Tinubu must mitigate hardships arising from petrol price hikes
The latest increase signals a 570 percent increase in petrol prices since President Tinubu’s “subsidy is gone” proclamation on May 29, 2023, when the petrol price was N185 per litre and a dollar was N460. The irony of the fuel subsidy removal and price hikes, coming with the commencement of local petrol refining by Dangote Refining and Petrochemical Company, is not lost on Nigerians. Indeed, the expectations of lower petrol prices, especially with the crude-for-naira sales arrangement for local refiners have quickly evaporated. This means that rising domestic fuel prices negate any global price relief. The implications of petrol price hikes in Nigeria are universal.
Source:Punch
November 04, 2024 09:01 UTC
Gov Inuwa stresses synergy for cybersecurity among anti-corruption agencies
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday, stressed the need for synergy among all relevant anti-corruption stakeholders in the fight against corruption and corrupt practices, particularly cybercrime in the country. The governor was speaking when he participated in the National Cybercrime Summit held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to journalists after the event, Inuwa Yahaya emphasized the importance of collaboration in combating the growing threat of cybercrime. He also commended the EFCC for organizing the National Cybercrime Summit, recognizing the event as a timely initiative toward addressing the growing challenge of cybercrime. The governor emphasized the importance of multi-level cooperation, including leveraging technology and youth involvement, to promote positive alternatives to cyber activities.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 23, 2024 01:49 UTC
Reps: Bill seeking creation of Ibadan state, one other from ‘old Oyo’ passes second reading
The bill which seeks to create the New Oyo State with Oyo town as the Capital City from Oyo State scaled through second Reading on the floor of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday. “The then National Assembly in 1983 successfully passed a motion on the creation of New Oyo State with Oyo Town as its Capital. “Oyo metropolis was also the divisional headquarters of Oyo division and the District Headquarters of Oyo District. The Erelu Dam in Oyo metropolis supplies water to the four Local Government Areas in Oyo zones as second largest water reservoir in the present Oyo state. There are 14 functional branches of Ministries, Parastatals and Agencies of present Oyo State Government in Oyo metropolis which could be effectively used as take-off officers for the proposed new Oyo State.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 22, 2024 23:10 UTC
INEC commissioner warns political stakeholders against attacking officials
The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, on Tuesday, warned political stakeholders to stop attacking INEC officials without committing infractions or breaking electoral laws. The resident Electoral commissioner who dropped the warning while speaking at the OSUN, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),2024, press week held in Osogbo, maintained that the current trend of personal attacks on INEC officials by political stakeholders is counterproductive. “The political stakeholders should shift their attention from thinking that they can rubbish officials of the commission, perhaps thinking that by doing that, they will have their way is not the way it should be. “This approach is misguided and the stakeholders should focus on monitoring the commission’s activities, modalities, and officials conduct instead”. According to Adefila, vote buying remains a persistent issue in the country’s electoral process, undermining the integrity of democracy.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 22, 2024 20:33 UTC
Reps promise prudent defence resource management
The House of Representatives Committee on Defense, says it will ensure effective utilization of resources allocated to military colleges and institutions. The institutions are: the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA); Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji. He said the visit was an important part of the process, and expressed readiness to work closely to ensure that Armed Forces were fully equipped to face the challenges ahead. READ ALSO:Pro-masses bills stall at NASS as political motions get priorityHe said that far reaching decisions had been made to move the three institutes and and the Armed Forces forward. NAN reports that members of the committee toured facilities at the NDA and DICON factory.
Source:The Guardian
October 22, 2024 17:00 UTC
Reps task FG to safeguard $400m Nigeria’s orbital slots
The House of Representatives on Tuesday tasked the Federal Government to ensure timely registration and renewal of Nigeria’s orbital slots with a view to averting the loss of $400 million worth of investment in the industry. Shagaya observed that Nigeria has been granted three orbital slots by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), essential for satellite placement in geostationary orbit. “The House is also aware that the critical significance of these orbital slots goes beyond technological progress to include national security, disaster response, connectivity, and navigation capabilities. “The House is concerned over Nigeria’s increasing competition with other countries for orbital slots, driven by the rising global demand for satellite services, which could lead to the permanent forfeiture of Nigeria’s assigned positions. “The House recognises that protecting Nigeria’s orbital slots goes beyond technical aspects; it is a critical element for national security, economic empowerment, and global standing.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 22, 2024 16:34 UTC
Fraud causing recurring flooding in Nigeria – Town Planners
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has attributed the recurring flooding in Nigeria to fraud, stating that people have deliberately neglected laws and order to promote practices harmful to the environment. He explained that flooding results from an evil conspiracy and the neglect of the essence of physical planning. He explained that the lack of physical planning or poorly regulated urbanisation is the fundamental environmental fraud in Nigeria. Atebije lamented that some of these developments may have obtained permits through bribery or political connections, leading to violations of environmental laws intended to protect flood-prone areas. He said that addressing the problem requires concerted efforts from governments, communities, and international organisations to ensure strict enforcement of environmental laws.
