December 2024 – Page 290

Edo Election Petition: Tribunal Begins Pre-Hearing Monday

04.12.2024

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on Monday, December 9, commence sitting/pre-hearing on the petitions challenging the declaration of the All Progressives Congress Candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as winner of the September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election. This was disclosed to journalists by the Secretary of the Tribunal, Muazu Bagudu, on Tuesday...

Ebonyi Govt Denies Spending N1.1bn On Wildlífe Conservation

04.12.2024

Ebonyi State Government has denied reports published in some sections of the media, alluding that it spent a whooping N1.1 billion on wildlife conservation. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Jude Okpor, made this refusal in a Statement issued in Abakaliki. There were social media publications alleging that the state government allocated N1.1bn...

Int’l Day Of PWDs Gov Inuwa Yahaya Reaffirms Commitment To Inclusive Governance

03.12.2024

…Landmark Agency for PWDs Underway in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting an inclusive society that values diversity, equity, and empowerment for all, particularly individuals with disabilities. In a goodwill message to mark the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on December 3, Governor...

Minister Seeks Sanwo-Olu Support For Infrastructure Devt In Lagos

03.12.2024

The Minister of Works for State, Hon. Bello Goronyo, on Tuesday expressed Federal Government’s readiness in collaborating with states on infrastructure development. Speaking during a meeting with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Goronyo said the government is ready to strengthen collaboration with the state. During the meeting, Goronyo conveyed a message from President Bola Tinubu,...

MonicaNG Reflects On Facilitating Financial Activities To Support Nigeria’s Economy

03.12.2024

In Nigeria, financial inclusion and ease of transaction are vital to economic growth and versatile financial platforms are becoming increasingly important. While cryptocurrencies have gained popularity as an alternative form of wealth, the challenge has always been converting digital assets into naira for everyday use. MonicaNG, a leading crypto-to-naira platform, is addressing this challenge by...

Wizkid Makes History As First African Artist To Perform At British Fashion Awards

03.12.2024

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has become the first African artiste to perform at the British Fashion Awards. Wizkid closed the 2024 British Fashion Awards ceremony on Monday night with a captivating performance of a hit song, ‘Troubled Mind’ from his recent album Morayo. READ ALSO: The event, which was held at...

Yobe Govt Condole With Fire Victims Donates ₦20m

03.12.2024

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has expressed shock and sadness over the fire outbreak at the Bayan Tasha market in Damaturu, describing the incident as sad at the challenging moment of economic hardship. This was contained in a press statement by the Director General of Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed on Tuesday following...

Tinubu Calls For Nigeria-South Africa Leadership In Africa’s Transformation

03.12.2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a revitalized partnership between Nigeria and South Africa, emphasizing their shared responsibility to lead Africa’s transformation. Speaking at the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, President Tinubu highlighted the need for economic integration and collaborative leadership to reshape Africa’s global image. Tinubu urged both nations...

Nigeria Will Not Stop Production Of Fossil Fuel

03.12.2024

The Federal Government on Tuesday assured that despite calls for energy transition, Nigeria cannot stop the production of fossil fuel, saying it already has enough market in Africa. This was as it maintained that no country in the world would stop the production of fossil fuels when there are still markets for it. The Minister...

Osun Pensioners Laud Adeleke Over N25,000 Salary Increment

03.12.2024

The State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NPU), in Osun State, Alhaji Ganiyu Olasunkanmi Salawu, has applauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for the recent increment in the pensions of retired state workers. Governor Adeleke had earlier announced a minimum wage of N75,000 for Osun State workers and simultaneously approved an additional N25,000 for all...