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Reps Committee Tours Masters Energy Metering Company In Uturu (PHOTOS)
The House of Representatives Committee on Power has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of Masters Energy Metering Company located in Masters Industrial City in Onuaku, Uturu Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The tour at the facility on Tuesday was led by the Chairman of the committee and the Member Representing Ika North East and South Federal Constituency Hon...
“Nigeria’s Has Low Tax Collection Rate” – Bill Gates
Bill Gates opines that Nigeria has low tax collection rates, which makes it difficult to finance vital sectors like health and education. Gates made these remarks on Tuesday during Nutrivision 2024, a Pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition held in Abuja. The Cable reports that Gates spoke while responding to a question on potential financing mechanisms for large-scale public health interventions. “Over time,...
PDP Governors Reply Wike, Say His Comment Irresponsible
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have described a recent comment by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, as unacceptable and irresponsible. The PDP Governors after their meeting has declared support for the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in Rivers State. The governors also promised to liaise with...
Labour Meet On Petrol Price Increase
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that only the NNPCL can lift the product from the refinery while oil marketers await the petrol price. PMS was officially launched on Tuesday by the $20bn plant located in Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos. The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, announced that the 650,000-capacity oil refinery had commenced petrol production. But dealers...
Nigeria Signs Agreement With China To Combat Financial Crimes, Terrorism
The Federal Government and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to partner on a crackdown on financial intelligence on anti-monetary laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. A joint statement by the two countries on ‘Establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Building a High-Level China-Nigeria Community with a Shared Community with a Shared Future’, released by the State House...
“Nigeria Receives More Funds From Our Foundation” — Bill Gates Gives Reason
Bill Gate has revealed reasons Nigerians receive the highest percentage of the foundation's intervention funds in Africa. Gates made this statement during an interview with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue on Tuesday in Abuja. He said, “We spend a lot in Asia, but we spend even more in Africa. The country where we spend the most...
CJ Mama Elected As Zonal Chairman Of Independent Broadcasters Association
Mrs Crystal Jane Cosmas Ogechi (CJ Mama), CEO of Divine 101.3 FM Enugu, has been elected as the Zonal Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) South-East. In a statement made available to ABN TV, Cosmas Ogechi expressed her gratitude to the association for entrusting her with the position, promising to discharge her duties with diligence, sincerity, and...
Chief Fred Idika Sets Record Straight Of Arochukwu-Ohafia Road (Video)
To clarify the controversy surrounding the Ohafia-Arochukwu roads, Chief Fred Idika (Ekwueme Ohafia), a renowned son of Ohafia, has come forward to set the record straight on the road's construction and maintenance. According to Chief Idika, the road was initially constructed during the administration of Dr. Michael Okpara, with subsequent administrations carrying out maintenance and rehabilitation work. https://youtu.be/wxMwwVQi62o?si=QnrOPM-5eI81pAVD He listed the administrations...
Tinubu Extends IGP Egbetokun’s Tenure By Three Years
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, sources at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation have disclosed. The officials, who requested anonymity, told Daily Trust that the IGP’s tenure was extended by three years. They said the SGF, George Akume, gave the IGP the letter...
Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu-led Administration Over Fuel Subsidy, NNPC’s Inadequate Fuel Supply
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called out the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government over the persistent fuel scarcity and conflicting reports on subsidy payments. In a statement on social media, Obi, the Labour Party’s flagbearer in the 2023 election, demanded transparency in the operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), particularly in its financial dealings and plans for...
