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By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Government has taken a significant step towards unlocking its economic potential by tasking the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to optimize the management of government assets. This strategic move aims to not only unlock value that benefits all Nigerians but also facilitate growth across key sectors of the economy.…
By Barth Ikiebe In a pivotal moment for the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has formally inaugurated the newly restructured Force Management Team (FMT), following the appointment of six new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to ensure the smooth and effective administration of the Nigeria Police Force.…
By Tunji Disu Law and order do not begin at the Police station or the Courthouse; they begin at home, in the quiet corners where parents teach their children right from wrong. When this foundation cracks, society inherits the fallout. As a police officer, I’ve witnessed this truth play out in heartbreaking ways—parents arrive…
By Barth Ikiebe Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to join opposition Social Democratic Party, SDP. Rufai’s resignation letter has been submitted already to the leadership of the APC in his ward in Kaduna State. Reports say the former Minister of Federal Capital Territory…
By Barth Ikiebe In a significant move to revitalize Nigeria’s Maritime Industry, the Federal Government has restated its commitment to unlocking the sector’s full potential. The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, gave the assurance in Abuja, over the weekend when he met with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency…
By Barth Ikiebe The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu, has held a town hall meeting with the Hakimi of Kpaduma and the Hakimi of Kabi community to enhance security collaboration and strengthen community policing efforts. The meeting focused on fostering closer ties between the police and local communities, improving intelligence sharing,…
By Barth Ikiebe In a renewed commitment to ensuring border development and enhanced economic growth, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has met with the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), led by its Executive Secretary, Dr. George Kelly. The meeting, which was held in his office…
By Barth Ikiebe As Africa’s largest economy stands at the cusp of a new era of growth and development, one question that looms large is whether Nigeria was ready to unlock its vast potential and become the continent’s premier investment destination. A significant step towards answering this question was taken today, as the…
By Barth Ikiebe The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has officially received Nigeria’s membership certificate as the 77th EBRD member. A delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), led by Heike Harmgart, presented Nigeria’s membership certificate to the Finance Minister in his office in Abuja. The…
By Bello Mohammed Abdullahi. In a startling incident that blurred the lines between spectacle and governance, in my home town of Birnin Kebbi, the Capital of Kebbi State, North West Nigeria, a state government official recently attended a function at the Government House with a live snake coiled around his neck! The act, which sparked…
By Chief Okoi Obono-Obla The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara an ultimatum to sack all commissioners and functionaries whose appointments required confirmation by the assembly within 48 hours, starting from March 5, 2025. This move comes after the Supreme Court’s judgment last week, which declared the 27 members of…
By Barth Ikiebe In a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s economic ties with the global community, the Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, met with the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath, in Abuja. The high-level discussions focused on economic reforms, private sector investment,…
By Barth Ikiebe The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of six Deputy Inspectors General of Police and the promotion of the Commissioner of Police Enugu State Command, Uzuegbu Kanayo to the next rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police. A statement by Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission…
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment, approved today, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last…
N By Barth Ikiebe Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals says that it will refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at rates higher than the advertised prices from any of its key partners – AP (Ardova Plc), Heyden, or MRS – across Nigeria. This move follows the refinery’s recent reduction of its gantry…
China Discovers Thorium Deposit Rich in Energy Supply For Sixty Thousand Years By Daniel Peters China has discovered a massive thorium deposit capable of supplying energy for the next 60,000 years, according to a declassified national geological survey. Meanwhile, according to a report on an intergovernmental organization, Brazil, Russia, India, and China’s (BRICS) ‘X’ handle,…
