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Jul

2024

I Grow Vegetables; Nigerian Women Should Also Get Involved In Farming – Remi Tinubu

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

I Grow Vegetables; Nigerian Women Should Also Get Involved In Farming – Remi Tinubu First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has advised Nigerian women to get involved in farming to boost food production in the country. “Earlier today, I was at my garden to tend to it and water my plants myself. I have planted seven different vegetables,” Mrs Tinubu tweeted, posting a photo of herself in the garden on Saturday. She added, “I would like to encourage all Nigerian women to join the #EveryHomeAGarden competition and get involved in farming and food production.” Mrs Tinubu’s call for women’s involvement in farming…

Jul

2024

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Blackout As National Grid Collapses, Fourth Time In 2024

News Flash, FGN, Power & Energy

Blackout As National Grid Collapses, Fourth Time In 2024 The national electricity grid has experienced another system failure, leading to a nationwide blackout. Confirming the blackout in a statement on Saturday, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said the power outage being experienced within its franchise is due to a system failure from the national grid. “Please be informed that the power outage being experienced is due to a system failure from the national grid at 3:10pm today, affecting the power supply to our franchise areas,” the AEDC said. The DisCo said it is working with the relevant stakeholders to…

Jul

2024

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It’s Shameful We’re Still Generating 4.5GW Of Electricity – President Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Power & Energy

It’s Shameful We’re Still Generating 4.5GW Of Electricity – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has expressed displeasure that Nigeria despite its size is still generating 4.5GW of electricity. President Tinubu expressed the displeasure when he inaugurated a 31 member Presidential Economic Coordination Council at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa Abuja. He underscored the need for innovative solutions to the country’s economic challenges, noting the importance of public-private partnerships in driving economic reforms. According to him, ”We have the challenge of energy security in Nigeria. We need to work together to improve our oil and gas sector, and we must also increase…

Jul

2024

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Good News!!! Nnamdi Kanu Coming Out Anytime From Now

Abia State, FGN, Gossips, News Flash, South East

President Tinubu Reportedly Agrees To Release Nnamdi Kanu President Tinubu Reportedly Agrees To Release Nnamdi Kanu—-The Genius Media Nigeria reports that President Tinubu has reportedly agreed to release Nnamdi Kanu. TGM gathered that President Bola Tinubu has reportedly agreed to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) following the nationwide outcry. This Nigeria news platform understands that the younger brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Isaac made this known via his verified Instagram Page. Taking to his page to thank President Tinubu, Fayose wrote, “Good news!!! Nnamdi Kanu coming out anytime from now. Thank…

Jul

2024

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Dangote, Elumelu, Rewane Enlisted As Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Team

Economy, FGN, News Flash

Dangote, Elumelu, Rewane Enlisted As Tinubu Inaugurates Economic Team President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) tasked with strategising a way out of the current economic situation in the country. The Council has a mix of government officials, top private sector players, and consultants including President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Aliko Dangote; Chairman of the United Bank of Africa, Mr Tony Elumelu; and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane. Briefing State House Correspondents after the Inauguration of the Council, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,…

Jul

2024

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FGN Imposes 7.5% VAT On Cryptocurrency Transactions

Economy, CBN/Commercial Banking, FGN, News Flash

FG Imposes 7.5% VAT On Cryptocurrency Transactions The Federal Government has imposed a 7.5 percent Value Added Tax(VAT) on cryptocurrency transactions. This development was made known after KuCoin; a cryptocurrency exchange, says it will commence collection of the transaction fees for users in Nigeria. In a statement on July 3, the cryptocurrency platform said the deduction of the VAT would commence from July 8 and that for every trade, the 7.5 percent VAT will be applied to the transaction fee — not the total transaction amount. According to KuCoin, if a user buys $1,000 worth of bitcoin with a 0.1…

Jul

2024

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‘Out Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes’ – FGN Finally Speaks On Signing Samoa Agreement

FGN, Love & Life, News Flash, Politics

‘Our Law On Same S£x Marriage Supersedes’ – FG Finally Speaks On Signing Samoa Agreement The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. The agreement reportedly has some clauses that compel underdeveloped and developing nations to support the agitations by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community for recognition, as condition for getting financial and other supports from advanced societies. Named after the Pacific Island Samoa, where it was signed, the agreement is gradually gaining traction, despite opposition by many countries that cherish Islamic and Christianity values, in addition to…

Jul

2024

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Senators Ike Nwachukwu And Mao Ohuabunwa, Others Inaugurated As Chancellors Of Nigerian Universities

Abia State, Abia North, Education, FGN, News Flash

Governing Councils of Universities inaugurated July 4th, 2024 The newly constituted Nigerian Universities Governing Councils was formally inaugurated yesterday. Prominent among the Chancellors that were inaugurated are our own Distinguished Sen. Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa KSC PHD and Senator General Ike Nwachukwu. Senator Mao has already assumed office as the chairman Governing Board & Pro Chancellor of the University of Port Harcour By this appointment, it is evident that Senator Mao and Senator General Ike Nwachukwu are imbued with capacity, integrity, abilities and sound leadership quality. They have surely proved these qualities over the years and the testimony is clearly seen…

Jul

2024

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Gov Otti Commissions Federal Govt Multipurpose Hospital In ABIA, Commends FG And Sets-Up A Facility Management Team To Ensure And Sustain Standard

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI COMMISSIONS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MULTIPURPOSE HOSPITAL IN ABIA, COMMENDS FG AND SETS-UP A FACILITY MANAGEMENT TEAM TO ENSURE AND SUSTAIN STANDARD. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti on Wednesday 3rd July, commissioned a Federal Government built and equipped multipurpose hospital in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State. The hospital with State of the art equipment was built by the Federal Government in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-3) Speaking during the commissioning, the Governor maintained that quality, accessible and efficient health sector eco-system is a priority in his administration’s strategy to…

Jul

2024

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President Tinubu Makes 9 Fresh Appointments

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

President Tinubu Makes 9 Fresh Appointments President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 9 members as the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). Tinubu appointed Otunba Aderemi Abdul as Board Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director) and Engr. Uzoma Nwagba as Managing Director/CEO STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS BOARD OF NIGERIAN CONSUMER CREDIT CORPORATION (CREDICORP) To further expedite the process of expanding consumer credit access to Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP): (1) Otunba Aderemi Abdul – Board Chairman (Independent…