Federal Government has released a State by State breakdown of another tranche of Paris Club refund of over-deductions on Paris Club, London Club Loans and Multilateral debts on the accounts of States and Local Governments (1995-2002) as contained in the table below: S/N STATE AMOUNT PAYABLE (NGN) 1 ABIA 5,715,765,871.48 2 ADAMAWA 6,114,300,352.68 3 AKWA-IBOM 10,000,000,000.00 4 ANAMBRA 6,121,656,702.34 5 BAUCHI 6,877,776,561.25 6 BAYELSA 10,000,000,000.00 7 BENUE 6,854,671,749.25 8 BORNO 7,340,934,865.32 9 CROSS RIVER 6,075,343,946.93 10 DELTA 10,000,000,000.00 11 EBONYI 4,508,083,379.98 12 EDO 6,091,126,592.49 13 EKITI 4,772,836,647.08 14 ENUGU 5,361,789,409.66 15 GOMBE 4,472,877,698.19 16 IMO 7,000,805,182.97 17 JIGAWA 7,107,666,706.76 18…
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In a renewed effort to reduce the effect of mercury on human health and the environment in line with the Minamata Convention to which Nigeria is a signatory, the Federal Ministry of Environment, Tuesday 18th July, 2017 inaugurated a National Steering Group (NSG) for the execution of the National Action Plan on Mercury use in the Nigerian Artisana and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector. Speaking at the occasion, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shehu Ahmed, who represented the Minister of State for Environment noted that human activities in recent times have largely increased the concentration of mercury in…
The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON has flagged off the rehabilitation of 8,000 hectares and conversion/expansion of 5,560 hectares works of Bakolori irrigation scheme under the World Bank assisted Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) project of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Flagging off the project on Tuesday 18th July, 2017 in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, the Ag. President represented by the Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, said that the World Bank is investing a total sum of about $495 million through the TRIMING project to improve irrigation potential of the country. He…
The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufa’i has commended the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, (ACJA) 2015, as the most important pieces of legislation to reform the justice sector in the last 50 years in Nigeria. The Governor made this known in his remarks at the second day of a two day National Sensitization Workshop on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 held on Tuesday, 18th July, 2017 in Kaduna State. El-Rufa’i who hosted and also declared the workshop open expressed gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Justice for the collaboration with the State to hold the meeting…
The Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu has received in his Office the report of the Committee on ICT University Implementation Committee with thanks, adding that the report would be studied and that within three weeks, a memo would be raised for the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). He added that as soon as FEC gives approval, the University would take off by September, 2017 and he would recommend to the FEC some of the committee members to be considered as Foundation Staff of the Proposed University, adding that recommendation would also be sent to the FEC to…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reiterated the federal government’s decision that any programme meant for Nigerians must be produced in Nigeria, saying he was not appointed Minister to develop the economy of other countries at the expense of the Nigerian economy. In a statement in Lagos on Wednesday, the Minister said the Creative Industry’s potential of creating 1 million jobs in three years cannot be realized if jobs meant for Nigerians are being exported to other countries under the guise of producing, in other countries, programmes to be consumed in Nigeria. ”I didn’t say that…
The Solar Pioneer, Gigawatt Global has expanded its Green Energy offerings in Africa. The company has illuminate the streets of Bujumbura, Burundi with solar lights. “By expanding our investments from commercial scale projects to include off-grid additionally, we are positively impacting the lives of millions of people in Burundi and throughout Africa” – Yosef I. Abramowitz, CEO, Gigawatt Global Downtown Bujumbura just got a little brighter, thanks to an innovative partnership between Mayor Freddy MBONIMPA and Gigawatt Global (http://GigawattGlobal.com), a founding member of United States Power Africa’s Beyond the Grid program. This week solar-powered ‘light islands’ began appearing in the…
SAP Skills for Africa today, 19th July 2017 launched its first-ever East African programme at an event held in Nairobi, Kenya. Skills for Africa is a skills development initiative between SAP Africa, its customers, and various public and private sector partners. It focuses on training and certifying graduates in a broad spectrum of SAP software and business solutions and applications, and securing opportunities for placement at regional SAP partner and customer organizations. *First true East African class as group includes graduates from Uganda and Ethiopia. All 55 graduates will be placed at partner and customer organisations who have already committed to…
Three outstanding African innovations have walked away with Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) 2017 with total cash prize of US$150,000. Winning innovations demonstrate high level of proficiency in energy efficient and healthcare-related solutions The sixth edition of the coveted Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) (http://InnovationPrizeForAfrica.org) culminated with a bang as the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) (www.AfricanInnovation.org) awarded three more African innovators for their incredible innovations. Out of the total of over 2500 applications, 10 nominees were selected, and from these Aly El-Shafei of Egypt emerged as the Grand Prize winner, with Philippa Ngaju Makobore of Uganda landing the Second Prize,…
