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World Bank announces application opening for young professionals programme
By Kachi Ekile The World Bank Group has revealed the opening for applications for the young professionals programme (YPP). The group, in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that the opening is from September 1, 2024, to 11:59 pm on September 30. The YPP is a leadership development programme that lasts for two years at the …
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RMAFC wants Nigerians to understand how agencies function
From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, (RMAFC), Muhammed Bello Shehu, has called on Nigerians to seek information about the activities of government agencies and organisations for a better understanding of the workings of the government. The Chairman made this call while addressing the students of Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin …
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Tinubu has liberated LGs from governors’ suffocation — Ndume
From Fred Itua, Abuja Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, on Friday, hailed the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for initiating a court action at the Supreme Court, which has now birthed a new financial regime for Local Governments Councils across the country. In its judgment, the apex court directed that Local …
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LP c’ttee chairman condemns attack on Akpata
From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The National Transition Committee of Mobilisation and Recruitment Chairman, of Labour Party (LP), Dr. Kingsley Okundaye has condemned the alleged attack on Barr. Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata’s campaign team in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Recall that the former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Barr. Akpata is …
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LG autonomy: Supreme Court judgment will promote accountability at grassroots level, says Falana
By Seyi Babalola Activist lawyer, Femi Falana has said the Supreme Court judgement that granted financial autonomy to local governments in the country would promote accountability at the grassroots level. He also called on the state governors to study the Supreme Court ruling. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, made this known on Friday while …
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Tinubu Renames National Theatre After Soyinka
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has announced the Federal Government’s decision to rename the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere as the “Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts”, in honour of l the literary giant, who turns 90. In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu described Soyinka as a “national …
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LG Autonomy will enhance development in rural areas, says Minister
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Zephaniah Jisalo, has applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to grant autonomy to local governments in the country. Jisalo made this known at the opening of a two-day retreat for ministry staff in Abuja, yesterday. He stated that the autonomy would foster development in …
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New Olubadan: Tinubu, S’West govs, Sultan, others honour Makinde, Oba Olakulehin
By OLUSEYE OJO Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, is currently enthralled, as the stage is set for the coronation and installation of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at the Mapo Hall Arcade, in the heart of the city. The ceremony is about to commence amid watertight security. Dignitaries from all walks …
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Strengthen local accountability councils to make LGs financial autonomy meaningful – Olawepo-Hashim
A former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called for accountability structures, including legislative assemblies, be strengthened to ensure that adequate oversight exists to ensure judicious use of local government funds. On Thursday, the Supreme Court Judgement that bars the Federal Government freed local governments from the financial stranglehold of state governors and ruled that the …
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LG autonomy: I fear governors won’t respect Supreme Court judgement — Okutepa
By John Ogunsemore A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Jibrin Okutepa has expressed fears that the Supreme Court judgement barring state governors from interfering with the funds meant for the local governments will not be respected. Okutepa bared his mind in an X post after Justice Emmanuel Agim led a seven-member panel to deliver the landmark judgement on …
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How Startups are Addressing Moral Challenges in Technology?
Startups are essential to pushing what’s possible and fostering innovation in the ever-changing technology sector. But this authority also carries the duty to confront the ethical and moral problems raised by their inventions. Startups are putting more and more emphasis on incorporating moral issues into their method of development as new technologies…
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Customs To Curb Smuggling Of Petrol Along Adamawa/Taraba Borders
The Adamawa /Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) has vowed to reduce the activities of smuggling of petroleum products within the borders of Nigeria/Cameroun Republic. This, the Command vowed to intensify efforts following the backdrop of renewed smuggling of the petroleum products by smugglers to neighbouring countries. The Comptroller of Customs in…
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CBN Sells $122.671m To 46 Authorised Dealers
As part of its efforts to promote stability and reduce market volatility in the foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold the sum of $122,671,000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty-Two Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-One Thousand United States Dollars) to 46 authorised dealers. A statement signed by the apex bank’s Director in…
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Okolede New Yam Festival As Global Frontier
Background It was a celebratory and merriment making occasion when the people of Ekpetiama in Yenagoa Local Government of Bayelsa State, rolled out the drums and the red carpet to celebrate Okolede New Yam Festival. A communal feast, Okolede New Yam Festival, is an age-long traditional event, that was enacted the new yam annually by…
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Finally, Olakuleyin Becomes 43rd Olubadan Of Ibadanland Today
In Yoruba mythology, there is the belief that destiny is associated with certain supernatural powers that control the affairs of human beings. The pragmat – ic manifestation of this has been seen in the life of the Olubadan-designate and the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakuleyin, who will today be crowned and given the staff…
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Tinubu Names National Theatre After Wole Soyinka
President Bola Tinubu has officially named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos State, as Wole Soyinka National Arts Theatre in honour of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. President Tinubu made this announcement in an official letter to the renowned literary figure as part of the celebrations for his 90th birthday. Tinubu emphasized that the…
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Can AI Outsmart Crypto Scammers? Can It Guarantee A Safer Future?
Cryptocurrency, by its very nature, operates outside traditional financial regulations, making it a prime target for scammers. These scams can take many forms, from classic pump-and-dump schemes to sophisticated social engineering attacks. One study by CipherTrace found that crypto scam activity reached a staggering $14 billion in 2021. These losses highlight the urgent need…
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Music Business Not For All Comers – Odiong
Michael Odiong is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Premier Records Ltd and its subsidiary, Premier Music Publishing Company Limited. The former dancer and actor, in this interview with TONY OKUYEME, shares the story of his career in entertainment. He also talks about Premier Records, the Nigerian music industry, among others Would it be right…
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Delta LG Poll: APC Drags INEC To Court As LP Protests
…police warn troublemakers The election of the Chairmen and councillors into the 25 Local Government Areas in Delta State has assumed a new twist as the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state dragged the State’s Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) to court to restrain it from conducting the election. This came as the Labour Party…
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E2%82%A633bn-money-laundering-court-grants-ex-power-minister-%E2%82%A610bn-bail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alleged-%25e2%2582%25a633bn-money-laundering-court-grants-ex-power-minister-%25e2%2582%25a610bn-bail Alleged ₦33bn Money Laundering: Court Grants Ex-Power Minister ₦10bn Bail
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former Minister of Power under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, Saleh Mamman, in the sum of ₦10 billion with stringent conditions attached. Mamman, who is facing a 12-count charge of alleged involvement in an ₦33 billion fraud, was previously remanded in Kuje prison. The presiding…
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