TEXT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO NIGERIANS ON CURRENT ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my…
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The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark judgement, has “ordered the disclosure of the spending details of over N200 billion public funds collected by the government of former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa from the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC fund and allocations from the Federation Accounts.” The court ordered the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to “disclose details of budgetary allocations and actual spending by the Okowa government between 2015 and 2019, including specific projects carried out to improve primary education in Delta State, and the locations of such projects.” The judgement was delivered by Honourable Justice…
By Dennis Isong Last year, Mr. Ezekiel was looking for a small house to buy so that he can stay there anytime he comes to Lagos (his family is in Benin and he doesn’t want to keep renting an apartment because of his experiences with people). There was a signpost of a real estate company he used to see anytime he was on his way to work. Then, he decided to make inquiries from them. He was ushered in with so much excitement as if they had been waiting for him all along. He thought, well, maybe it’s part of…
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered UNITERM Nigeria Limited to advertise its winding-up petition in the Federal Gazette, The Punch Newspaper and in The Sun Newspaper within 14 days from the date the order was made. The judge gave the order pursuant to Rule 19 of the Companies Winding-Up Rule 2021 and under the inherent jurisdiction of the court, against Oriental Energy Resources Limited on March 23, 2023. In its Motion on Notice designated FHC/L/CP/1256/2022 and brought pursuant to Rules 4 and 19 of the Companies Winding Up Rules, 2001; Order 26 Rules 1,…
We remain undaunted, committed, and poised to tackle human trafficking…says the DG The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed satisfaction with the performance of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, describing it has given Nigeria a face in the comity of nations as a foremost counter trafficking Agency providing mentorship for several other countries within Sub-Sahara Africa and other continents, setting the pace for others to follow. Permanent Secretary, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Dr. Nasir Gwarzo, stated this recently at the World Press Conference organised in commemoration of…
By Dennis Isong Land survey scams have become a prevalent issue in Nigeria, where unsuspecting individuals fall victim to fraudulent practices. These scams often involve deceitful land surveyors who exploit the lack of awareness and loopholes in the system to defraud innocent people. However, by understanding the common red flags and taking precautionary measures, you can protect yourself from falling prey to such scams. This article aims to shed light on the methods used in land survey scams in Nigeria and provide valuable tips to help you discover and avoid these fraudulent activities. Before engaging with any land surveyor or…
Nigerians have been advised to actively participate in governance. This advice was given at a workshop training on Promoting Citizens’ Action for Transparency and Accountability in the Management of Public Resources in Nigeria held in Lagos on Wednesday by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP. According to SERAP Program Officer, Folashade Arigbabu, such participation is important as any decision made by those in positions of authority will affect the citizens in every sphere of life. She noted this while speaking on the topic: ‘Active Citizenship: The Role of Duty Bearers in Holding Government to Account’. Arigbabu said: “There is the…
The annual Access Bank Polo and Charity event at the Guards Polo Club in Egham, Surrey was once again a remarkable gathering of royalty, diplomats, political leaders, the business community, and supporters of Access Bank. This prestigious event not only showcases the elite sport of polo but also serves as a fundraising platform to support underprivileged children’s access to quality education. The Access Bank Polo event is held in partnership with the Fifth Chukker Resort, with the primary objective of empowering underprivileged children through education. The proceeds from the event go towards building the much-needed infrastructure and facilities, ensuring that these deserving children have…
By Dennis Isong When it comes to real estate and property ownership, there are various terms and concepts that can be confusing for both buyers and sellers. Two such terms are “excision” and “certificate of occupancy.” While these terms are related to land and property rights, they represent different stages and aspects of the property ownership process. In this article, we will delve into the differences between excision and certificate of occupancy, clarifying their meanings and significance in the real estate domain. EXCISION: Excision is a term commonly used in the context of land acquisition and development, particularly in Nigeria…
On Friday, July 6 and 7, over 300 groups comprising women gathered in Nigeria to restrategise for women’s advancement at a retreat organised by Womanifesto. Tagged, Feminist Womanifesto 2023 Retreat: Building Consensus for Women’s Advancement in Nigeria Agenda, the Convener of the retreat, Womanifesto of which Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, and Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative, WRAPA, are members, WARDC-led Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, said there is a need to set agenda for the new administration on how to treat the issue of gender equality. She noted that women are restrategising on how they need to build…