February 2025 – Page 158

A’Court Verdict: No LG Election Can Hold In Osun, APC Legal Adviser Warns OSIEC Chair

11.02.2025

The Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Barrister Adegoke Ogunsola has reaffirmed that no Local Government Election can be held in Osun State as announced by the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), in view of the judgment of the Court of Appeal. Ogunsola cautioned the OSIEC Chairman, Barrister Hashim Abioye...

NAICOM, NEMSA partner on electrical safety, insurance compliance

11.02.2025

The National Insurance Commission and the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency have entered into a historic partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding on electrical safety and enhancing insurance compliance. In a statement on Friday, the regulator said the MoU aims to establish a framework for mutual understanding and cooperation in achieving their regulatory obligations, prioritising...

Fubara’s ‘Rascality’ Will End Soon, Factional Speaker

10.02.2025

The factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Martins Amaewhule has said that the end of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s ‘rascality’ is coming to an end while reacting to the Supreme Court judgement that dismissed the Governor’s appeal. Amaewhule in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Martins Wachukwu, recalled that...

Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines, others get sanction letters –NCAA

10.02.2025

Five airlines sanctioned by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority have officially received their sanction letters for various infractions, with further penalties under consideration. The Director for Consumer Protection and Public Affairs at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the development to our correspondent. “Yesterday, the five airlines received their letters of sanctions. The five airlines mentioned...

Mbah Hails Enugu East LG Chair’s Human Capital Devt Programme

10.02.2025

The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has commended the Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, Beloved Dan Anike, for his empowerment programme, which aims to equip youth with technological skills, foster entrepreneurship, promote scholarship, and improve employability among young people in the council area. In his remarks at the inauguration/flag off ceremony for its...

NLC demands more dialogue on tax reform bills

10.02.2025

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has urged the government to engage in dialogue with the union on the Tax Reform Bill to allow its members to contribute their inputs. Ajaero made this known at the NLC secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, during a dialogue on the Tax Reform Bill organised by the NLC...

Be Ready To Step On Toes, Obasanjo Tells FMC Abeokuta Board Chair

10.02.2025

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has told the new Chairman, Board of Management of Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba Abeokuta, Dr. Dayo Israel, to brace up for the challenges ahead and be ready to step on toes, if necessary, for a successful tenure of office. Obasanjo observed that no leader of note he has ever come across...

Unending Demands for More States Eyes on National Assembly Over Requests for Creation of New States

10.02.2025

FELIX NWANERI writes on the fresh demand for states creation before the National Assembly despite the fact that the current 36-state structure is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain due to dwindling revenue At independence in 1960, Nigeria had three regions – Northern Region, Eastern Region and Western Region. A fourth region, Midwest, was later created...

Greenwich Registrars unveils app to tackle unclaimed dividends, others

10.02.2025

Greenwich Registrars & Data Solutions has introduced a new mobile application to tackle challenges relating to unclaimed dividends, outdated mandate forms, unreconciled holdings, and other challenges associated with shareholder management. In a statement on Sunday, the firm said that the mobile app, G-Ease, was the result of a keen dedication to proffering solutions to the...

Rotary Partners First Bank To Empower 132 Beneficiaries

10.02.2025

Rotary International District 9111 in partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited is set to empower 132 beneficiaries with startup kits across various trades on Tuesday, at Rotary Centre, Ikeja – GRA, Lagos. District Governor Nominee, Rotary International District 9111 and the Project Coordinator, Bukola Bakare, who made this known also said the vocational skills...