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The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish 3 Gigawatts of solar energy sources across 25 states of the federation. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this  at a power sector stakeholders interactive dialogue/workshop organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Power, themed 'Confronting Nigeria’s Power Challenge as the Nation Migrates to a Multi-tier Electricity Market: A Legislative Intervention,' on...

President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) and chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has called for increased capacity building to enhance tax administration processes among members of the global body. Adedeji, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dare Adekanmbi, made the call in his remarks at the opening of CATA...

By Emmanuel Adeleke The Oluwo Alaafin of Oyo, Chief Ikusaanu lfaleye lyanda, has filed a petition against the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Akinade Ayoola, over alleged criminal conspiracy, threat to life and conduct likely to cause the breach of peace in oyo town, Oyo State. The petition, signed by the lawyer to Oluwo, M.R. Idowu Esq, was addressed to Oyo...

By Emmanuel Adeleke South African broadcast company, Multichoice has increased the prices of its offerings in Nigeria four months after its last increment. According to a statement signed on Wednesday by the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Ugbe, the increase was necessitated by the rise in the cost of business operations. He said the company reviewed prices in its packages...

Akinwande Soji-Ojo Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has said he will not support anyone above 52 years of age as his successor in 2027. Makinde, who said he feels too old serving as governor at the age of 56, stressed that he would be looking forward to more youthful candidates to man the leadership of the state at the end...

Akinwande Soji-Ojo The Federal Government has revoked 924 dormant licences across four areas in the mining industry. The areas affected include exploration, mining, small-scale mining and quarrying. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, announced the revocations at a news conference in Abuja, on Wednesday. Alake noted that in line with constitutional provisions, adequate notice was given to all concerned...

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged the judiciary to evolve a blueprint for the transformative changes needed to enhance judicial efficiency and ensure the fair administration of justice across the nation. Akpabio made the call at the opening ceremony of a two-day summit, titled, 'Enhancing Justice Delivery in Nigeria,' organised by the Federal Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the Nigerian...

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called for parliamentary collaboration between the Nigerian parliament and its Serbian counterpart. Akpabio made the call during a meeting with the President of the Serbian Parliament, Ms Ana Brnabic, in London, on Wednesday. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, said Akpabio and Brnabic extensively discussed issues of mutual interest to both nations...

By Emmanuel Adeleke The Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA) has clamped down on advertising practitioners and third party agents over non compliance and refusal to pay advert bills to the state’s coffers. The agency’s Director-General, Mr. Oludolapo Eso-Ajanaku, disclosed this on Wednesay, after leading an enforcement exercise within Ibadan metropolis. Eso-Ajanaku explained that Oyo State Government is being owed...

By Emmanuel Adeleke Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend the operations of Dana Air. The directive followed the incident involving a Dana Air aircraft at Lagos airport on April 23, which veered off the runway. This forced aviation authorities to divert flights from the local airport to the international terminal. A letter...

Akinwande Soji-Ojo The Rivers State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zaccaeus Adangor (SAN) has rejected his redeployment to the Ministry of Special Duties (Governor’s Office), and resigned his appointment. Adangor’s resignation came barely 24 hours after the Governor Siminalayi Fubara redeployed him in a minor cabinet reshuffle. Fubara, in a letter issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State...

Akinwande Soji-Ojo The senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, and four other aspirants have filed an appeal to challenge Governor Aiyedatiwa’s victory in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election. The petition was filed with the APC Primary Election Appeal Committee, chaired by former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar The aspirants are demanding the cancellation of the...

Akinwande Soji-Ojo President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the consumer credit scheme. Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, paying responsibly over time. It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes, vehicles, education, and healthcare, essential for ongoing stability to...

Akinwande Soji-Ojo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and immediate past Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oloyeloogun, has said the party will lose the forthcoming governorship election in the state if Saturday’s governorship primary election is not cancelled. Oloyeloogun stated this at a press conference in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. Recall that...

Akinwande Soji-Ojo The media office of former Kogi State Governo, Yahaya Bello, has said he (Bello) was never invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, Bello’s media office said the anti-graft agency declared the former governor wanted without sending an invitation to him. It aadded that Bello is not afraid of EFCC. Recall that the...