A Company based in the United Arab Emirate has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to investigate the Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, a subsidiary of Ecobank specialized in recovery of funds, over extortion claims it brought against the organization The letter alleging extortion by the UAE-based company which was dated 26th July, 2024 and was signed by Patience Onu with the title: “Improper Conduct by Ecobank Nigeria, ETI Specialised Resolution Company Limited,” urged the apex bank to investigate their allegations within its purview as a regulatory body. Senior executives of Ecobank were involved in the extortion attempt, the UAE Company further…
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By Jibrin Samuel Okutepa On the 16th day of July 2024, I received a WhatsApp message from Yusuf M. Dantalle, National Chairman of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) inviting me to be the Keynote Speaker at this occasion. The topic he said I should speak on is: The role of the Judiciary in Nigeria’s Democratic Sustainability. This was followed by a letter dated 22nd July 2024. I initially did not want to accept the invitation given that there is nothing to be said on this occasion that had not been said by me and many Nigerians who are lovers of democracy.…
Destination 2030 Nigeria, flagship initiative of Nigeria’s Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, is set to unveil a groundbreaking global cultural extravaganza on September 24th, strategically aligned with the United Nations General Assembly. The Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa stated that the event, which is supported by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), will celebrate Nigeria’s rich creative industries and showcase the nation’s diverse cultural heritage on the world stage. A statement to that effect by the special Adviser to the Minister on Media, Nneka Ikem Anibeze quoted the minister to have said, “This cultural experience is not just…
The Federal Government has launched an initiative to establish Digital Free Zones in the country to position Nigeria as a hub for global digital trade and innovation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the chairman of the steering committee that has been inaugurated to oversee the establishment of the digital free zones. The digital free zones is designed to attract and support tech, finance and service-oriented businesses, in a conducive environment tailored to the 21st-century digital trade and technological age. According to a statement by Director of Information and Public Relations Mohammed Manga, the steering committee includes the Honourable Minister of…
Former Chief of staff to the Imo government, Uche Nwosu has promised to empower five hundred women and youths within the next one week. Chief Nwosu made the pledge today at an event organized the at Ugwumba Leadership Centre for Africa in honour of his birthday in Abuja. Nwosu said he decided to focus on alleviating poverty among the women and youths through investment in agriculture and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises rather than celebrate his birthday this year following the hardship being faced by Nigerians “This is how I intend to celebrate my birthday this year. my plan is to…
A Policy Direction.. *Preamble* We write to speak up as concerned Nigerians, democrats, and veterans who are worried, embarrassed, and traumatized by the depths into which Nigeria has sunk in recent times. The past 25 years of democratic governance, while meant to usher in an era of progress and prosperity, have instead been marked by a tragic irony. The political class, entrusted with the responsibility of leading the nation towards a brighter future, has seemingly benefited immensely, while the people who voted them into power continue to grapple with the harsh realities of economic hardship, insecurity, and pervasive corruption. The…
***Says Nigerians need entrepreneurial mindsets to succeed By Itodo Daniel Sule A US-based Nigerian entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Black Panther and White Lion, Mr Sunny Akhigbe on Wednesday said he is fine-tuning arrangements with partners to boost micro and macro businesses in the country. Akhigbe, who is also the founder of ‘A Boy and His Dream Foundation’, spoke in Abuja during an interaction with some stakeholders on his organisation’s plans to support micro and macro businesses in the country, said every Nigerian has what it takes to be self-reliant and prosper. He said his organisation was concluding plans…
The Technical Committee saddled with the reaponsibility for the implementation of the construction of the King Jaja of Opobo Historical and Cultural Centre in Opobo, Rivers State has been inaugurated by the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa At the ceremony on Monday in Abuja, the minister indicated that the project is another milestone that wi take Nigeria’s Art and Cultural heritage to enviable heights. “The establishment of the King Jaja of Opobo Cultural and Historical Centre is a testament to our commitment to immortalizing past heroes and promoting our cultural identity. “I am delighted to address you…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse NG-CARES have given 26, 000 farmers three bags of fertilizer, improved seeds, herbicides and insecticides each for free through FADAMA office in Jigawa state. This was disclosed by the Jigawa state FADAMA CARES Coordinator, Malam Aliyu Inuwa while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after the distribution of the commodities in Dutse. He said the intervention is aimed at supplementing the federal government in achieving food security. The FADAMA coordinator explained that the FADAMA CARE made an early provision of fertilizers because it is a critical factor in ensuring a successful farming season. “We understand the importance…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse Following the violence that broke out from the #EndBadGovernance protests in the State, the Jigawa state government has postponed the flagg-off of the statewide Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) distribution from 9th August, 2024 to 17th August, 2024 The state’s commissioner of health, Dr Abdullahi Kainuwa made the disosure during the 1st review meeting held at new Secretariat Dutse at a meeting is between the Jigawa state government and Malaria Consortium Programme. The commissioner who was represented by Dr Mahmud Abdulwahab, said the state government in collaboration with the Malaria Consortium Programme provided over three million Insecticide…