…Highlights the Role of the Media in Transforming Nigeria’s Maritime Sector at the League of Maritime Editors’ AGM The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on the media to play a critical role in advancing Nigeria’s blue economy. The Minister, who was represented by the Director of Maritime Services, […]
The Federal Government through the ministry of Interior has announced an increase in passport application fees for Nigerians residing within the country, effective September 1, 2024. This decision is part of ongoing efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, ensuring it meets international standards as a credible identification document. The […]
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged to fast-track the Bakassi Deep Seaport project, assuring the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, that bureaucracy will not impede its progress. Oyetola gave this assurance on Wednesday while receiving Governor Otu during a courtesy visit to his office. Highlighting the strategic […]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the reinstatement of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, affirming the earlier ruling by a lower court. The appeal, filed by the Edo State House of Assembly, sought to validate Shaibu’s impeachment on April 8, 2024. However, the appellate court dismissed the appeal, […]
In a significant move aimed at restoring integrity to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Executive Chairman of the commission. This decision comes in the wake of allegations of corruption against the former executive Chairman of the National Hajj […]
The House Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, alongside its Senate counterpart, has advocated for the delisting of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) from Schedule 1 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), 2007. This advocacy follows a decision by the National Assembly and the NSITF to strengthen their collaboration, aiming to enhance the […]
Barrister Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has passed away. He died in the early hours of Monday in the United States, where he had been seeking treatment since November of last year. Details later
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted permits to various companies, including Golden Penny Power Limited and MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, to generate electricity through mini-grids. In the first quarter of 2024, NERC issued nine new off-grid generation licenses with a combined capacity of 109.69 megawatts, along with three new trading licenses. Golden Penny […]
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approached the Federal Government to mediate in the ongoing dispute with Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. regarding the Ogun Free Trade Zone (FTZ). The governor reportedly met with top federal officials last Thursday to resolve the issue, which has escalated to the seizure of presidential jets by a […]
Fuel scarcity may worsen in Lagos this week, according to industry insiders. While fuel remains available, motorists face skyrocketing prices. A depot operator confirmed that supplies would continue to arrive at depots but warned they would be insufficient to alleviate the ongoing crisis. In Abeokuta, Ogun State, the situation is dire. A petrol station manager, […]
