MSF Fumes over Aerial Bombing of IDP Camp in Borno

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been chosen as the best federal government agency in Digital Transformation. This recognition came from the Presidency through the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). In a statement, it was disclosed that the Director-General of the maritime regulator, Mr Bashir Jamoh, has been nominated to receive the distinguished GovTech Trailblazers Award for his exemplary leadership. The BPSR explained that the nominees were picked from a nationwide nomination and online voting process initiated by the bureau, as well as a detailed analysis of the performance of all government MDAs

By Adedapo Adesanya The two leading opposition presidential candidates in the 2023 general elections, Mr Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, on Tuesday, approached the Supreme Court to upturn the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which on September 6, affirmed Mr Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the exercise held on Saturday, February 25. Mr Atiku, in his Notice of Appeal predicated on 35 grounds, insisted that the tribunal, in the judgment delivered by Justice Haruna Tsammani, committed grave error and miscarriage

By Bliss Okperan A news report filtering in indicates that a part of the Supreme Court complex in Abuja has been gutted by fire. The incident, according to what Business Post gathered, happened on Monday morning. It was said that offices of three justices were affected by the inferno, whose cause is yet unknown at the time of filing this report. Details later…

By Bliss Okperan The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced the immediate closure of the popular spare parts market, Ladipo Market, over an “unhygienic environment.” In a statement on Friday, the waste management agency said it shut down the market due to the unwholesome environmental practices by traders who refused to pay for waste services alongside the poor waste management. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said the market would remain closed until the mandatory conditions of redress have been met by traders and market stakeholders. “It is imperative that markets in

By Modupe Gbadeyanka In a bid to reposition the State Government for better performance, Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Wednesday swore in 14 Commissioners. The Governor also swore in a new permanent secretary, Mrs Ibiware Ogolo. Performing the swearing-in, Mr Wike charged the commissioners to exhibit 100 percent loyalty. “We demand 100 percent loyalty. This work deserves total commitment. When you have the opportunity to serve the state, it is a rare privilege. Therefore, you have to be committed to service. “We are rebuilding the state because a lot went wrong during the immediate past administration of

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The federal government has reiterated its determination to keep the debts of Nigeria within sustainable levels so as not to put the nation into trouble in the short, mid and long term. This assurance was given by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank Annual Meetings held from October 11 to 17, 2021, in the United States. The Finance Minister led a delegation from Nigeria to the meetings, including the Permanent Secretary, Finance, Mr Aliyu Ahmed; Director-General of the Budget Office, Mr Ben Akabueze; the Nigerian

By Adedapo Adesanya The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reverse the suspension of internet and telecommunication networks in Zamfara State, and 13 local government areas of Katsina State. The body called on the president to direct the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to immediately reverse the decision. Business Post had recently reported that the NCC ordered telecom operators to suspend all telecommunications networks in Zamfara State. The decision had also extended to at least 13 local government areas of Katsina State to check

By Adedapo Adesanya Oil prices still traded up on Tuesday supported by disruptions in the United States as cold weather in Texas shut the nation’s largest refineries and shale oil fields, threatening to cut off fuel supplies. As a result, the international crude benchmark, Brent futures, gained 17 cents or 0.22 per cent to trade at $63.45 per barrel, while the US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures, rose by 13 cents or 0.23 per cent to sell at $60.15 per barrel. The massive supply disruption came at a time when nationwide crude stockpiles are shrinking at an accelerated

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Acting President, Mr Yemi Osinbajo, has approved a 60-day national action plan to push through short term reforms. Mr Osinbajo disclosed this to newsmen after the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, which he chaired. The Acting President explained that the 60-day national action plan is aimed to achieve the objective of creating a conducive business environment in Nigeria. He said the council will within the stipulated period focus on areas that will not only deliver tangible changes for SMEs but also help improve Nigeria’s entire business environment within the shortest

By Nneka Okumazie Yes, it does not look so great that Pastor Adeboye of RCCG posed for a photograph with Bola Tinubu after his wife, Remi Tinubu, was ordained an assistant Pastor in RCCG. Bola Tinubu, for many, is not a trusted politician and there are lots of words around about what he did or did not do. So, for Pastor Adeboye to pose with him, because of the ordination of his wife, seems like an endorsement of the man and his actions. Well, NO! It is normal for politicians to go to church – privately or openly. They go

By Dipo Olowookere It was a poor start to the week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Monday as the market closed the session 0.38 per cent lower. Sustained selloff by investors waned on the local bourse, though high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and institutional investors pushed the level of transactions higher. Business Post observed that despite the decline suffered by the market yesterday, the activity chart was bullish and this was mainly from the cross deals witnessed during the session which came from FBN Holdings, GTCO and Lafarge Africa. At the close of business, a total of

By Dipo Olowookere The trading symbol of The Initiates Plc has been changed by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), a notice has confirmed. The symbol was modified to TIP from INITSPLC, the disclosure stated. The firm is a professional waste management company based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, delivering waste management, industrial cleaning and decontamination services to both private and public sectors. “Trading license holders and the investing public are hereby notified that the change of trading symbol of The Initiates Plc from INITSPLC to TIP has been implemented by the NGX,” the statement disclosed. Business Post reports that shares of