Juliet Jacob Ochenje One of the surprise appointments in the long list of ministers and their portfolios as announced by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday was the pick of Dr. Betta Chimaobim Edu,who is widely identified as one of the youngest politicians in Nigeria, born in October 27, 1986 for the sensitive Ministry of Humanitarian…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi In a move aimed at ensuring the smooth running of the House of Representatives, the Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has appointed new chairman for some of the House Standing Committees. This comes after the nomination of some members of the 10th House as Ministers by President Bola Tinubu. The appointments were announced by…
Photo: World Bank blog It’s been more than 3 months since President Bola Tinubu removed subsidy from petrol, but the masses are yet to adjust to the economic hardship that followed the decision. Gom Mirian writes that people are taking drastic steps to save cost, even when it puts their lives at risk. “I’ve been…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The federal government is reiterating its commitment to collaborating with other African countries in order to promote sustainable development of the continent’s natural resources. According to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Mary Ogbe, the government hopes to work closely with neighboring nations in order to build…
Gom Mirian PROFILE: Muhammad Ali Pate: Muhammad Ali Pate has been recently appointed as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Development in Nigeria. This appointment has generated a lot of interest among the people of Nigeria, particularly those who are interested in the healthcare and social sectors. This report, Africa Health Report, AHR, aims…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje In a move to bolster its oil production and meet up with growing global demand, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has secured a $3 billion dollars crude oil loan from the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM). This latest deal comes as a huge relief for NNPCL which has been grappling with…
Hadiza Ibrahim The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun has pledged continued collaboration with the National Defence College (NDC) to strengthen the relationship between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the NDC. IGP Egbetokun made this known while receiving a team from the NDC, led by the Commandant, Rear Admiral Olumuyiwa…
Gom Mirian The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has revealed its contemplation of suspending foreign scholarships while also considering an upward review of local scholarships, Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono outlined the compelling reasons behind this bold initiative. According to Echono, the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy had created difficulties in…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has embarked on an indefinite strike over non-payment of salaries among other issues affecting its members. This move has caused an indefinite disruption in air transport activities in the country. The strike action which began on Wednesday, urged workers from the Aviation Security (AVSEC)…
Gom Mirian Speculations of another increase in the pump price of fuel from ₦617 ($1.50) to ₦750 ($1.82) per liter has caused anxiety among many Nigerians, who said another increment will “be a nail in our coffin.” The President Bola Tinubu administration had announced the removal of fuel subsidy on May 29, leading to a…
