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The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that the Federal Government is poised to reveal the next phase of its ongoing 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program. This announcement comes as the number of applicants for the program surpasses the one million mark. Dr. Tijani shared this update via a post, where he also revealed that the next steps for the applicants will be communicated within the next 12 hours. “Over 1 million applications for #3MTT – #technation loading. Look out for news on steps in your mailbox within the next 12 hours,” the…
In a press conference held on Monday, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, voiced his strong criticism of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the 2023 general election. He expressed his disappointment, asserting that the highest court had overlooked compelling evidence presented before it. Obi accused both the Supreme Court and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of “shifting the goal post” while acting as the umpire for the election, implying that their actions had undermined the credibility of the electoral process. The Supreme Court’s ruling aligned with the September 6 verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court on all…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has restated his commitment to the core mandate of ensuring price stability within the nation. In a recent interaction with the Impact Investing Community, led by the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, who is a former Governor of the CBN, Cardoso shared his vision for the central bank’s role in the lives of Nigerians. Cardoso expressed his determination to change the narrative surrounding the CBN by making it more impactful in the lives of the citizens through the effective management of inflation. He stated, “At the…
In the recently approved 2023 supplementary budget, the Federal Government has earmarked a significant sum of N400 billion for the construction of roads and various infrastructural projects across Nigeria. This allocation was made evident by Nairametrics, a financial news outlet. The detailed spending plan for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the 2023 supplementary budget unveiled the allocation of N300 billion as capital expenditure under the Ministry of Works for the construction of road projects nationwide. Additionally, N100 billion was appropriated to the Ministry of Housing for the provision of infrastructural projects across the country. The N300 billion designated for…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has imposed a hefty penalty of N5 million on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over a baseless claim that Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, held a counterfeit discharged certificate. Justice Inyang Ekwo, the presiding judge, declared that the NYSC and its Director General were at fault for distorting critical facts and found Governor Mbah’s certificate to be authentic and valid. The court’s ruling reaffirmed the legitimacy of the certificate presented by Governor Mbah to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during his election. Justice Ekwo clarified that the evidence before the court clearly…
The Lagos State Government has taken bold steps by sealing off Ogba Mall and Ajah Market following their agenda to tackle the menace of illegal waste disposal. This decisive operation was executed in collaboration with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the State Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences, during a Sunday enforcement drive. Folashade Kadiri, the Director of Public Affairs at LAWMA, highlighted that the enforcement team also dismantled shanties and removed structures belonging to illegal traders along the Ajah Jubilee Bridge and the BRT corridor. In an official statement, it was unequivocally stated, “The…
In a move aimed at recovering a staggering $20 billion in lost revenue, the Nigerian House of Representatives is set to conduct a comprehensive audit of petrol subsidies. This ambitious initiative was announced by Honorable Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, the Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), on Friday. The primary objective of this comprehensive audit is to assist the Federal Government in recovering a significant sum of revenue lost within the oil sector. Furthermore, the committee intends to ensure the adequate supply of domestic crude, ultimately contributing to energy security. The House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has outlined…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly issued a 5-day ultimatum, demanding the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police in Imo State. This ultimatum comes in the wake of an attack on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, in Owerri, the Imo state capital, on Thursday. The leaders of organized labor convened a press conference on Friday, November 3, 2023, in Abuja, where they issued the threat and made a series of strong demands, setting the stage for a potential showdown with the authorities. One of the primary demands put forth by Organized Labour is the…
After weeks of meticulous planning, testing, and eager anticipation, Konga TV, Africa’s pioneer 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV platform, is gearing up for its much-anticipated public launch scheduled for Monday, November 6th, 2023, coinciding with Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s biggest Black Friday sales event. Konga TV is a groundbreaking platform designed to offer the best deals and competitively priced products from a wide spectrum of sources, including manufacturers, distributors, merchants, and resellers. It is dedicated to bringing these offers to millions of savvy shoppers in Africa’s largest market. Uniquely, Konga TV is Africa’s first-of-its-kind innovative TV platform solely dedicated to commerce,…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has issued a directive banning all night sting operations across all the commands of the commission. This announcement is part of the EFCC’s newly revised procedures regarding the arrest and bail of suspects. The directive comes in response to the recent arrest of 69 suspected internet fraudsters by EFCC operatives from the Ibadan Zonal Commission in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The EFCC reaffirms its commitment to upholding the rule of law in the execution of its responsibilities and has communicated this stance to the public. In an official statement,…