Day: December 14, 2023

Ogbe Assumes Office As Exec Sec NCDMB, Tasks Staff on Results

Precious Ibekwe

Ogbe You Don’t Know: NCDMB publishes official profile of new ES + PHOTOS   The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has assumed office and held his first official meeting with the Directors and management of the Board. Platforms Africa reports that Ogbe was appointed on Thursday by President Bola Tinubu, replacing Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, who had served for seven and half years in office. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Senate President Akpabio Slumps, Hospitalised BREAKING: NNPC’s Ex- GMD Is…

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BREAKING: Senate President Akpabio Slumps, Hospitalised

Aliyu Aliyu

How Nigeria’s number three man collapsed at a colloquium to mark his 61st birthday – report   Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday reportedly collapsed at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja and was rushed to the hospital. It was learnt that Akpabio slumped while seeing President Bola Tinubu off, a report by Sahara reporters showed. Tinubu and other dignitaries had gathered at the Congress Hall of the hotel for a colloquium to mark the 61st birthday of the Senate President in Abuja. READ ALSO: BREAKING: NNPC’s Ex- GMD Is…

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BREAKING: NNPC’s Ex- GMD Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

+ What the NNPCL wrote about late Thomas John, successor to late Aret Adams, fifth GMD in company’s history   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the death of a former Group Managing Director (GMD) and Acting Alternate Chairman of the Board of the defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Thomas Maurice Asuquo John, at the age of 84. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi O. Soneye, in a statement on Thursday, also described the deceased as a quintessential administrator and oil & gas…

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Tinubu’s Minister Tenders His Resignation Letter

Ganiyu Amodu

The Minister of Labour, Simon Lalong has tendered his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s government. He submitted his resignation letter at the federal executive council meeting held on Wednesday. His resignation is for him to resume as the senator representing Plateau South Senatorial district. This followed reclaiming his mandate as he received his Certificate of Return (CoR) from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) earlier this year. READ ALSO: Naira scarcity: We have N3.4trn In circulation – CBN NCC Opens Up On Major Obstacle Of Telecom Industry Disclose Adeleke’s Whereabouts,…

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Naira scarcity: We have N3.4trn In circulation – CBN

Abibat Babalola

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured Nigerians of enough Naira notes in circulation, to carter for their cash needs. CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Ali, gave the assurance in a statement on Wednesday. There has been complaints of a perennial shortage of Naira notes by bank customers across the country. READ ALSO: NCC Opens Up On Major Obstacle Of Telecom Industry Apologise Or Face N500m Suit In Court, Naira Marley To Iyabo Ojo Tinubu Sacks FAAN, NCAA, NAMA, 3 Other CEOs, Appoints Replacements Ali said that…

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NCC Opens Up On Major Obstacle Of Telecom Industry

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has identified multiple taxation as major obstacle militating against sustainable development of telecom industry in the country. Adewolu Adeleke, the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management of the NCC, stated this at the Regional Stakeholders Workshop on Multiple Taxation and Regulations, on Wednesday in Kano. The theme of the conference is: “Navigating the Landscape of Multiple Taxation and Regulations, Fostering Sustainable Growth through Collaboration”. READ ALSO: Apologise Or Face N500m Suit In Court, Naira Marley To Iyabo Ojo Petrol Price Is N750 Per Litre If Tinubu’s Not…

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Apologise Or Face N500m Suit In Court, Naira Marley To Iyabo Ojo

Abibat Babalola

Afeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has threatened to sue Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo for N500 million. Naira Marley, represented by Olalekan Ojo (SAN) & Co, wrote a letter to Iyabo, accusing her of publishing false and malicious content about the singer on her Instagram account. READ ALSO: Tinubu Sacks FAAN, NCAA, NAMA, 3 Other CEOs, Appoints Replacements Petrol Price Is N750 Per Litre If Tinubu’s Not Paying Subsidy – W’Bank FEC Exempts Varsities, Polytechnics, Others From IPPIS No Excuse, Pay N35k Wage As Agreed During Subsidy Removal –…

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Tinubu Sacks FAAN, NCAA, NAMA, 3 Other CEOs, Appoints Replacements

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension, removal, and replacement of six Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The removal according to a statement by Presidential Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, is in line with his determination to bring world class standards to Nigerian Civil Aviation in consumer protection and the promotion of the wellbeing of Nigerian passengers and other sectoral stakeholders. The affected CEOs and agencies are: (1) Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Kabir Yusuf Mohammed has been…

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