In a recent press briefing held at the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority in Ikeja, Lagos, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, unveiled plans to enforce the state’s monthly rental scheme. Odunuga-Bakare disclosed that the implementation of the scheme is expected to commence before the end of 2024 or early next year. She emphasised the need to align Lagos with global practices, where rents are collected on a monthly basis. The proposed scheme aims to charge rental fees based on tenants’ earnings. Highlighting the state’s commitment, Odunuga-Bakare revealed that the allocated N5 billion…
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Israel is not sending a delegation to Cairo for talks on a deal for a ceasefire and release of hostages from Gaza, an Israeli official told CNN Sunday. The official said the reason was that Hamas had not responded to two Israeli demands: a list of hostages specifying which are alive and which are dead; and confirmation of the ratio of Palestinian prisoners to be released from Israeli prisons in exchange for hostages. The official asked not to be named as they discussed closed-door diplomatic maneuvers. A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Sunday, for the talks that are hoped to bring a halt to the…
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria, during his visit to Doha on Sunday, emphasized the value of Nigerian youth and their potential for bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Qatar. This statement came during the signing of seven crucial agreements aimed at bolstering ties between the two nations. President Tinubu, alongside the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, oversaw the signing of agreements covering various sectors, including education, employment regulation, business collaboration, youth and sports cooperation, tourism, and combating illicit trade in narcotics. The agreements were signed by Nigerian officials led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and…
The Federal Government has threatened to sanction foreign airlines that fail to comply with the directive to release low inventory tickets within weeks. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority had met with airline operators, the NCAA, foreign airlines, and the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies in Abuja last week, where the directive was handed down. During the meeting, the foreign airlines pledged to enhance transparency in air ticketing processes by releasing low inventory tickets, making them significantly more affordable for the Nigerian middle class. This followed the release by the Federal Government of part of the $700m trapped air ticket…
The Presidential Panel on Social Investment Programmes has proposed the removal of intervention initiatives from the purview of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, the panel has forwarded its recommendations to President Bola Tinubu. Currently, the social investment programmes are administered by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, with implementation overseen by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). However, following recent controversies, including the suspension of Betta Edu as the humanitarian affairs minister amidst allegations of financial impropriety, the…
The Federal Government, on Saturday, that train services on the Port Harcourt to Aba route will start operation by the end of March. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Port Harcourt-Aba rail project is part of the larger Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railroad project initiated by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Mr. Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) disclosed this in Port Harcourt after leading a delegation to test-run the reconstructed Eastern Narrow Guage Rail line. He said workers were currently putting finishing touches on the tracks to ensure that full train operation could begin within the month.…
Stakeholders in Nigeria, along with government officials, have united to prioritize the fair dispensation of justice for victims of sexual and gender-based violence and related crimes in anticipation of this year’s International Women’s Day. This resolution emerged from a two-day conference gathering state commissioners from all 36 states of the federation. The conference, organised by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance with support from the European Union (EU), aimed to empower participants and foster collaborations to eradicate social disparities in Nigeria. Among its recommendations, the conference urged governmental bodies, development institutions, and diplomatic missions to endorse and expand…
In a decisive move, the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its refusal to attend late-night meetings with the Federal Government, particularly on the eve of planned industrial actions. The declaration, made by NLC President Joe Ajaero during a press conference in Abuja, underscores the Congress’s determination to resist what they perceive as government attempts to derail their protests or strikes. Ajaero emphasised that these nocturnal gatherings often serve as a tactic to mislead the Congress and divert attention from the core issues at hand. Such meetings, he argued, create a negative perception among Nigerians, suggesting that…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy and thundery weather conditions from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, forecast dust haze over the Northern region during the forecast period with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Kaduna states during the afternoon and evening period. According to NiMet, sunny atmosphere with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory during the afternoon and evening period. “Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected over…
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is in the process of vacating the prestigious Governors’ quarters in Lagos, according to reliable sources from The Nation. Emefiele was accompanied by a team led by CBN Special Investigator, Jim Obazee, as he moved his personal belongings from the residence situated on Glover Road, Ikoyi. The move comes amidst fresh legal troubles for Emefiele, as the Federal Government has filed 14 new charges against him based on a report submitted by the CBN special investigator. The charges include allegations of criminal breach of trust, forgery, conspiracy to conduct…
Brigadier-General Yusha’u Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has emphasised the importance of corps members embracing their deployment locations and contributing to the development of the communities they serve in. During his visit to the Anambra State orientation camp, where he addressed Batch A Stream 1 corps members at a cultural carnival, General Ahmed urged them to refrain from seeking redeployment and instead focus on settling down and making meaningful contributions to their assigned states. Highlighting the significance of security, General Ahmed urged corps members to prioritise their safety by adhering to the guidelines provided…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a stern warning of a potential strike action. The cause? The withholding of salaries for a duration of four months for their members. In an official letter jointly issued by the unions under the banner of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Friday, it was made clear that if the Federal Government fails to release the withheld salaries within the span of seven days, industrial action will be initiated. The letter, bearing the signatures of SSANU President Muhammed Ibrahim…