Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Federal Gov says Oil revenue grew by 30% in first half 2024 …the growth due to the reconfiguration and improvement in government finances. The Federal Government says Nigeria’s oil revenue grew from 11 per cent in the first half of 2023 to 30 per cent in the first half of 2024. This is contained in a statement by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun on Friday, in Abuja. According to the minister, the growth in government revenue is due to the reconfiguration and improvement in government finances. “The government’s determination to mobilise…

THE OLU OF WARRI IS A BLOOD RELATION OF THE OBA OF BENIN Oba of Benin and Olu of Warri kingdom The Warri Kingdom was established in the year 1480 by King Ginuwa l, one of the princes of the Benin king – Oba Olua, the 14th Oba of Benin. Titled as the Ogiame (an Edo word meaning ‘ruler of the sea or king of the waters’) the Olu of Warri is the cultural and traditional leader of the Itsekiri ethnic nationality, located in coastal parts of Delta State and some riverine parts of Edo State, in the Niger Delta…

Tinubu in a meeting with Ooni, Sultan, traditional leaders, says Nigeria’s economy on gradual recovery Tinubu with Sultan and Ooni President Bola Tinubu says the nation’s economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery and assures citizens that his administration will do more to meet their needs. In a meeting with traditional rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at the State House on Thursday, the President said the plight of citizens remains a deep concern, and will receive more…

In FG’s climate governance performance ranking, Gombe emerges second best Climate governance performance ranking Considering all parameters, Gombe State ranked high, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change. Gombe State has received an award for emerging with an AA rating in the climate governance performance ranking among the 36 states of Nigeria. This recognition was bestowed on Gombe State by the Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) during a high-level event held in Abuja. The state was ranked second in the country, accumulating 128 points, just behind Lagos, which clinched the first…

FG Palliatives: BESEMA begins distribution to vulnerable in Benue Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BESEMA) Thursday flagged-off distribution of the federal government palliatives to the twenty three (23) local government areas of the state. The palliatives which were sent to the state by the federal government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) are to be distributed to the vulnerable populations across the 23 LGAs of the state. Briefing newsmen at the flag off ceremony ibMakurdi, the Acting Executive Secretary of SEMA, Sir James Iorpuu, said the vital food items are intended to reach the most vulnerable population such as…

A donation of N2m from Airtel goes to quadruplets family Telecom operator, Airtel Nigeria, has pledged to donate N2 million to the family of Sodiq Olayode, who recently welcomed quadruplets with his wife, Abiodun. This donation follows the outpouring of support from Nigerians, who have raised over N16 million for the family through online donations. Airtel Nigeria disclosed this on X.com on Thursday, expressing its support for the family. The post read, “Hello, #jamysax, when life gives quadruplets, we give #ovajara support! We’re adding N2m because great things come in multiples.” PUNCH Online reports that the story of the Olayode…

Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation: Ododo Appoints First Female DG The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, on Thursday presented a letter of appointment to the first female DG in his office in Lokoja. Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has appointed Hajia Yussuff Nana-Hauwa as the first female Director General (DG) of Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, as part of the fulfilment of his promise for women inclusion in his administration. The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, on Thursday presented a letter of appointment to the first female DG in his office…

Nigeria Received Commendation for Leadership In $3.4trn Intra-African Trade, AfCFTA Secretary-General The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has commended Nigeria’s leadership in driving intra-African trade. Mene, made the commendation in Lagos while delivering a speech at the AfCFTA Nigeria’s inaugural shipment under the guided trade initiative framework and ribbon-cutting ceremony. He stated that Nigeria was ahead of other African countries in economic growth and development. The event aimed to promote the benefits of AfCFTA and encourage private sector investment in intra-African trade. “AfCFTA is a catalyst for economic growth and self-sufficiency in Africa. Nigeria’s…

Humanitarian Awards: Oluebube Charity Foundation to be honoured In an exciting development, the Oluebube Charity Foundation has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 Humanitarian Awards. Ngozi Rosemary Ezeani, the director of the Oluebube Charity Foundation, alongside Emmanuel Anabueze, founder of the Humanitarian Awards and Magazine Event. In an exciting development, the Oluebube Charity Foundation has been selected to receive the prestigious 2024 Humanitarian Awards. This honour is in recognition of the foundation’s outstanding contributions to child welfare and community empowerment. The award ceremony will take place on August 24th at Merit House, in Maitama, Abuja. During a recent visit…

See new electrified commuter railway in Tanzania meant to modernise travel A new electrified commuter railway in Tanzania meant to modernise travel in the traffic-plagued country made its inaugural journey between the commercial hub Dar es Salaam and the capital Dodoma on Thursday. Built by a Turkish company, the 440-kilometre (273-mile) line is part of a 2,561-kilometre Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network expected to connect the north and west of the country to Dar es Salaam, an Indian Ocean port city. The air-conditioned carriages from South Korea with built-in wifi have already developed a fan club among travellers weary of…