The Director General of the State Services, DG DSS, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, along with other experts from the security sector and academia, has outlined how Nigeria can tackle transnational threats in an increasingly globalized world. He spoke at a seminar hosted by the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) in Abuja on Wednesday, as part…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz to commence on 90-day pre-retirement leave with effect from August 24, 2023, leading to his eventual retirement from service on November 24, 2023. The President has also approved the appointment of Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote to serve as…
In a significant move, the United Nations Children’s Agency, UNICEF, has unveiled plans to allocate a substantial sum of $270 million to reinforce Nigeria’s endeavors in humanitarian aid and poverty reduction. The commitment comes alongside the announcement of setting up an emergency operation center to manage crises effectively. During a meeting held in Abuja, UNICEF…
The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province of the Anglican Communion, His Grace, Emmanuel Chukwuma has condemned the planned invasion of Niger Republic by ECOWAS over last month’s coup in the country. Chukwuma who spoke in Enugu during a chat with journalists said that the leadership of ECOWAS did not engage in proper consultation before issuing threats…
Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has expressed confidence that the former governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola will transform the transportation system of the country. Oba Akanbi said this in a statement on Thursday while congratulating Oyetola as the Minister-designate of Transport. Recall that President Bola Tinubu assigned portfolios…
Oil marketers, on Monday, said the foreign exchange crisis in Nigeria and the recent implementation of a 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax on Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, had pushed up the cost of the commodity to between N900 and N950/litre in many states. The development has made local manufacturers say that the…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his support for ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’, an initiative aimed at reuniting Afro-descendants with their African root, President Bola Tinubu In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, President Bola Tinubu said the programme will not only re-awaken the historical awareness of society…
Fuel Hike, Following the recent hike of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol or fuel after the removal of the subsidy by President Bola Tinubu-led government, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has hinted at an increase in the product. The IPMAN in a statement issued on Thursday, August 10,…
