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Dec

2024

Opinion: Drilling Crude Oil Does Not Harm The Environment. The Process/Technology Does. Improve It – Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke’s Interview With NTA

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Interviews, Oil & Gas

Drilling Crude Oil does not harm the environment. The Process/Technology does. Improve it! This interview was pulled down by YouTube and Facebook. Good evening, I'm pleased to be discussing Nigeria's path to net-zero carbon emissions. While many advocate for an immediate end to drilling and mining, I'd like to offer a nuanced perspective. The extraction of crude oil and coal isn't inherently harmful to the environment; it's the outdated technologies used that cause damage. As we transition to renewable energy, job creation and preservation must be our top priority. We cannot overlook the livelihoods of those employed in the fossil…

Dec

2024

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Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others

Abuja, Infrastructure, Metro, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands

Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revoked lands belonging to former President Muhammed Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Also, 759 other prominent figures and organisations in Maitama II, Abuja. were also affected by the revocation which was for non-payment of Certificate of Occupancy. This was contained in a publication by the FCT Administration and made available to Channels Television by the Special Adviser to the FCT Minister,…

Dec

2024

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FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N1.727 Trillion

Abuja, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

FG, States, LGs Share ₦1.727 Trillion A total sum of ₦1.727 trillion, being November 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the December 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in ABUJA. This was disclosed in a statement signed by FAAC Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, on Friday. He noted that the N1.727 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N455.354 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N585.700 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue…

Dec

2024

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Retired Soldiers Shut Finance Ministry In ABUJA Over Entitlements

Abuja, Labour, News Flash

Retired Soldiers Shut Finance Ministry In Abuja Over Entitlements Retired soldiers under the group of Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) are protesting over non-payment of the 20% and 28% increment for 11 months at the ministry of finance, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The protesters said they had bought chains and padlocks to lock up the gate of the ministry. The ex-servicemen who shut down activities at the Federal Ministry of Finance with music, displayed banners and carried different placards and inscriptions on Wednesday. Among other demands by the retired military officers are the non-payment of their palliatives and its…

Dec

2024

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2024 OHAFIA DAY CELEBRATION: 4 Onwa Ohafia Members To Be Decorated With Honours And Awards

Abia State, Abia North, Abuja, News Flash, People & Events

2024 OHAFIA DAY CELEBRATION ABUJA: 4 Onwa Ohafia Members To Be Decorated With Honours And Awards. Dr Alex Chioma Otti OFR, Governor of Abia State; His Deputy Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu NSE, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Senator Representing ABIA North), Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa( Member, Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Fed. Constituency) along with other high-profile personalities, are expected to grace the 2024 Ohafia Day celebration, organised by Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) Abuja Branch. The event, titled ‘Exterminate Vandalism: Let There Be Light in Ohafia’, is scheduled for Saturday, 7 December, at…

Nov

2024

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Wike Approves New Minimum Wage Of 70k For FCT Workers

Abuja, Economy, Labour, News Flash

Wike Approves New Minimum Wage For FCT Workers Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate payment of N70,000, the new minimum wage, for all administration staff. The move comes after President Bola Tinubu signed the new Minimum Wage Bill into law in May 2024, following months of negotiation with organized labour. The approval was announced in a statement signed by Anthony Odeh, Press Secretary to the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to the statement, Wike approved the payment of the minimum wage on Monday,…

Nov

2024

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Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, Indefinitely

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, Indefinitely The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely. According to a statement on Thursday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike's suspension of Engr Hadi Ahmad is with immediate effect. The suspended Executive Secretary has consequently been directed to hand over to the Director of Engineering Services, in the FCDA.

Nov

2024

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The Level Of Corruption In The Power Sector Will Make You Cry – EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Power & Energy

Things We Discovered In Power Sector Will Make You Cry – Olukoyede, EFCC Chairman The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has said the level of corruption in the power sector would make people cry. He put it this way: “As we speak, we are grappling with electricity. If you see some of the investigations we are carrying out within the power sector, you will shed tears. “People were awarded contracts to supply electricity equipment. Instead of using what they call 9.0 guage, they will go and buy 5.0. Every time you see the…

Nov

2024

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President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Politics

President Tinubu Swears In Seven New Ministers President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly-appointed ministers at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The new ministers were sworn-in today, 4th of November, 2024 after Mr Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet. The ministers are Dr Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Dingyadi – Minister of Labour and Employment; Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Minister of State Foreign Affairs. “Others are Dr Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment), Idi Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development; Yusuf Ata – Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development;…

Nov

2024

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Festus Keyamo Ready To Face Reps Over Oyedepo’s Airstrip License

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Keyamo Ready To Face Reps Over Oyedepo’s Airstrip License The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has promised to provide a detailed explanation to the House of Representatives regarding the operational framework of the aviation sector, particularly in relation to the airstrip license granted by Bishop David Oyedepo. Keyamo’s comments come on the heels of a motion moved in the House calling for the revocation of licenses for private airstrips, including that of Oyedepo’s Canaanland recently approved by the federal government. While addressing the matter, Keyamo in a post on his personal X-account, emphasized the need for a comprehensive understanding of…