Category archives: News

Nigeria High Commission in UK Removes Goodluck Jonathan’s Statements from Website

The Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom has removed statements and policies from the era of former President Goodluck Jonathan from its official website. Jonathan, who left office in 2015 after losing the presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari, had his administration’s policies displayed on the website long after his tenure ended. Despite Nigeria’s transition […]

New Bill Proposes Mandatory Tax Identification Number for Opening and Operating Bank Accounts

Anewly proposed bill in Nigeria mandates that individuals involved in financial services, including banking, insurance, and stock-broking, must provide a Tax Identification Number (TIN) before opening a new account or operating an existing one. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Assessment, Collection of, and Accounting for Revenue Accruing to the Federation, […]

IPMAN Threatens to Halt Operations Over Petrol Price Hike, Accuses NNPCL of Price Inflation

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to stop operations nationwide due to the high cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) sold to its members by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). IPMAN disclosed that the NNPCL is selling petrol to independent marketers at inflated prices, charging N1,010 per litre in […]

PDP Suspends National Spokesman and Legal Adviser, Appoints Acting Officers

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN). This was disclosed in a statement by PDP’s National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, on Friday. The party has formed a committee, chaired by Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek […]

AUTHENTIC BENUE STATE PDP EXCO INAUGURATED, ASUME DUTY AT PARTY SECRETARIAT IN MÀKURDI

By Asawa Joseph Newly constituted State Executive Council of the People’s Democratic Party, Benue State Chapter, today 10th October, 2024 has been formally inaugurated into office with a charge to rescue the party from the fangs of the vultures. The development is sequel to the inability of the National Working Committee of the party headed […]

CWAI Congratulates Evans Bipi on Appointment As Commissioner

• Describes it as a testament to dedication, and victory for good governance A leading non-partisan, non- profit, pressure group promoting good governance, accountability and citizens engagement, identified as Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative CWAI, has congratulated Evans Bipi on his appointment as Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development. In a statement signed by Omoba […]

Minister Calls for Youth Collaboration in Driving Digital Innovation

At the Nigeria GovTech Conference and Awards held in Abuja, the Minister of State for Youth, Ayodele Olawande, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and young people to advance digital innovation and social development. In his keynote address, Olawande highlighted the vital role that youth play in driving innovation, especially in the digital […]

Former CBN Deputy Governor Claims Emefiele’s Naira Redesign Lacked Presidential Approval

The trial of Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), resumed on Wednesday with Edward Adamu, a former CBN Deputy Governor, testifying as the fourth witness. Emefiele is facing prosecution by the Federal Government for the controversial naira redesign policy implemented during his tenure in late 2022. Testifying before Justice […]

JOHESU Issues 15-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government Amid Strike Threat

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) in Nigeria has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its outstanding demands or face another strike. The union’s leadership, including the national chairman and national secretary, made the announcement in a joint statement. JOHESU criticized the government for failing to fulfill its commitments since June […]