Tinubu visited me to seek support for presidential ambition – Yakasai
A founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum and elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has revealed that he would support the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid in 2023. Yakasai told Saturday PUNCH that the ex-governor of Lagos was at his Abuja residence to solicit his support for his (Tinubu’s) presidential ambition in the next general elections. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had in October inaugurated the South-West Agenda 2023, a political movement mobilising support for Tinubu to contest the 2023 presidential election. Speaking with Saturday PUNCH on Friday, 96-year-old Yakasai said he had earmarked two politicians to support for Presidency in 2023. Tinubu is the first person.”When asked whether Tinubu told him he would be contesting for President in 2021, Yakasai said, “He (Tinubu) did and he asked for my support.”Yakasai, however, said he didn’t disclose to Tinubu, during the visit, that he would support his ambition.
Source:Punch
November 27, 2021 08:16 UTC
Nigerian gang forcing women into prostitution busted in Italy
Italian authorities said the criminal network forced 41 Nigerian women into prostitution while nine were forced to beg for money on the streets. The suspects have been charged with money laundering, facilitating illegal immigration, human trafficking, forced prostitution and slavery, according to a police statement. Beyond Italy, the network stretched from Nigeria via Libya and up to Germany as well. According to investigators, the gang managed to move nearly €11.4 million ($12.5 million) in prostitution, money laundering and begging profits to Nigeria. The men arrested Monday were said to have lured young Nigerian women to Europe with the prospect of working in Italy and the payment of their travel costs.
Source:Punch
November 27, 2021 07:44 UTC
FCTA partners Egyptian company, seeks investment in transportation sector
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has called on investors to take advantage of the abundant investment opportunities available and invest in the nation’s Federal Capital. Other areas of investment, he said, included health services, water supply, waste disposal and liquid waste management, agriculture and mining. He also revealed investment opportunities in the Land Swap Programme. He said his Company and its Nigerian Partners, are desirous of working with the FCT Administration for the overall development of the FCT. The content of the article published by these online platforms is not new; it has been recirculated several times and has been debunked.FCTA partners Egyptian company, seeks investment in transportation sectorFCTA partners Egyptian company, seeks investment in transportation sector
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 27, 2021 05:48 UTC
Vaccination best weapon to fight COVID-19, says AHBN | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Magashi, who spoke on “Nigeria’s COVID-19 Funding and Recovery Plan: The role of the media” called on the Federal Government to ensure efficient and transparent utilisation of all COVID-19 funds. The AHBN boss, who was represented by the Senior Programme and Partnership Officer, Obinna Onuoha, noted that the COVID-19 funding and recovery plan touches the lives of all Nigerians, and as such the public should be adequately informed on how each penny is utilised. He urged ANHEJ members to ensure they ask hard questions on the type, nature and duration of funding support for every recovery plan while the media should ensure that all Nigerians are well informed with facts. “Every COVID-19 funding and recovery plan touches the lives of all Nigerians, and as such, we must ensure that the public is adequately carried along. If you have not heard it before, I say it to you now, you are saving millions of lives by the work that you d,” Magashi said.
Source:The Guardian
November 27, 2021 04:44 UTC
Nigeria’s democracy second largest globally, says INEC Chairman | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
According to him, Nigeria’s size and population make it one of the biggest democracies in the world. “It is certainly the second largest presidential democracy after the United States of America. Conducting a general election in Nigeria is like holding election in West Africa and beyond,” he said. Yakubu noted that it was the expansion voter access to polling units under his watch that brought the number of the polling units to 176,846. The second is the uploading of polling unit result to the IReV portal to replace the z-pad.
Source:The Guardian
November 27, 2021 03:54 UTC
CIPM advocates blockchain, Crypto compliant workspace | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Chief Executive Officer, Seamless HR, Emmanuel Okeleji made this remark at the 53rd CIPM Annual National conference held in Abuja. “We need to rethink the office space as the pandemic has also exposed an opportunity for people to be comfortable working from home. Speaking further, the Chairman, Governing Council, CIPM, Olusegun Mojeed said, “The attention for most organisations and business leaders is changing. She explained that the world is at a critical junction in global and national history, and required to be properly equipped. The world of work is emerging quickly, so we need to figure out how to prepare for a future job that is difficult to predict,” she added.
Source:The Guardian
November 27, 2021 03:48 UTC
Police confirm 10 killed, 30 houses burnt in Plateau fresh attack
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that 10 persons were killed while 30 houses were burnt down by gunmen who attacked Te’egbe Community ,Bassa Local Governement Area of Plateau state in the early hours of Friday . “Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, Bartholomew Onyeka, immediately drafted a tactical team of the Command to the scene to avert further attack. “Unfortunately, ten persons were killed and about thirty houses set ablaze by the attackers. “The Commissioner of Police further led other Senior Officers of the Command to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment and to console with the victims of the attack. The statement further pleaded with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.
