However, because some of the positions are tenured, it is not certain how far it would be implemented, but there are strong indications that the Presidency may have given the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), the go-ahead to dissolve and reconstitute the managements and boards of the agencies and parastatals. The green light to …
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Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sacked all Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and Comptroller-General of Customs from Service with immediate effect. Service Chief affected are Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor, the Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya; the Chief of Naval Staff, Awwal Gambo; the Chief of Air Staff, Isiaka Amao; and the Inspector General of …
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The Rector of Edo State Polytechnic Usen, Omoruyi Sylvester, has said that the roll-out of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), multi-million-naira Wireless Internet project in the Polytechnic has improved teaching and research in the institution. Omoruyi, who disclosed this while addressing journalists, noted that expanding internet in the institution has increased its capacity to offer Open Distance Flexible Learning Programmes. …
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The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared June 28, 2023, as Eid-il Adha or Eid-il Kabir. Abubakar III on Sunday night made this declaration in a statement issued by the National Moonsighting Committee (NMC) on its official Twitter page. The NSCIA president in the statement …
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A former president of the court of appeal, Zainab Bulkachuwa, said she never favoured any party in her 40 years in the judicial service. Chairman 2019 Presidential Election Appeal Panel, Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachawa arriving to open the hearing for the petition against the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Court of Appeal, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida The …
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Nigerians have begun to lament the effects of the introduction of a 7.5 per cent Value-Added Tax on the price of premium motor spirit, otherwise known as petrol. This comes barely a month after President Bola Tinubu removed the subsidy on petrol during his inaugural speech on May 29, raising the price of PMS from N188 to about N580 in …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has ordered banks to allow customers to have unfettered access to funds in their domiciliary account. According to the CBN, domiciliary account holders are permitted to utilize cash deposits not exceeding $ 10,000 per day or its equivalent via telegraphic transfer. Director, Corporate Communications, Department, CBN, Dr. Isa Abdulmumin, disclosed this in a press statement …
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It was scooped that Emefiele may spend longer than earlier reported in DSS custody as investigation into his activities while in charge of the apex bank is far from being concluded. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the DSS, on Thursday, secured a court order to detain the ex-CBN chief for three weeks, with another source hinting that he might be held …
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Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Acting under pressure from supporters pushing for political relevance, the federal government may have decided to dissolve the boards of federal agencies and parastatals, THISDAY has learnt. However, because some of the positions are tenured, it is not certain how far it would be implemented, but there are strong indications that the Presidency may have given …
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Members of the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) yesterday urged President Bola Tinubu to accept the payment of Naira for their feedstock – crude oil. Besides, the association asked the government for guaranteed off -take of products and removal of bureaucratic hurdles. The association also urged the government to use the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to create a …
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