Senior officials from Liberia’s Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) are currently undertaking a study tour at the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency to explore and exchange insights on the implementation of e-procurement systems. Led by Mr. Bodger Scott Johnson, Executive Director of the Liberian commission, the six-member delegation aims to learn from Lagos State’s advancements in digitalizing procurement processes and revising procurement laws. Welcoming the Liberian delegation, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, Director-General of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, expressed satisfaction at being selected as one of the destinations for the study tour. He emphasized the importance of knowledge…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
In an effort to address the pressing concerns of Lagosians during this challenging times, Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to reveal the plans aimed at enhancing the welfare of citizens. Scheduled for Thursday at 11:15am, the governor will engage in a media chat where he will shed light on various initiatives concerning food security, the environment, health, physical planning, infrastructure, and more. Gbenga Omotoso, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, affirmed the governor’s dedication to keeping the public informed about governmental actions and plans. “We will let our people know what we have done and what we…
In a development adding fuel to the factional crisis within the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, the National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, has been arrested by security operatives. The arrest occurred just days before the scheduled primary election in the state. Abure’s apprehension took place on Wednesday under the jurisdiction of Zone 5 police headquarters in Benin, Edo State. Video footage and images circulated widely, depicting Abure being forcefully handled by police officers while his LP supporters attempted to intervene. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of Zone 5, Tijani Momoh, acknowledged that Abure’s arrest was in…
Workers in Niger State have commenced an indefinite strike following the failure of the state government to meet their demands. The strike, spearheaded by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was initiated following prolonged dissatisfaction with the state’s handling of worker welfare issues. Idrees Lafene, the state NLC chairman, alongside Ibrahim Gana, representing the Trade Union Congress, issued the directive for workers to commence the strike, effective Wednesday at 8 am. In a letter addressed to Governor Mohammed Bago and signed by Lafene and Gana, the NLC expressed disappointment over the government’s failure to meet their demands…
As the Ukraine-Russia conflict reaches its third year, Ukrainian forces find themselves increasingly beleaguered by relentless Russian assaults, dwindling supplies, and the growing dominance of high-tech drone warfare. The infantry of the 59th Brigade, once several thousand strong, now faces a stark reality: casualties have taken a heavy toll, with only 60-70% of their initial numbers still serving. The remaining soldiers grapple not only with the ferocity of Russian attacks but also with the unforgiving conditions of trench warfare, exacerbated by unpredictable weather that compromises their health and effectiveness on the eastern front. Despite their unwavering motivation to resist Russian…
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has announced a 100 percent increase in the allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. The allowance, previously set at N5,000, has now been raised to N10,000 for the duration of their one-year mandatory service. Governor Aliyu made this announcement during the joint orientation exercise for Sokoto and Zamfara states, held at the NYSC temporary orientation camp in Farfaru, Sokoto. Addressing the newly sworn-in Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 corps members, he acknowledged the importance of the NYSC scheme in national and state development, emphasizing the need to…
To honor the legacy of the late former governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo State Government under the leadership of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced a two-day public holiday. The holiday, scheduled for Thursday, February 22, and Friday, February 23, 2024, aims to facilitate widespread participation in the burial activities planned for the esteemed leader. The announcement came through the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezer Adeniyan, in a statement released on Tuesday. Akeredolu, who passed away on December 27 after a prolonged illness, is set to be laid to rest on Friday in his hometown of Owo. The public…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), pending Senate confirmation. This was revealed in a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. Ms. Bakari, a seasoned lawyer and financial intelligence expert, brings years of experience in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF) to her new role. Previously serving as Deputy Director at the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, Ms. Bakari has held various key positions within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is poised to reap financial gains from the concession of the 700 MW Zungeru Hydropower Plant over the next three decades. The Presidency, through Senior Special Assistant Stanley Nkwocha, revealed that the concessionaire, Penstock Limited, will pay the government $70 million annually for the management rights of the complex. This agreement is estimated to generate a total revenue of $2.1 trillion for the Nigerian government throughout the 30-year period. The announcement was made during the inaugural meeting of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) for the year 2024, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced its plan to implement a regional 30 by 30 strategy aimed at safeguarding at least 30 percent of the planet’s biodiversity by the year 2030. This decision was revealed by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, during a recent ECOWAS coordination meeting held in Abuja. Dr. Salako spoke about the urgent need to preserve crucial ecosystems and halt the alarming human-induced extinction of wild species. He highlighted the vital role of biodiversity in enhancing resilience to climate and biodiversity shocks, ultimately benefiting the region’s populace. …
South Africa will go to the polls on May 29 to choose a parliament, which will in turn pick a president, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Tuesday. The vote may prove historic, with opinion polls showing Ramaphosa’s ANC party on less than 50 per cent in nationwide elections for the first time in South Africa’s three decades of democracy. If the African National Congress which has led South Africa since its first free elections in 1994 after the end of apartheid rule, does not win a majority it will need coalition allies to form a government. Complaints have been mounting about…
President Bola Tinubu has issued the settlement of the outstanding electricity bill amounting to N342 million owed by the State House to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). Following the earlier claims by the AEDC, which purported a debt of N923 million, the actual outstanding bill stands at N342.35 million, as clarified by the Presidency in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. With the statement titled ‘President Tinubu directs payment of State House electricity bill,’ Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, affirmed that the debt would be settled before the week’s…