Nigeria news today headlines : Wednesday 24th July 2024
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Lagos Developing Nations Require $2.4trn Annual Spend On Climate Change – World Bank
The World Bank has said, developing countries will need an average of $2.4 trillion each year between now and 2030 to address the global challenges of climate change, conflict, and pandemics. Without it, the bank warned children will attend substandard schools, families will go without quality health care, and communities will struggle to cope with
CAP Expression Of Interest: LASG Grants Four Weeks Extension
LAGOS – The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, has granted a four weeks extension for the collection and submission of Expression of Interest form for interested consultants in the built environment registered with relevant professional bodies in Nigeria to indicate interest in the Certified Accreditors Programme, CAP. This was disclosed by
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners In Ogbomoso
IBADAN – Operatives of Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 10 suspected illegal miners in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. They were arrested with six trucks fully loaded with lithium. The suspected illegal miners according to a press statement issued by Mr Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media and Publicity
NACCIMA Lists Effects Of Hike In Benchmark Interest Rate On Nigerian Businesses
LAGOS – The National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Oye Esq., has enumerated the potential consequences of a hike in the benchmark interest rate (MPR) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Nigerian businesses. Oye, in a statement, said while an increase in the benchmark interest rate
Army Kills Two Gunmen During Routine Operation In Aba
UMUAHIA – Two members of a criminal gang, who attempted to attack an army unit and collect their arms in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of the Abia State, have been killed by soldiers in the city. However, during the operation that lasted for over 30 minutes, some innocent passersby were unfortunately affected during the
Man Bags Life Jail For Raping Eight-Year-Old Deaf Minor In Kebbi
BIRNIN KEBBI – Kebbi State High Court 6, presided by Hon. Justice Maryam Abubakar-Kaoje, on Monday, sentenced one Jamilu Abdullahi to life imprisonment for the rape of an eight- year- old deaf-mute minor. The Prosecution Counsel, Barrister Zainab Jabbo, in her submission, said the convict, who faced one count charge of rape, perpetrated the act
‘We’ll Restore Nigeria’s Full Oil Output
LAGOS – The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa,says his team will restore Nigeria’s full oil production benchmark of 2.1m bpd . He disclosed this during a routine security meeting held at the Presidential Villa Abuja. He said Nigeria relies on the revenue generated from oil, hence they cannot afford to back down on securing oil installations in the
Oyetola Orders Relocation Of CRFFN Headquarters Back To Lagos
LAGOS – The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has ordered the relocation of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) back to Lagos. Sources at the ministry disclosed that the recent directive by the minister to the Acting Registrar of the Council, Chinyere Uromta, is aimed at bringing the council closer to its
UAE Considering Slashing Visa, DVN Fees For Nigerians
LAGOS – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly considering a reduction in visa and Document Verification Number (DVN) fees for Nigerian travelers. This development follows a series of diplomatic discussions aimed at easing travel restrictions and improving bilateral relations between the two nations. According to some officials from the Nigerian UAE office who wants
Eni Moves To Increase Investment Plan In Nigeria’s Deep Water
Italy’s oil major, Eni has disclosed investment plan in Nigeria’s deep water space,even as it expresses intention tosustain investment in the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) sector. The company currently holds a 10.4 per cent interest in Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas NLNG. The Chief Executive Officer of Eni, Claudio Descalzi, stated these during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu during the week inAbuja. The meeting offered the company the opportunity to discuss its ongoing activities in Nigeria and outline
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