Budget: Why we’re against FG’s N8b allocation for enlightenment on payment of electricity bills, by NLC
NLC President Joe Ajaero | File Image Ajaero: Power is a sector where the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) despite the enormous power invested in it by the Electricity Act of 2023 has continuously demonstrated incapacity to regulate or outrightly refused to discharge its responsibilities to electricity consumers in Nigeria while the Minister in charge […]
CAPPA advocates N300m Tobacco Control budget, appeals to NASS
Akinbode Oluwafemi, CAPPA’s executive director | File Image Oluwafemi: By establishing the TCF, the federal government recognised the enormous public health risks posed by tobacco and the role of adequate financial resources to combat them By Valentine Amanze The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), one of the continent’s biggest human rights and environment […]
We don’t need Sanusi’s advice on FG’s policies – Presidency
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II | File Image By Valentine Amanze The presidency has warned the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) former governor and the Emir of Kano, His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, to desist from commenting on the federal government’s policies, stressing that his advice was not needed for the country’s economic growth. The […]
Tax Bill’s objective is to kill TETFund – ASUU
TETFund. Facebook/TETFund The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kano Zone, has faulted the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, describing it as a “clandestine move” by the Federal Government to abolish the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The union argues that this will reverse decades of progress in Nigerian public tertiary education. Addressing journalists in Kano, […]
Legacy promo: UBA rewards customers with N41m
By Valentine Amanze Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has distributed over N41.8 million in prizes to no fewer than 100 lucky customers in the just concluded UBA Legacy Promo series. The promo, which began last year, was specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s rich legacy spanning over 75 years, […]
Fire from oil facility threatens Rivers community
Fire from a leaking well head between Bukuma and Buguma in Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. . EDEN raises alarm, appeals to govt for assistance By Valentine Amanze The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has appealed to to the Nigerian government to urgently stop the oil spill from a leaking well head and […]
Integrated Indigo, CICAN to partner for business growth
CICAN National Chairman, Mr. Charles Okonji (left), and others during the event. By Valentine Amanze Integrated Indigo Limited, a leading player in the public relations business, has expressed its desire to collaborate with the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) for a more effective business strategy. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bolaji […]
Nigerian govt hikes telecoms tariffs
NCC logo | File Image Nigerians to pay more on communication By Valentine Amanze Harder time awaits Nigerians in 2025 as the federal government welcomes them back from the Yultide with an increase in telecoms tariffs despite harsh economy. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijan, who confirmed the development at a […]
Zacch Adedeji @ 47: Celebrating a man of exceptional grace, excellence
Zacch Adedeji | File Image Adedeji @ 47: Celebrating a man of exceptional grace, excellence By Dare Adekanmbi Ecclesiastical evidence abounds to affirm that God does not look at people or issues through the same prism from which human beings perceive matters. As mortals, we give primacy to mundane parameters as appearance or outward adornments, […]
Tinubu’s crude oil sales financial disclosure doubtful – CNPP
CNPP logo | File Image Advocates transparency in oil sales CNPP: It does not make any business sense to resort to borrowing, especially given Nigeria’s increasing debt profile, when oil revenues are reportedly left in the coffers of NNPC Limited By Valentine Amanze Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed worry over President Bola […]
