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… A  Da’wah Front Intervention In Public Conversation Dear President Bola Tinubu, The believing community in Nigeria is concerned that recent Government Actions and people’s Response are omnious and scary. We are, therefore, pained that just two Months in office, unhealthy and scary responses and  disposition to government policies are becoming genuinely choking and worrisome. The implementation of the subsidy removal is felt to have been done without requisite data gathering and analysis with a strong position that it could have been done differently. We, in Da’wah front, view the hasty implementation of subsidy removal without requisite cushioning…

The president, Bola Tinubu has appointed 19 other ministerial nominees including former governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola and  former Commissioner for Health in Ogun, Ishaq Salako, a loyalist of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun . PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the new list of ministerial  nominees was submitted by former Speaker of House of Representatives and Chief of Staff to president, Femi Gbajabiamila to the Senate president Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday.  Akpabio after the screening the 28  nominees of the first list, read the letter from the president that contains 19 names  of the second and the final…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Chief Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku (JP) has expressed disappointment at the federal government policy on the economy, saying the Policy is shocking the workers, and they are dying just as he worries at the mute of the state governor over provisions of Palliative to state for too long. The NLC expressed this disappointment during the nationwide peaceful protest when expressing the grievance and pains workers are going through by the removal of fuel subsidy without adequate provision to cushion the effect at Asaba. The chairman noted that the peaceful protest…

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK,Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola,OFR, has advocated for the infusion of technology into the Nigerian judicial landscape. Isola gave the charge recently in his address at the commencement of training for Federal High Court Judges in London on July 31, 2023. He emphasized the pivotal role of technology in 21st century legal proceedings. Ambassador Isola underscored the transformative impact of technology on global judiciaries, highlighting its ability to expedite justice delivery. He unequivocally endorsed its integration into the Nigerian justice system, urging judges to adopt technological advancements. In his speech titled “The Role Of Technology In…

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have commenced protests over the removal of petrol subsidy. The protesters have converged on the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos. Last Wednesday, NLC issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to reverse all “anti-poor” and “insensitive” policies. The union also called on civil society organisations (CSOs) and its councils across the states to join in the August 2 nationwide strike to protest the soaring cost of living in the country. Efforts by the federal government to halt the planned strike and protest failed.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) celebrated a significant milestone as it commemorated 60 years of remarkable achievements and progress. The event shed light on the agency’s journey of transformation and highlighted its commitment to innovation and excellence in border management. With the aim of providing insight into the future trajectory of the NIS, Comptroller Bosede Olayemisi discussed the agency’s impressive rise in global rankings, moving from 96 to 90 in the early days of July. This improvement underscores the dedication to continuous enhancement, with a strong focus on technological advancements that promise to revolutionize immigration processes. Olayemisi emphasized the agency’s…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has affirmed its unwavering commitment to a nationwide protest concerning the recent surge in petrol prices and other related matters. The NLC dismisses assertions suggesting the contrary as the machinations of “fifth columnists.” In an official communiqué issued late on Tuesday, the NLC stated that despite its deliberations with the Federal Government, the mass demonstration remains scheduled as initially planned. “We wish to apprise all citizens of Nigeria that following our recent dialogue with the Federal Government, wherein we sought to ensure their attentiveness to the concerns of the nation’s populace and workforce,” affirmed…

The World Bank President Ajay Banga is set to embark on a transformative three-day visit to Nigeria, commencing this Thursday. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the visit is a pivotal move towards charting a new course for the venerable 78-year-old institution. It was also gathered that the visit, a vital juncture of his ongoing global tour, aims to redefine the World Bank’s strategies and underscore its commitment to fostering progress and development on a global scale. During his stay, Banga will engage in high-level discussions with Nigeria’s esteemed leaders, President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, as they collectively steer the…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emphasized the necessity for the National Assembly to reexamine the legal framework governing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He said this during a recent ministerial screening session. The call for a review of the CBN Act came in response to nominee Adebayo Adelabu’s request for enhanced oversight over the apex bank following a series of contentious decisions that seemingly placed the CBN at odds with other governmental entities. Former CBN Deputy Governor on Operations, Adebayo Adelabu, advocated for subtle oversight from the Economic Management Team to scrutinize the central bank’s decisions. The Economic Management…

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Adebayo Adelabu has explained that a considerable portion of the CBN’s “controversial” policies faced resistance from a minority within the Committee of Governors. This disclosure comes in the wake of a series of heavily criticized decisions by the CBN, including the prominent naira redesign policy, which stirred substantial debate during the intensely contested 2023 general election campaigns. Adelabu, speaking before the Senate, detailed how minority opinions within the five-member Committee of Governors (CoG), the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), and the Board of Directors are diligently recorded in meeting minutes.…