UNICEF condemns insecurity in Nigeria, tasks govt on quality education
Nigeria is at a critical moment in its present educational state and therefore expected urgent and effective attention by the government and all stakeholders in the education sector in making the necessary contributions towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number 4 By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has urged […]
FIRS exceeds target, collects N12.374tr
The Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr Oluwatoyin Madein (left); Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun; and the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, at the opening of a two-day strategic management retreat of FIRS held at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on Wednesday. .Targets […]
Beyond Tinubu’s decongestion of CBN, relocation of FAAN
Bola Ahmed Tinubu | File Image By Emeka Alex Duru (08054103327, nwaukpala@yahoo.com) You would notice some discomfort by certain individuals and groups from the northern part of the country over the Federal Government’s plan to relocate the Headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) and some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Lagos. […]
Musing on Obiano’s case
Willie Obiano | File Image ‘My position is that if the court confirms him a thief, he should go to jail. No sentiments here!’ By Valentine Obienyem My concern today is centered on what was reported about Willie Obiano, the Anambra State former governor’s bail condition. It stated: “Obiano is currently on administrative bail granted […]
ICT surveillance system will provide security, free Internet services to institutions in Ebonyi – Commissioner
Uzor Tochukwu ‘The ICT surveillance system will capture anybody that engages in crime in any part of the state’ By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information and Communication Technologies, Uzor Tochukwu, has said that one of the objectives of installing ICT facilities was to ensure security surveillance and the provision of free […]
Why quarry owners shutdown operations in Ebonyi
Chief Chikaodiri Ojimba | Image: Daily Independent Ojimba was arrested by the Police on Saturday on the instruction of agent company over his alleged refusal to remit government money into a private account By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki The Consolidated Ebonyi Quarry Owners Association has shutdown operation following the Police arrest of its Chairman, Chief Chikaodiri […]
