Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on development partners and stakeholders to address systemic inequalities and foster a more inclusive financial system to drive Nigeria’s economic growth. He emphasised that achieving the nation’s vision of a $1 trillion economy by 2030 depends on creating equitable access to financial services for all Nigerians, regardless of gender or geography. In a statement today, Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha said the Vice president made…

To ensure better efficiency,the Senate, today reshuffled its committee on tax reform bills. The Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the changes in the committee membership during today’s plenary. Akpabio disclosed that the Senate’s Chief Whip Tahir Monguno has been replaced by Kaka Shehu, the senator representing Borno Central Senatorial District. Both Monguno and Shehu hail from Borno State. The initial nine-member committee was constituted during yesterday’s plenary, chaired by Deputy…

The Federal Government (FG) in partnership with UNESCO, has inaugurated the UNESCO Chair in Integrated Flood Management and Water Resources, aimed at addressing the country’s pressing flood and water resource challenges.  Funmi Imuetinyan, the Director of Information and Public Relations in a statement said the initiative, housed at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, seeks to bolster food security, sustainable livelihoods, and resilience through innovative flood management strategies and capacity…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to revive the long-abandoned Edo Line, the state-owned transport company, as part of his administration’s efforts to restore public assets for economic growth.   Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the governor in a statement on Wednesday said the governor reveled this during an inspection visit to the Edo Line facilities on Mission Road, Benin City. He was accompanied by his deputy, Dennis…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has presented a 2025 budget proposal of N1.05 trillion to the State House of Assembly, emphasising hope, prosperity, and sustainable development.  The appropriation bill tagged the ‘Budget of Hope and Prosperity’, comprises N600.98 billion for capital expenditure and N453.56 billion for recurrent expenditure. Announcing the development on his X page, Governor Abiodun highlighted the budget’s focus on infrastructure, health, education, and fiscal responsibility. He said…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has raised concerns over the handling of the case involving human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that a Magistrate Court sitting in Ado Ekiti remanded Farotimi, in prison custody over an alleged defamation case against the founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola.  Reacting to the development on his X page on Wednesday, the…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and detention of lawyer and human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, calling it a dangerous throwback to the oppressive days of military dictatorship. In a statement on his X page Wednesday, Atiku accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using state power to silence dissent and suppress free speech. Atiku, who described the charges against Farotimi as baseless, particularly criticised the police’s involvement…

South Africa has expressed keen interest in collaborating with Nigeria to tap into its lithium reserves as part of efforts to drive the global electric vehicle (EV) revolution and green energy transition. Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu spokesperson in a statement said the announcement came during the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable held on Tuesday in Cape Town.   President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted Nigeria’s vast lithium resources as a cornerstone for industrialisation…

In a significant move to strengthen economic ties, Nigeria and South Africa have operationalised the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy said the announcement was made by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable held on Tuesday in Cape Town. The council, first launched in 2021 during President Ramaphosa’s State Visit…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).  Speaking at the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities event held at the Jibowu Hall, Government House Grounds, Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday, the governor described PWDs as valuable assets capable of reshaping their communities. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Habibat Adubiaro, Governor Oyebanji emphasised the potential…

In a significant development aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, South Africa has relaxed its visa requirements for Nigerian tourists and businesspeople. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy in a statement on Tuesday said President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement during the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town.  The session was attended by President Tinubu. President Ramaphosa…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that a fire outbreak has destroyed its Ika North East Local Government Area office in Owa-Oyibu, Delta State.  INEC in a statement on its Facebook page signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee on Tuesday said the incident occurred on Monday afternoon. The Commission said the fire outbreak was caused by a sudden power…