Source:The Guardian
October 22, 2024 16:02 UTC
AFRIMA’s vice president passes on
What's New AFRIMA’s vice president passes on By Chinonso Ihekire IT’s a sad time for the entire African music ecosystem as Vice President, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada kicks the bucket at age 48. In a statement issued from the AFRIMA’s Headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, AFRIMA’s President, Mr. Mike Dada, mourned his wife, describing the late visionary as a believer in family values, community service, and inclusivity. READ ALSO: ‘African music needs more collaboration’ – AFRIMA“She had the gift of compassion, and a love for God and Africa. “She was a loving wife, mother and friend, who always put family and Africa first. The deceased is survived by her husband, Mr Dada, two children and several relatives.
Source:The Guardian
October 22, 2024 15:44 UTC
Federal University Otukpo suspends VC, appoints acting
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, has suspended the pioneer vice-chancellor, Professor Innocent Ujah. In the same vein, Professor Ediga Agbo has been appointed as the acting vice chancellor of the university. Professor Ujah, who was the pioneer Vice Chancellor, was expected to complete his tenure in the next few months. The statement read in part, “Professor Ediga Bede Agbo has been appointed as the acting Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO).”“Prof. Ediga Agbo emerged as the acting Vice Chancellor of the university during the special meeting of the Governing Council held on the seventeenth of October, 2024, and presided over by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of FUHSO, Engr.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 22, 2024 14:28 UTC
FG will not negotiate with bandits — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has stated that the federal government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not negotiate with bandits. He emphasised that the ongoing military onslaught against banditry, kidnapping, and rustling will be sustained in the Northwest and other parts of the country until all bandits are chased away. He noted, “You will agree with me that the military onslaught against the bandits has been successful. So, Mr President asked me to come and thank the troops for their professionalism and commitment to duty.”“These troops did a wonderful job. Thus, my visit is to engage stakeholders and to review the current military onslaught to see how we can improve,” he disclosed.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 22, 2024 14:20 UTC
Dangote Refinery withdraws suit against NNPCL, others
The management of Dangote Refinery has reacted to a report that it approached a court to stop the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and others from continuing fuel importation. Continuing, the Dangote Refinery clarified that it neither served any party with the court process nor intended to do so. A. Rano Limited, T. Time Petroleum Limited, 2015 Petroleum Limited and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited. Such licences, Dangote Refinery said, ought only to be granted to the firms in situations of petroleum products shortage. The refinery had demanded the court to recognise that NMDPRA was failing to fulfil its mandated duties under the PIA by not supporting local refineries like Dangote Refinery.
Source:The Guardian
October 22, 2024 04:13 UTC
Dangote Refinery asks Court to void import licenses of NNPCL, Matrix, four others
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to void the import licenses issued to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and four other companies for the purpose of importing refined petroleum products that are already being produced by Dangote without shortfalls. A. Rano Limited, T. Time Petroleum Limited, 2015 Petroleum Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited. The refinery’s legal team stated that the plaintiff is greatly distressed, and its investments risk being jeopardized unless the court intervenes. The plaintiff sought an order of injunction restraining the 1st Defendant from further issuing and/or renewing import licenses to the 2nd to 7th defendants or other companies for the purpose of importing petroleum products.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
October 22, 2024 00:53 UTC
Lawsuit against NNPC, others will be withdrawn in January — Dangote refinery
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims that it filed a lawsuit against Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and other marketers to revoke their licence to stop fuel importation. It said that a process to commence the formal withdrawal of the lawsuit will commence in January 2025. Chiejina was reacting to reports of a lawsuit filed at the Federal High Court to stop the importation of fuel by oil marketers and NNPCL. He further noted that events, including the naira for crude sales, have overtaken this development and will be withdrawn from the court. We understand that once the matter comes up in January 2025, we will be in a position to formally withdraw the matter in court.”
Source:Punch
October 21, 2024 23:33 UTC
Security heightens over IPOB’s sit-at-home order
Ahead of the two-day sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) beginning today, security agencies have commenced confidence-building patrols known as ‘Show of Force’ ready to confront the Biafra separatist group in the five states of the South-East. Also, security agencies in Abia have increased their presence across major city centres and suburban areas ahead of the sit-at-home order. Also, the police in Enugu asked residents to ignore the order to sit-at-home. The Enugu State Government has also dismissed the illegal sit-at-home order by faceless persons, noting that the state had since gone past that era. The government, therefore, directed citizens to go about their lawful businesses, as every inch of Enugu State had been well covered by the security agencies and infrastructure to assure security of lives and property.
Source:The Guardian
October 21, 2024 20:40 UTC
Join politics to decide your fate, Otti tells youths
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged Nigerian youths to join politics to decide their fate and make a difference. Otti gave the advice during Church Service at The Transforming Church on Sunday in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He stated that every society needs the leadership it deserves, saying: “If you sit back and say politics is for politicians, the politicians will decide everything for you. Otti said that he left the banking sector in 2014 and joined politics to make a difference by doing things differently. He thanked Otti for visiting the church and reiterated the commitment of the church to praying for those in positions of leadership.
Source:Punch
October 21, 2024 18:10 UTC