Author: Utebor Paul
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PCC best suited agency to domicile whistleblowing policy – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) as the best suited agency to domicile the whistleblowing policy of the Federal Government. The president stated this while responding to requests by the Chief Commissioner of the Commission, Chief Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf, and members of the management team during a courtesy visit on Friday in…
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FEC approves 3 PPP projects for NIMASA, targets $1.1bn revenue – ICRC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects to be executed in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). This is contained in a statement by Mrs Manji Yarling, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). Yarling said the projects, under the regulatory guidance of the…
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Support implementation of transformational payments, financial industry initiatives, CBN urges NASS
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged the National Assembly to support its implementation of transformational payments and financial industry initiatives in line with the mandate of the apex bank. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, made the call in his briefing to the House of Representatives plenary on the apex bank’s Naira redesign…
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Obey Supreme Court order, Bayelsa Govt urges RMAFC
The Bayelsa Government has urged the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to obey the Supreme Court order over the disputed Soku oil and gas fields, which ownership is in contention between Bayelsa and Rivers States. Gov. Douye Diri made the call on Thursday when he received a fact-finding team from the federal agency…
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We have made significant strides in security, anti-corruption, others – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the Government has recorded significant strides in the three major pillars of the present administration since 2015. The major pillars included security, economy and anti-corruption. He stated this at the Ebonyi Maiden Honours Awards at the state Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki on Thursday night. Buhari, represented by his Chief…
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Do Arsenal Need Reinforcements in January?
Arsenal FC are currently flying high in the English Premier League and the Europa League. They are top of the Premier League, and they won their Europa League group. The question being asked here is will they need reinforcements in the upcoming January transfer window to ensure they stay on top? Find out more right…
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ECOWAS Commission condemns attempted Coup in the Gambia
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has condemned the attempted but foiled Coup d’état in the Gambia on Dec. 21, reiterating that ECOWAS’ rejection of unconstitutional change of government. The ECOWAS Commission, in a statement made available to journalists, said that it was solidly behind the democratically-elected government of the Gambia. commending…
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Buhari hosts Tinubu at Presidential Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night met behind closed door with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, at his residence in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Newsmen reports that the Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, confirmed this development on his verified Twitter handle. Ahmad said: “President Muhammadu…
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Chinese ambassador lauds NAF over rescue of 7 Chinese expatriates
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Cui Jianchun, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) over the rescue of seven Chinese mine workers at Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to Gabkwet, Jianchun…
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Xmas concert: British rapper, others thrill Lagos fun seekers
British rapper, Tion Wayne among others thrilled hundreds of fun seekers at the anticipated Beat FM 99.9 Christmas Concert held at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. Newsmen reports that the event which began at about 9p.m on Wednesday night, was attended by guests from different walks of life. It was an evening of undiluted…