of immigration formalities and for the aircraft to refuel. 2) The aircraft took off from Kano at 15.18hours, for the 3 hours and 35 minutes flight to Benghazi, Libya,…