By Ken Chiwendu President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. This is contained in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity on Wednesday. “Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling […]
Day: April 24, 2024
EFCC Hands over 14 Forfeited Properties to Enugu State.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, handed over 14 properties initially forfeited to the Federal Government and now ceded to the government and people of Enugu State. The transfer of the properties to Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah was performed by the Executive […]
Minister of Information Sets Up Committee on Disability Rights Advocacy.
By Ijeoma Wilfred The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has directed the setting up of a five-man committee to design a framework for engagement with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to create awareness on the rights and privileges of persons living with disabilities. The Minister […]
Multichoice Customers To Pay more as service announces New prices on DSTV, GOtv packages.
John Obi MultiChoice ,,a popular sub -Saharan African Satellite Television platform has announced new prices for the DSTV and GOtv packages effective May 1,2024. A statement titled ‘Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages’, signed by its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, sent to customers on Wednesday, the group said […]
Technology, Key to Growth in Niger Delta – Ogbuku
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has emphasised the importance of technology in driving economic growth and social development in the Niger Delta region. Speaking at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2024, Ogbuku, said it was necessary for the NDDC to collaborate with […]
FG Suspends Dana Air operations
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has ordered the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend Dana Airlines operations until the conclusion of investigation into the financial and health audit of the airline The directive followed a day after Dana Airplane skidded off the runway at the domestic airport […]
WE’RE OPEN TO PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE STATUS OF RIVERS PEOPLE – GOV FUBARA.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that he is willing to work with people of goodwill and progressive ideas for partnerships that will make life better for the people and ensure sustainable development of the State. This is even as he acknowledged the unwavering support demonstrated by both […]
Cabinet reshuffle: Two Rivers Commissioners Resign.
By Ken Chiwendu The former commissioner of Justice and Attorney General of Rivers State, Prof.Zachaeus Adangor SAN and his Finance Counterpart, Isaac Kamalu have resigned from office. Until late Tuesday when they were redeployed to Special Duties and Employment Generation respectively,,Adangor was in charge of the Justice Ministry while Kamalu […]
N18.9bn Fraud— EFCC Slams Fresh Charges Against Emefiele .
By John Obi Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN,Mr Godwin Emefiele is to appear before Justice Maryann Anenih of a Federal High Court in Abuja on April 30 in defence of a four count charge against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC. The anti-graft […]
How Yahaya Bello Used $720,000 Public Money To Pay Children’s School Fees, Declined EFCC’s Invitation for Interrogation – EFCC
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has said that he made personal efforts to invite a former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Adoza Bello to respond to investigations regarding his alleged involvement in money laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,089.88 (Eighty […]