Source:Punch
November 27, 2021 03:35 UTC
Nigeria supplying 50% of seeds used in West Africa – FG
Nigeria currently supplies over 50 per cent of the quality seeds that are used in West Africa, the Federal Government said on Friday. The Director-General, National Agricultural Seeds Council, Philip Ojo, said Nigeria had been exporting seeds in large volumes to neighbouring countries. He said, “Nigeria supplies more than 50 per cent of quality seeds that are being used in West Africa. Other countries in West Africa are coming to learn what makes us big in seed production. Planting quality seeds that have been approved by the seed council will lead to bumper harvest, which will make the country food secure.
Source:Punch
November 27, 2021 01:35 UTC
Buhari bids farewell to Indian high commissioner, Italian ambassador
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), has bid farewell to the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhay Thakur, and the Italian Ambassador, Dr Stefano Pontesilli. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Thursday. Also receiving Italian Ambassador, Dr Pontesilli, President Buhari said having spent nine years in all, in two different capacities in Nigeria, “you know our country very well.”He wished him a successful tour of duty at his next posting, which is Guinea-Conakry. Dr Pontesilli was first Consul-General for his country in Lagos for four-and-a-half years, and later Ambassador for the same length of time.
Source:Punch
November 26, 2021 19:20 UTC
Ayade seeks Britain’s collaboration on development, security
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has decried the lack of collaboration between the state and Britain in various strata of development. He noted that Cross River rather enjoyed a robust collaboration with other countries even when Britain is Nigeria’s traditional ally, given the historical colonial ties between both countries. Governor Ayade spoke at the State Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Calabar while playing host to the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Atkinson. Perhaps you are the first to visit us as an official of the British Embassy and to us, this is very exciting. “So your visit, therefore, should open up the opportunity for greater collaboration between Cross River State and the United Kingdom.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 26, 2021 14:52 UTC
Covid: which countries are on England’s travel red list?
Despite scrapping its traffic light system for international travel earlier this year, England has reimposed a “red list” for the countries deemed to be the highest coronavirus risk. Whether a country is on the red list, as well as the vaccination status of the traveller, will dictate whether and where they need to quarantine:Red list countries : travellers need a negative pre-departure Covid test, and will need to stay in hotel quarantine and complete a passenger locator form. : travellers need a negative pre-departure Covid test, and will need to stay in hotel quarantine and complete a passenger locator form. Non-red countries and with approved UK vaccine : travellers need to show proof of vaccination and take a day-two test (which may be a lateral flow test). : travellers need to show proof of vaccination and take a day-two test (which may be a lateral flow test).
Source:The Guardian
November 26, 2021 14:30 UTC
The Growth Board of the Nigerian Exchange: A Potential Exit Strategy for Nigerian Startups
The Growth Board Listing Guide goes further to state that "The board targets fast growth companies such as SMEs operating in various sectors including Technology companies" (emphasis ours). Listing RequirementsTo be listed on the NGX Growth Board, the interested entity may be listed on the Entry Segment of the Growth Board or the Standard Segment of the Growth Board. After the requirements are in order, the entity must follow the listing procedure as specified in the Growth Board Listing Guide . However, every capital market has its peculiarities, and the Nigerian capital market is no different. The Growth Board: another Asem Board?
Source:The Guardian
November 26, 2021 12:31 UTC
Nigeria to lose revenue as cargo diversion during Yuletide looms
“For months, we have been talking of the prevalence of overtime cargoes in the port. “By the time the Yuletide rush comes on us, I pray we don’t lose cargoes to our rivals in the sub-region. In the words of the ANLCA chieftain, “My prediction this year is that we might not have any Yuletide rush by end of the year. I am saying this because of several issues which have brought about a lull in importation business as of today. There is need to decongest the ports of the overtime cargoes there.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
November 26, 2021 12:10 UTC
Gunmen Kill 10 People In Te’egbe, Plateau State, Burn Houses
Gunmen have attacked Te’egbe community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State and killed several people. The PUNCH gathered that several houses belonging to the natives were also set ablaze by the gunmen while several others sustained injuries during the attack which occurred in the early hours of Friday. A spokesman for the Miango Youth Development Association, Nuhu Bitrus, confirmed the attack to The PUNCH in Jos on Friday. He added that so far, 10 persons who were shot dead by the gunmen had been evacuated to the mortuary. “Right now, we have just counted the bodies of ten persons who were shot dead by the attackers.
Source:Punch
November 26, 2021 11:35 UTC
Again, Buhari orders service chiefs to tackle banditry, insurgency
According to him, “the police and other security agencies had been mobilised to intensify surveillance, patrol and pursuit of criminals. And it is not only about Abuja-Kaduna highway. “While appreciating the successes and gains made by all the security agencies from the armed forces to the police and other intelligence organisations, as well as sister security agencies, he believes that more must still and should still be done. Garba Datti, who read the text of their address, called on the security agencies to deploy personnel on the roads to tackle the menace. “Instead, the phenomenon of banditry has steadily and increasingly found its way back to the Abuja-Kaduna highway.
Source:The Guardian
November 26, 2021 10:49 UTC