How HOMEF called for decisive climate action as COP 29 approaches
Nnimmo Bassey | File Image .Advocates radical reforms to address systemic inequalities, climate injustice Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) convened a critical webinar titled, “The Emission Gaps and the Road to COP 29.” The webinar brought together environmental experts, activists, and public interest lawyers to discuss urgent issues surrounding global climate policy, emissions reduction, […]
Tax bills no threat to your existence, FIRS assures NASENI, NITDA, TETFUND
L-R: Director of Planning and Development, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Mr Erivwo Inene; Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Abdullahi; Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji; Executive Vice Chairman, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Alilu, during a visit to the FIRS chairman at the […]
Tax Reform Bills will not be withdrawn from National Assembly – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu | File Image President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has insisted that the controversial tax reform bills would not be withdrawn from the National Assembly. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday November 1, 2024. He explained that the bills […]
LCCI visits Aluframes, canvases for production of garri-processing machines
The Managing Director, Aluframes Nigeria Limited, Engr Elvis Odoemene (fourth right); the Vice Chairman, Agric Sectoral Group, LCCI, Mrs Ajadi Olamide; the Business Development Consultant, Aluframes Nigeria Limited, Mr Josephat Onyewuchi; and other members of Agric Sectoral group, Lcci during a visit to the Lagos-based company on Wednesday October 30, 2024. By Valentine Amanze The […]
NEC kicks against Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill
President Bola Tinubu | File Image NEC observed that adequate consultations needed to be made to get the views of stakeholders including the state governors to ensure that the law is favourable to all Nigerians The National Economic Council (NEC) has kicked against the Tax Reform Bill forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National […]
Climate justice: CAPPA, others seek African communities’ involvement
CAPPA boss Akinbode Oluwafemi | File Image . Africa Make Big Polluters Pay coalition launches MBPP Storytelling Platform for African communities By Valentine Amanze The Executive Director of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Akinbode Oluwafemi, has raised alarm over the plight of African communities ravaged by the global climate crisis, lamenting that many […]
USAID Nigeria State2State enlightens information and public relations officers on effective reportage
Participants of he workshop in a group photograph. By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki The USAID Nigeria State Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness (State2State) Activity has ended a two-day Communication Strategy Implementation Progress Review workshop in Ebonyi State. The workshop was to ensure continued improvement in governance communication strategy. The USAID State2State Communication Specialist, Nneka Acholonu Egbuna, said […]
World Bank water privatisation plan sets human rights in Africa back – EWJNet
World Bank logo | File Image EWJNet: As the largest investor in water projects on the African continent, the World Bank is the force behind the dismantling of state-owned water companies to pave the way for privatizers By Valentine Amanze The Environment and Water Justice Network (EWJNet) has called on African countries to be wary […]
Tinubu rejigs cabinet, sacks five ministers, appoints fresh others
President Bola Tinubu and the newly nominated ministers | Image| Channelsv Tinubu also scrapped the Ministry of Sports Development and transferred its functions to the National Sports Commission to “develop a vibrant sports economy” | By Valentine Amanze Fresh from his holiday in Europe, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday sacked five of his ministers […]
SON warns against use of substandard, uncertified CNG Gas cylinders
SON logo | File Image SON: CNG vehicle users are strongly advised to install only SON-certified cylinders in their vehicles, as the use of non-certified cylinders presents serious safety risks which should not be overlooked. By Valentine Amanze Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned against the use of substandard and uncertified CNG Gas cylinders. […]
