In light of the Supreme Court’s interpretation regarding the full autonomy of Local Governments (LGs), it is important to recognize that LG accounts are currently not linked to the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) as mandated. The Federal Government will, in due course, instruct the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the federation to…
CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, at BusinessDay CEO Forum 2024, insists policies must impact the average Nigerian and restates commitment to implement policies that will foster a stable and prosperous economic environment for all Nigerians. He added that the exclusion of retained earnings from the recapitalisation terms encourages banks to focus on raising fresh capital from…
Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the controversial clauses allegedly contained in the recently signed Samoa Partnership Agreement to ensure they sufficiently align with constitutional provisions, extant laws, and our national interests and values. The Green Chamber also urged the federal government to ensure thorough…
Maureen Okam Achebe, the daughter of renowned novelist Chinua Achebe, has been awarded the Brigham and Women’s Hospital 2024 Faculty Development and Diversity Award. The award recognizes her exceptional contributions across clinical care, research, education, and community service. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a premier academic medical centre and Harvard Medical School’s teaching hospital, acknowledged Okam…
Paris (AFP) – Two pistols that Napoleon Bonaparte once intended to use to kill himself were sold in France on Sunday for 1.69 million euros ($1.8 million), the auction house said, with the government insisting that they stay in the country as national treasures. The French government insisted that the pistols remain in France as…
The MD/Chief Executive Officer of Skyewise Group, Dr. Elvis Abuyere has received plaque for the award of Outstanding Industrialist of the Year, an honour bestowed on him by Parliament Diary Media Group. The dialogue and award ceremony held June 20, 2024, at the main auditorium of the Nigerian National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja-Nigeria which…
Prof. Okey Reuben Okechukwu, Fcai, PHF, Born in Abonyi – Okpoto, Oke Reuben Edede Okechukwu hails from Okpoto in Ishielu L.G.A of Ebonyi State. He attended Boys Secondary School Ezzamgbo and University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He holds M.Ed and Ph.D from University of Nigeria. Prof. Okey Okechukwu as he’s fondly called is a scholar, humanist,…
The Chairman Senate Committee on Oil and Gas Host Communities, Senator Benson Agadaga has appointed Mr Jeffery Omoh Ozemegwa as Technical Assistant. This is contained in an appointment letter by Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Benson Egadada. His choice for the job is due to his vast experience in the oil and gas sector, the…
By Jane Oke Dr. Mary Alile-Idele, the National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed her appreciation for Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State. She commended him for his dedicated efforts in boosting women’s participation in politics within the state. Dr. Alile-Idele highlighted Governor Alia’s provision of financial assistance to over 5,000…
