Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday appealed to members of the House of Representatives to allow input of sub-national governments in the Electricity Bill 2022 to unbundle knotty issues surrounding the generation, transmission, and distribution of power in Nigeria.
The Federal High Court Port, Harcourt has served contempt of court charges to key players in the Delta and Ebonyi State Executive Councils for refusal to pay judgment creditors/applicants a total sum of N54.30 billion and USD 139.55 million.
Seven Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), who are indigenes of Ekiti, on Wednesday night, called for immediate restoration of normal constitutional order in the State House of Assembly, by ensuring the return of Chief Gboyega Aribisogan as the Speaker.
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, says with the introduction of the redesigned Naira notes, no individual or organization will be allowed to withdraw huge cash without being interrogated by relevant anti-corruption agencies.
The House of Representatives is to consider the creation of a Centre for the Coordination and Control of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it will explore all legal options on the disbursement of the $418 million Paris Club refund and promissory notes to ensure resources meant for state governments are not illegally paid to consultants.
Mr Don Onyenji, Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment in Anambra, said that, in an attempt to revamp and sustain the Entertainment Industry in the state, the government has earmarked the sum of N2.5 billion for youth development.
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says its Sukuk bond offerings are designed to improve the road infrastructure, develop the financial market and also promote financial inclusion.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday grilled Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, Total Energies, and First E and P over alleged tax evasion.
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 1.5 tonnes of illicit drugs and arrested 993 suspects in Katsina State from Nov. 10 to Nov. 23.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Safety Review Board (SRB) has commenced the review of the service’s safety rules in line with international best practices.
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) says it has recovered over 3,000 illegal arms in the last 18 months from across the country.
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged rescued “street boys and girls“ not to give up on their dreams of becoming better individuals in society.
Former lawmaker, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, has called for a repeal and re-enactment of the Act establishing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The Acting Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu has directed Commanding Officers to step up nationwide special operations to apprehend violators of legal speed limits.
