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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated the reviewed National Security Strategy 2019 with a commitment to enhancing the social security of Nigerians as a means of improving their physical security. Speaking at the event shortly before the commencement of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council, the president said the numerous security challenges confronting the nation made it necessary to come up with an articulated, comprehensive and coordinated responses that involved all segments of the society. He expressed delight that the National Security Strategy 2019 was a product of painstaking and rigorous deliberations by relevant stakeholders committed with the task…
At the recently held PricewaterhouseCooper’s (PWC’s) executive session in Lagos on the Nigerian Finance Bill, 2019 and tax strategy, the question bordering on what to expect in terms of fiscal direction as the duration for the Federal Government’s policies such as the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), Vision 2020, among others, is coming to an end came up. The question to which Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, responded accordingly also hinted that plans have already started for Agenda 2040. The long-term plan for the nation- vision 2020 and the medium-term plan- the…
Nigeria’s leading retail bank Access Bank Plc has unveiled series of exciting rewards for its customers to celebrate the yuletide season. The campaign tagged ‘More Xtravaganza’, will run from November 21 to December 31, 2019. Speaking at the launch of the campaign in Lagos, Victor Etuokwu, Executive Director, Retail Banking, Access Bank plc said “Access Bank is passionate about its customers and everything we do is centered around giving them more. This season, we have decided to launch this campaign to end the year on a high note in celebration of our customers. We appreciate them for their loyalty and support and…
Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is collaborating with agencies under the Ministry of Transportation to develop strategies to curb corruption in Nigeria and Africa. The Executive Secretary of NSC, Hassan Bello, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. ”The maritime and transport sectors are strong catalysts for socio-economic development of any nation, particularly as it concerns businesses, markets, countries and people/citizens. ”Despite the gains recorded in the fight against corruption in all sectors of the economy, the maritime transport sector has remained vulnerable to unwholesome practices. ”Capital flight and fiscal…
The Senate on Wednesday administered oath of allegiance to Smart Adeyemi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Senator representing Kogi -West Senatorial District. This followed his declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of Kogi West senatorial district in the Nov.30 supplementary election. Adeyemi had approached the 2019 election petition tribunal seeking the nullification of Sen.Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) election on grounds of irregularities in the Feb. 23 senatorial election. The tribunal had nullified the election and ordered a re-run of the election. Dino, not satisfied with the decision of…
Political Officer of the Embassy of the United States of America, Jerry Howard, on Tuesday described the Hate Speech bill before the National Assembly as an “impressive” piece of legislation needed to address issues of discrimination, hostility, and violence in Nigeria. Howard stated this during a meeting with the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate and sponsor of the Hate Speech Bill, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, at the National Assembly, Abuja. According to the United States Embassy official, the visit was intended to engage the sponsor of the Hate Speech Bill and to seek an understanding of the proposed legislation…
Ekiti State government has approved the completion of phase V of the State Secretariat complex with the aim of creating a more conducive working environment for workers in the State. The State Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Values Orientation, Aare Muyiwa Olumilua, made this known in Ado -Ekiti on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the last State Executive Council meeting. The Commissioner said the Council approved #290,941,856.36 for Lot 1 and #321,055,946.70 for Lot 2 of the State Secretariat complex; adding that the projects are expected to be completed within six months. Olumilua disclosed that the Council…
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to present the name of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu as the substantive head of the anti-corruption body before the 9th Senate so as to consolidate on the achievements in the fight against corruption and financial crimes in the country. The National Chairman, Millennium Auctioneers Association of Nigeria, Chief Allwell Erastus said this while briefing journalists after an emergency meeting of the executive body of the association at the Federal Capital Territory over the weekend. Speaking after the adjournment of the Executive Meeting of the association,…
John Cardinal Onaiyekan on Tuesday formally bowed out as the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja and handed over to his successor, Ignatius Kaigama.Onaiyekan, who handed over at a press conference in Abuja, said that Kaigama would be formally inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Pope recently accepted the retirement of Cardinal Onaiyekan, who clocked the retirement age of 75 on Jan. 29, 2019.NAN also reports that Archbishop Kaigama was announced by the Pope, through Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi, as Onaiyekan’s successor, on March 11.The announcement coincided with the opening ceremony…
The Police in Anambra have declared Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu wanted over alleged murder of two police officers on Monday. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr John Abang made the declaration in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka on Tuesday. The police commissioner said Ejiofor was wanted for alleged case of conspiracy, murder, treasonable felony, arson, and armed robbery. Part of the statement reads: “the Anambra Police Command wishes to inform the general public that warrant of arrest was obtained by the…