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Oct

2024

President Tinubu Appoints Acting Chief Of Army Staff

Tinubu Appoints Acting Chief Of Army Staff President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The Special Adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said Oluyede will hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is said to be indisposed and receiving treatment abroad. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). “Oluyede will act in the position pending the…

Oct

2024

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Fuel Supply Set To Increase As FGN Grants Licenses For Companies To Operate Refineries In Nigeria

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Fuel Supply To Increase As FG Grants Licenses For Companies To Operate Refineries In Nigeria Nigeria’s fuel supply is set to increase as the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority (NMDPRA) has granted licenses to nine modular refineries, seven construction licenses, and four operational licenses. The development was announced by Farouk Ahmed, CEO of NMDPRA, at the 2024 Oil Trading & Logistics Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos on Monday. According to Ahmed, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria’s refining capacity has been expanding, particularly with the commencement of production by Dangote Refinery. “Over the course…

Oct

2024

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FGN Sends Strong Warning To Content Creators, Social Media Influencers

Entertainment, FGN, News Flash

Nigerian Government Sends Strong Warning To Content Creators, Social Media Influencer Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the new generation of content creators and social media influencers to moderate negative rhetoric about Nigeria. The government tasked them to prioritise the nation’s interests by upholding the highest ethical standards in the expression and delivery of their crafts. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, issued the warning on Friday in Abuja at an event to celebrate the National Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024. The 2024 National Global Media and Information Literacy Week is themed “New…

Oct

2024

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President Tinubu Restricts Ministers, Others To 3 Official Vehicles In Bid To Reduce Cost Of Governance

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Restricts Ministers, Others To 3 Official Vehicles In Bid To Reduce Cost Of Governance President Bola Tinubu has implemented a new cost-cutting measure limiting Federal Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. This directive, outlined in a statement personally signed by the president, aims to streamline government operations and reduce expenditures associated with official travel. Additionally, the President has set a cap of five security personnel for the officials, comprised of four police officers and one officer from the Department of State Services (DSS). “He similarly reduced the…

Oct

2024

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WAEC Announces Date, Deadline For WASSCE CBT Exams

Education, FGN, News Flash

WAEC Announces Date, Deadline For WASSCE CBT Exams The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the commencement of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates – Second Series. The CBT exams will begin on Friday, October 25, and run until Friday, December 20, 2024. In a press release on Tuesday, WAEC revealed that this year’s examination will adopt a hybrid format, combining digital and traditional methods. “Objective or multiple-choice questions will be displayed on-screen, and candidates will respond on-screen. However, for essay and practical questions, responses must be written in…

Oct

2024

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Nigerians Now Have A Choice To Buy Petrol At N1,000 Per Litre Or CNG For N200 – President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Presidency

Buy Petrol At N1,000 Per Litre Or CNG For N200 – Tinubu Tells Nigerians President Bola Tinubu says Nigerians can buy premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at N1,000 per litre or compressed natural gas (CNG) at N200 per standard cubic meter. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president, Tinubu spoke during a meeting with the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja. While commending NIPCO’s contributions to the nation’s energy transition efforts, particularly its support for the presidential compressed natural gas initiative (PCNGI), Tinubu said CNG saves…

Oct

2024

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Amid Power Grid Collapse, Nigeria Supplies Togo, Benin 24-Hour Power – TCN CEO

Business, FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy

Nigeria Supplies Togo, Benin 24-Hour Power Supply – TCN The Managing Director and CEO of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Sule Abdulaziz, has disclosed that Nigeria supplies 24-hour electricity to neighbouring countries Togo and Benin, amid ongoing discussions in the country following a recent power grid collapse. “We supply Togo, Benin, and Niger. They get power from Nigeria on a 24-hour basis, and they are paying for it,” Abdulaziz stated during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Tonight program on Sunday. When asked why many Nigerians do not enjoy uninterrupted power, he responded, “Nigerians are getting 24-hour supply, but it’s…

Oct

2024

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Analysis Of States Implementing Higher Than National Minimum Wage – By Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN, News Flash

States Implementing Higher than National Minimum Wage Nigeria's minimum wage landscape has shifted with several states adopting higher than N70,000 minimum wage. Lagos State, renowned for its thriving economy and high cost of living, leads this charge. Rivers State, fueled by its robust oil and gas sector, also implements this wage. Akwa Ibom State, rich in natural resources, and Delta State, boasting a diversified economy, follow suit. Ogun State, with its significant agricultural production and manufacturing, completes the list. Comparative GDP Analysis Lagos State's GDP stands at 33.7 trillion Naira, surpassing others. Rivers State trails with 13.3 trillion Naira, while…

Oct

2024

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FGN Announces Introduction Of 15 Skill Acquisition Into Primary/Secondary Schools Curriculum

Education, FGN, News Flash

Breaking News….. The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the introduction of 15 skill acquisition into the curriculum of Primary and Junior Secondary schools in Nigeria. Students will be able to choose one out of the 15 Skills and obtain both theoritical and practical knowledge of it before promotion to another class. The Student will choose a particular skill out of the 15 and have the knowledge from Primary 1 to J SS 3 (9 years) starting from 2025 academic year. Teachers will be trained, retrained and employed in both public and private schools all over the Country. The 15…

Oct

2024

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JAMB Makes U-Turn, To Admit Candidates Who Will Turn 16-Year-Old Next Year For 2024/2025 Admissions

Education, FGN, News Flash

JAMB Makes U-turn, To Allow 16-Year-Old Next Year Students For 2024/2025 Admissions The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that tertiary institutions in Nigeria can admit students who will turn 16 years old by August 31, 2025, for the 2024/2025 academic session. This flexibility, as outlined in a circular issued on Thursday, permits institutions to enrol qualified candidates who meet all other admission criteria, regardless of their age at the time of application. The Board explained that the decision was made to ensure fairness, particularly as some institutions are expected to conclude their 2024/2025 admissions as late as…