Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

For justice, Nigeria needs centralised criminal registry Beatrice Jedy-Agba, Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry For justice, Nigeria needs centralised criminal registry The Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, has called for a centralized criminal registry system in the country to help strengthen the Nigerian justice sector. Jedy-Agba noted that leveraging technology is an essential key in justice delivery as an ineffective case management system contributes to reoccurring inefficiencies. She stated this on Monday at the opening session of a two-day strategic meeting for ICT representatives for…

N80bn Zaria projects, boost to Economy and Education in Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State N80bn Zaria projects, boost to Economy and Education in Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that the four tertiary institutions valued at N80bn attracted to Zaria by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, will create job opportunities for the people of the state when completed. The governor spoke on Sunday in Zaria at the commencement of the construction of a campus of the National Open University, Federal College of Education, Federal College of Nursing, and the College of Legal…

FCMB empowers Agritech trailblazers, awards N23 Million to brightest minds in Agriculture From left:Head, Agribusiness & Structured Trade Commodity Finance, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Mr. Daniel Olorunsuyi; Technical Assistant Officer, Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO), Mr. Loandro Schweitzer; Divisional Head, Corporate Services & Service Management, FCMB, Felicia Obozuwa; Winner of the FCMB Agritech Venture-building programme, Mr. Stephen Obe of Agrocist and Divisional Head, Agribusiness, FCMB, Mr. Kudzai Gumunyu, during the Demo Day event and presentation of cheque to winners of the competition in Lagos recently. FCMB empowers Agritech trailblazers, awards N23 Million to brightest minds in Agriculture The FCMB…

President Tinubu cushions, approves nationwide free train rides till Jan 5, 2025 President Bola Tinubu “As we did last year, there will be free train service to all Nigerians from December 20 up until January 5, free train service nationwide. ” Mohammed Idris. President Bola Tinubu has approved free train rides for Nigerians between December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, told State House correspondents in Abuja on Monday that the gesture was to help Nigerians deal with transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. He said, “As we…

Lagos Gov  officially opens up network of roads, bridge in Alimosho LGA Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos Gov  officially opens up network of roads, bridge in Alimosho LGA Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday commissioned Babafemi Dada with a bridge and the Yinka Folarin, Jamiu Lawal and Shalom Academy network of roads in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos. The Governor said the commissioning of the project is another fulfillment of his administration’s commitment to fostering sustainable development through the continuous provision of efficient infrastructure, as well as a testament to the enduring partnership…

UBA Donates N500 Million to Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Pledges Support for State’s Effort at Improving Security l-r: Group Deputy Managing Director, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Muyiwa Akinyemi; Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Group Chairman, UBA, Mr. Tony Elumelu, during the presentation of N500m to Lagos State Security Fund by UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of UBA, held at Lagos House, Marina on Sunday. UBA Donates N500 Million to Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Pledges Support for State’s Effort at Improving Security United Bank for Africa(UBA) through UBA Foundation, its corporate social responsibility arm, has…

Tinubu Praises $5bn Shell Deepwater Investment As Historic Enhancement For Nigeria’s Energy Sector Tinubu Praises $5bn Shell Deepwater Investment As Historic Enhancement For Nigeria’s Energy Sector Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has welcomed the announcement by Shell and its partners on Monday of the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga North Deep Offshore Field. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the landmark development, which is Nigeria’s first deepwater oil project in over a decade, underscored the transformative impact of his policies and reforms in attracting investments in the oil and gas sector. The Bonga North…

Nigeria’s inflation reached 34.60% in November — NBS NBS Nigeria’s inflation reached 34.60% in November Inflation in Nigeria has risen to 34.60 per cent in November 2024, reflecting a 0.72 per cent increase from October’s rate of 33.88 per cent. According to the latest Consumer Product Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, this marks a significant year-on-year rise, with the November 2024 rate being 6.40 percentage points higher than the 28.20 per cent recorded in November 2023. The report read in part, “In November 2024, the Headline inflation rate was 34.60 per cent relative to…

2024 Central Music Awards: Afrobeats artist, Twicy wins two Twicy Afrobeats artist, Twicy wins two Awards Afrobeats singer and songwriter Twicy has won two awards at the 2024 Central Music Awards, topping off an impressive year. The “Live it Up” singer was named Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at the ceremony which was held Friday, November 29th in Cape Coast, Ghana. Twicy was nominated in an impressive eight categories including Songwriter of the Year, Video of the Year. This caps an impressive year which saw the rising star take over the airwaves in Nigeria, Ghana…

Sokoto unveils e-ticketing for mass transit vehicles Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto unveils e-ticketing for mass transit vehicles The Sokoto State Government has introduced an e-ticketing system for all its 126 mass transit vehicles currently in use for inter-state, intra-city as well as inter-local government services. This came to light during a brief demonstration to the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, at his office on how the e-ticketing system works and how a passenger can obtain his ticket without any stress on Monday. Aliyu said the initiative was part of several other measures introduced by his administration to enhance transparency…