Month: October 2017

NASS is committed to strengthening Intra-Africa trade relations – Saraki

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The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Monday re-echoed the determination of the National Assembly to work towards strengthening trade relations between Nigeria and Ghana as well as other African countries. Saraki made the commitment during a bi-lateral meeting with the Speaker of Ghanaian Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye,  on the sidelines of the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in St. Petersburg, Russia. The president of the senate lamented that little was done by political leaders to harness the  numerous opportunities in the continent, particularly in the area of trade.…

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FG deploys technology to balance resource distribution

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The Federal government has resorted to the use of technology to balance distribution of resources and quell agitations of equitable resource distribution and marginalisation across the country. The acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Dr Shettima Abba disclosed on Monday at the launching of a web portal that would monitor and ensure justice and fairness in the distribution of national resources across the country. The portal was launched at a workshop organised for Desk Officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government (MDAs) to train them on…

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IYC faults Buhari’s handling of Kachikwu’s allegation against Baru

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IJAW Youth Council, IYC, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of the allegation by the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, regarding award of contracts running into billions of dollars without due process by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, amounted to a cover up. The IYC, led by Eric Omare, in a statement, said: “We make bold to state that allegation of lack of due process in the award of contracts running into billions of dollars borders on corruption,…

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Lack of marker pens halt immunisation in Kebbi

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The Kebbi State Government on Monday suspended the polio immunisation exercise meant to commence across the 225 wards of its 21 local government areas due to lack of marker pens. The National Polio Immunisation (NPI) Manager for Birnin-Kebbi Local Government, Alhaji Bello Umar, confirmed the suspension in an interview with newsmen after the flag-off of the exercise at the Deputy Governor’s residence in Kebbi. Umar said that the commencement of the exercise had been shifted to Thursday, Oct. 19. “We are likely to receive the marker pens probably by Tuesday.…

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Delta inaugurates 8-man c’ttee on mining

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Delta State Government, has inaugurated an eight- man committee on mining of untapped natural resources with Mr John Edijala as Chairman. Inaugurating the committee, Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Festus Agas, said that the committee was expected to liaise with the Ministry of Mines and Steel in Abuja, committees on Mines in other states, miners and host communitie Other members of the committee are Mr Austin Oghoro, Mr Joe  Ogabu, Mr Jude Aguonye, Mr Itiako Ikpokpo, Mrs Nkem  Ajufo, Mr John Onyetenu and Mrs Kuye as secretary. He…

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North Korea battles new EU sanctions

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European Union (EU) foreign ministers on Monday adopted a new set of sanctions against North Korea, as pressure mounts on the country to stop its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. The new sanctions, which go beyond measures mandated by the UN Security Council, include a total ban on EU investment in North Korea and a ban on the sale of any refined petroleum products or crude oil to the country. Individual personal money transfers to North Korea from the country’s nationals living in the EU will also be limited to…

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IST assures of speedy resolution of capital market disputes

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Chairman of Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST), Mr. Isaiah Idoko-Akoh, has assured investors and other stakeholders in the nation’s securities market of speedy resolutions of disputes. The IST was initially established under section 224 of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 1999 which has been repealed and replaced by the ISA 2007. It is an independent specialised civil court that operates a fast-track adjudicatory system with the mandate, among others, to   provide   accessible, affordable, timely as well as efficient means of settling/resolving disputes arising from transactions in the Nigerian capital…

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Why we’re borrowing more —Adeosun

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As Emefiele deflects IMFs concern over Nigeria’s banking system Amid rising public concerns over Nigeria’s increasing debt profile, the Federal Government has indicated that increasing borrowings along with tax measures remained the only options to drive the economy out of recession and sustain growth for now. Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, who gave this indication, yesterday, on the sidelines of the just concluded 2017 World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in Washington DC, United States, also said the borrowings were now being refocused away from domestic to international…

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NDDC should collaborate with states, not compete – Gov. Ayade

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Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has stressed the importance of collaboration between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the different levels of government in the development of the Niger Delta region. Ayade said this on Thursday in Calabar when members of the Board and Management of NDDC paid him a courtesy visit in Calabar. According to Ayade, Cross River deserved sympathy because it was disadvantaged among the Niger Delta states. He explained that the state was the most disadvantaged among NDDC states in the area of infrastructural projects. “We…

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WHO renews polio fight in Nigeria

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday renewed its commitment to assist Nigeria combat polio and other child killer diseases. Mrs Masthidisco Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, said this at a press conference in Maiduguri. Moeti said that the organisation would work in collaboration with development partners to rehabilitate and upgrade health facilities ravaged by Boko Haram insurgents in the 27 local government areas of the state. She said that the measure was to enhance quality healthcare delivery to the displaced persons in liberated communities. The director disclosed…

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