A group of six non-governmental and civil society organisations, The Coalition of Civil Societies on Human Rights and Anti-Corruption in Nigeria has blamed sabotage as possible cause of death of some students at the Queens College Lagos. The Coalition in a letter to the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education probing the cause of deaths at the Federal Government’s Unity School, insisted that from their findings after an investigation, “we are convinced that what may have happened resulted from acts of sabotage by some desperate persons”. The former Director/Principal of the College, Dr (Mrs) Lami Amodu, has been accused…
In-line with its commitment to support the anti-corruption agenda of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, on Wednesday, the Senate resolved to pass a law to establish a substantive and autonomous Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), following the suspension of Nigeria from the EGMONT Group. The EGMONT Group is a network of 152 Member Countries that share information relating to criminal intelligence and financial investigations that deal with money laundering, terrorism financing, proliferation of arms, corruption, financial crimes and economic crimes. Several news reports have stated that President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-graft war has suffered a massive set-back with the suspension…
…This is a Promise Kept, says Senator Bukola Saraki The 8th Senate today, 19th July, 2017 passed another Anti-Graft Bill, called the Whistleblower Protection Bill. The Bill, which seeks to encourage and facilitate the disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies was presented by the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator David Umaru, the member representing Niger East in the 8th National Assembly. Otherwise known as “An Act to Protect Persons Making Disclosures for the Public Interest and Others from Reprisals, to Provide for the Matters Disclosed to be Properly Investigated and…
We want to confirm that the office of Samsung Electronics West Africa in Lagos was yesterday besieged by the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). SON’s action was apparently due to a miscommunication between both parties regarding the registration of products in Nigeria. Samsung is working in collaboration with SON to reach an amicable resolution of the matter. Samsung also wishes to reiterate that it is a best practice company, with footprints in over 79 countries worldwide. As an ethical company, Samsung will not willfully disrespect the laws and regulations in countries where it operates. Management, Samsung Electronics West Africa
Are you interested in becoming a Software Test Analyst, QA Tester, Automation Tester, Manual and Automation Software Tester? Here is an information on A-to-Z online course for Software Testing and Automation with Real Life Projects available both in English and Yoruba Languages. This is being provided by a seasoned Nigerian professional based in the UK. The tutorials are available Udemy while the previews can be watched on YouTube. The tutor, Ola Francis is offering Lifetime access to the course for 50% off. Be sure to take advantage of this discount while it lasts (through Sunday, 30th July 2017)! Here is…
Former Vice Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, Hon Adesina Adeniyi (a.k.a Shine) has dumped All Progressive Congress (APC) for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Hon Sikirulai Ogundele, Ogun State PDP Chairman. Hon Adeniyi led hundreds of supporters to join the party at ward 1 party secretariat, Ikenne Remo on Sunday, July 16, 2017. The banker turned politician said he joined PDP because of his confidence in Hon Ladi Adebutu’s leadership style and genuine program of the party for the people of Ogun State. He said that APC in Ogun was not people friendly and lacked capacity to…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi once again, congratulated all members of NEC and by extension, the entire members and supporters of PDP nationwide on their steadfastness leading to the Resounding Victory of the Party at the Supreme Court on July 12, 2017. Makarfi also thanked Nigerians for standing strong with the PDP during the period of its crisis and specially, congratulated the PDP Governors for remaining in the party irrespective of provocations and temptations from different quarters. The congratulatory message was delivered during the 74th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee has ordered the reinstatement of all State Excos that were elected at the April 2016 Congresses and later reversed by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff after the February 17, 2017 Court of Appeal Judgement in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The decision was part of the resolutions of the 74th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held today, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded to hold a non-elective Special National Convention on the 12th of August 2017 in Abuja regarding the Tenure of the National Caretaker Committee which expires on the 16th of August, 2017 and other related matters. The decision was part of the resolutions of the 74th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held today, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
Resolutions of The 74th National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. The 74th National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held today at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Plot 1970, Michael Okpara street, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. 2. The Meeting was well attended and presided over by the National Chairman of the PDP, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, CON. In attendance were: Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, CFR, National Secretary, High Chief Senator Ben Ndi Obi, CON,…
A Lagos group, Save Lagos Group (SLG) has disclosed that the present administration of Akinwumi Ambode did not deserve to collect any tax from indigenes of the state because the governor has failed to adhere strictly with the provision of the amended 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) that stipulated the condition for the collection of taxes from the citizens. The group also stated that the Ambode’s administration has failed to justify the huge amount of funds being accrued to the State through taxes, federation Account and other sources of funds, saying that the State government had…