Tag: Tinubu

Nigerian Govt Suspends Cybersecurity Levy

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government has suspended the controversial 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic banking transactions. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris said President Bola Tinubu ordered the suspension following deliberations by members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). READ ALSO Jailed For Life, Court Imprisons Nigerian Man Who Killed Wife In UK How Senior Nigerian Customs Officer Committed Suicide How Enugu Govt Awarded N100bn Contract To 4 Day-Old Company Wife Loses Eye, Son Dies, Tragedy Hits Football Star Babangida’s Family The minister spoke at the State House in…

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Tinubu Directs Mandatory Procurement Of CNG-powered Vehicles

ADEOLA YUSUF

In line with his commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs, President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies. President Tinubu’s directive is also in furtherance of Nigeria’s effort to transition to cleaner energy. CNG-enabled vehicles have been adjudged to produce lower emissions, even as they present a more affordable alternative for Nigerian energy consumers. Addressing members of the Federal Executive Council at the State House on Monday, President Tinubu affirmed that there is no…

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Tinubu’s Son On Board Of Chagoury’s Firm – Atiku

ADEOLA YUSUF

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has said that Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, is a director on the board of CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, and therefore faulted the award of contract for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. The Federal Government recently started the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road which is being done by Hitech Construction Company Ltd. The Chagoury Group is the firm’s parent company. Atiku claimed that since Seyi Tinubu is on the board of CDK, the award of the contract to…

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Six Things To Know About Critical Gas Projects Tinubu Is Commissioning

ADEOLA YUSUF

In line with his commitment to significantly leverage gas to grow the economy, President Bola Tinubu will commission three critical gas infrastructure projects. Here are six things to know about the Projects. 1.The Projects are being undertaken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and partners. 2. The projects support the federal government’s effort to grow value from the nation’s gas assets while eliminating gas flaring. 3. The delivery of the projects was accelerated from the inception of the administration in keeping with the overall objective of deepening domestic…

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Mass Metering Initiative: Tinubu’s Intervention Led To Project Take Off

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Power Minister should be commended for resolving 20-year lingering problem   Contrary to reports that due process was not followed in the mass metering project of Military formations nationwide, which began last week, fresh facts have emerged about the intervention of President Bola Tinubu on the project which began 20 years ago. According to a statement released by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to Chief Adebayo Adelabu , Minister of Power, the Federal government had entered a tripartite agreement with Messrs Ziklagsis Network limited and…

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REA MD, Salihijo, Suspended + Alleged N1.2bn Fraud That Landed Him In Soup

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, suspended the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo, and three Executive Directors of the agency from office with immediate effect. Those suspended with Ahmad include: Olaniyi Alaba Netufo — Executive Director, Corporate Services; Barka Sajou — Executive Director, Technical Services and Sa’adatu Balgore — Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF). He also appointed a new team of five persons in the management of the REA, with Abba Abubakar Aliyu as Managing Director and CEO in acting capacity. Others in the new…

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BREAKING: President Tinubu Approves Implementation Of Oronsaye Report, To Merge Agencies

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a move to to cut the cost of governance, has announced implementation of the long-awaited Oronsaye Report. The decision comes twelve years after the submission of the report by the Steve Oronsaye panel and the issuance of a white paper two years later. President Tinubu, in a statement availed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser, Information and Strategy to the president, emphasised the need for a leaner government structure, stating, “We are committed to streamlining and rationalizing Federal government parastatals and agencies to ensure efficiency and…

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Rejig Cabinet, Tackle Hunger; 9 Things Tinubu Should Do, By Tuyi Mebawondu

ADEOLA YUSUF

#Hardship: Beyond curses, destructive criticism; A contribution by a medical doctor and rights activist to Platforms Africa’s ‘Helping the Government to Succeed Series   What can the President do? Caveat: I am not an Economist but in a profession where the effects of social strife and bad governance are most felt. Where are we? The economy lost steam with hyperinflation without growth. The citizens have very weak purchasing power as the currency was devalued by over 100%. The key aspects of the inflation are food and energy costs. The most…

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Tinubu, Matter Don Pass Be Careful, By Lasisi Olagunju

ADEOLA YUSUF

The last premier of the Western Region, Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, asked his guest what the town was saying. The guest told him the town was solidly behind him. The guest backed his claim with a cassette which he said contained the adulation with which the people of Ibadan welcomed every step so far taken by Chief Akintola. The premier listened to the cassette and brightened up. He thanked the guest, Chief A.M.A. Akinloye, as he took his exit. Akintola’s young confidant and aide, Adewale Kazeem, walked in. The premier…

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NUPRC Staff Kicks, Gives Reason Tinubu Should Withdraw Shaw’s Appointment

ADEOLA YUSUF

Workers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have expressed reservation at the appointment of Ms. Olaide Shaw as Director in the Commission. They implored President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to quickly redress the appointment, insisting that “a purported and unsubstantiated Presidential Directive signed by the Principal Secretary, Hakeem Muri Okunola to President Tinubu directing the Commission Executive Director, Engr. Komolafe Gbenga to employ Ms Olaide as Director “”goes contrary to the adherence to the established rules and regulations governing recruitment, promotion and cadre placement practices within the Commission.” In…

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