The Lagos State government through the Office of Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainable development by signing an Expression of Interest (EoI) to partner with the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy for Lagos State, Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, said the strategic partnership aims to unlock climate financing, foster technology transfer and promote green economic growth in Lagos State. According to her, the move aligned with the vision of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led the…
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As part of ongoing clearance operations targeting remnants of IPOB elements in the South-East, Nigerian Army troops of OPERATION UDO KA have conducted a rigorous fighting patrol along the Ekeututu–Ihiteunansa Road in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, killing many militants. During the operation, the troops encountered suspected IPOB/ESN members. In the ensuing engagement, several of the suspected criminals were neutralised. Items recovered included pump-action guns, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and IED-making materials, as well as charms. The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General O.O. Oluyede, commended the troops for their gallantry and urged them to sustain their…
The Executive Council of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA ) has approved the sum of N995m for the procurement of over 1,000 laptops for senior secondary schools in the Territory. Briefing journalists after the 10th meeting of the Council presided over by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, the mandate secretary of FCT Education Secretariat, Dr Danlami Hayyo, said the digital materials will help in preparing Senior Secondary school students well for WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations. He said it was high time for the students to embrace more of digital learning and teaching than the manual…
The Acting Chief of Army Staff (Ag. COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has expressed concern over the Nigerian Army’s annual recruitment of approximately 15,000 personnel without sufficient provision for their accommodation. Lt. Gen. Oluyede disclosed this during a condolence visit by the Senate Committee on Army, led by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, to his office at the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The Acting COAS also highlighted the declining budget allocations for the Nigerian Army, despite the growing number of recruits. He warned that in the event of a overcoming insecurity, the Army might face significant challenges in…
The Kano State Board of Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has sealed off the head office of Max Air Limited, alongside the premises of Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company and Northern Rice & Oil Milling Nigeria Ltd, over alleged tax defaults totalling more than N431million. The enforcement team, led by the Director of Debt Management and Enforcement, Ibrahim Abdullahi, stated that the affected businesses failed to remit Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and withholding taxes despite repeated reminders and correspondences sent to them. LEADERSHIP reports that Max Air, owned by Katsina-based businessman, Dahiru Barau Mangal, was accused of withholding over N190…
The Senator representing Abia South, Enyinaya Abaribe, has said that Nigeria would have been in a better state if the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, had won the contest. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday night, monitored by our correspondent, the lawmaker criticised the current administration under President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of nepotism. Abaribe stated that nepotism, which he claimed was prominent during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, has worsened under Tinubu’s leadership. “If Peter Obi had won, you probably would have seen a better Nigeria than what we…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter. The growth in GDP shows that President Tinubu’s quest for a more robust boost in the economy and, by extension, a better standard of living for all Nigerians is on course. The 3.46% growth indicates Nigeria is recovering from the reforms’ unintended effects. President Tinubu, in a…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that banks and other companies raised over N2.7 trillion from the capital market in recent times. The figure, which includes equity capital, excludes amounts raised by fund managers in the capital market. Of the total amount, about N1.7 trillion was raised by banks through their recapitalisation exercises, according to the SEC. The SEC director-general, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, shared these insights during the commission’s 2024 journalists academy, themed “Fintech: Leveraging Technology to Drive Capital Market Participation”. He emphasised the importance of the event in promoting transparency, confidence, and awareness within the Nigerian capital…
Scores of people have been hospitalised at different hospitals after being attended to at a free medical outreach in Abiriba, Ohafia local government area of Abia State. The State’s Commissioner for Health, Ogbonnaya Uche, stated this on Monday in a statement issued in Umuahia, the state capital, linking the incident to suspected adverse drug reaction. The statement, sighted by LEADERSHIP, noted that: “Our dedicated healthcare personnel are working assiduously to stabilize and treat affected people.” “The ministry is deeply concerned by the consequences of unauthorized outreach. The residents should be cautious of organizers of unapproved healthcare events,” he added. Explaining…
The Attorney General of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, has directed illegal and unlicensed lottery and gaming agents in the state to immediately regularise their operations or face legal consequences. Ajulo gave the directive in reaction to the Supreme Court ruling which annulled the National Lottery Act, saying the directive confirms the government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the law and protecting the interests of its citizens. The Attorney General who lauded the verdict of the Supreme Court on Monday in Akure, also reaffirmed the constitutional authority of the state governments to regulate lottery and gaming activities within their respective…