Nigeria’s politics dominated by the rich – Ogunlewe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe has said that politics in the country is not meant for the poor, noting that the rich completely dominates the political space in the country. Ogunlewe made this assertion on Arise TV programme – The Morning Show on Wednesday. He was reacting to the politics […]
Edo 2024: Imasuagbon resigns from PDP
Former governorship aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ken Imasuagbon, on Wednesday, resigned his membership from the party. In a letter sent to the chairman of the party in the state, Tony Aziegbemi, Imasuagbon was silent on his reasons for quitting the PDP. He, however, thanked the entire body and leadership of the […]
RFP alert: USDA opens $1 billion loan program for rural renewables, storage
Partial loan forgiveness will be granted for selected large-scale renewable energy projects, plus any associated storage, that will serve a mostly rural population. Loan forgiveness amounts will range up to 20%, 40% or 60%, based on the project’s location. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utility Service will open on June 30 its platform […]
Bolt, Uber, other ride-hailing drivers begin nationwide strike
Ride-hailing drivers, including that of Uber, Bolt, LagRide and Indriver, on Wednesday, began a nationwide strike. At the direction of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transport Workers of Nigeria, ride-hailing drivers are following a sit-at-home order until the ride-hailing companies increase their base fares by 200 per cent. According to the National Vice President of […]
JUST IN: House of Reps holds valedictory session
The House of Representatives is currently holding a valedictory session of the 9th House. In attendance at the session are former speakers, Ghali Na’Abbas and Patricia Etteh. The speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila in his final speech commended the lawmakers for their efforts in the last four years, which include the passage of important legislation like PIA, […]
Companies to begin sustainability reporting 2024 – FG
The Federal Government has said companies involved in the climate change fight will begin disclosure of financial accounts starting from January 1, 2024. It said this initiative which is in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board is to promote transparency and accountability of financial information to investors. The Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting […]
Edo varsity begins three-day free medical treatment
The Edo State Government has unveiled the refurbished Auchi General Hospital and renamed it the Edo State University Teaching Hospital as it begins three-day free healthcare services to the people in the locality. The state Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, while unveiling the hospital on behalf of the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, stated that the […]
Tribunal: INEC, others object to PDP’s witness
The Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate in the last election, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, called their first subpoenaed witness at the Presidential Election Petition Court. In a petition marked CA/PEPC/05/2023, Atiku and the PDP are challenging the outcome of the presidential election which produced Tinubu as the president. At the resumed hearing, counsel […]
74 North-West reps-elect back Abbas, Kalu
Not lesser than 74 out of 92 Members-elect from seven states that comprise of North-West geo-political zone, have endorsed Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively in the next 10th House of Representatives. The National Working Committee of the All Progressive Congress, ahead of the June 13 inauguration […]
LASG announces exams support for secondary school pupils
The Office of Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, has announced exam support for candidates currently sitting for the West Africa Examination Council, particularly those who could not sit for the exam on account of failure to pay outstanding school fees in low-cost schools in all the five administrative divisions of the state. The […]