Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 26th October 2022
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Wednesday 26th October 2022 on some of the nation newspapers .
Read also
Revenue: Reps probe 10yrs’ disbursements to states, LGs
PHILIP NYAM reports that the House of Representatives is trying to ascertain how much the Federal Government has disbursed to states and local governments since 2012 One issue, which has bothered many stakeholders over time, is the existence of a joint account system for the states and local governments in the country. Several efforts have
Lagosians are no longer interested in big parties –Ishola
Bamidele Ishola is the gubernatorial candidate of Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Lagos State for the 2023 general election. In this interview with some journalists, he speaks on what motivated him to aspire to contest the governorship election and why he is confident that he is the candidate to beat. PATRICK OKOHUE reports Why are
Kanu: SERG warns against injustice to South East
A pan Igbo socio-political pressure group, the South East Revival Group (SERG), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration not to continue with what it described as “victimisation and exclusion policy of the Federal Government against Igbo in Nigeria.” Attributing the insecurity in the region to hopelessness on the part of young people in the zone,
PDP has betrayed the trust of Enugu people –Chukwu
The Enugu East senatorial candidate of Labour Party (LP), Oyibo Chukwu, in this interview with KENNETH OFOMA, says he is confident of defeating Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, who is seeking third term under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He also speaks on other issues concerning the 2023 general election What informs your decision to contest for
NCC fixes Dec 19 for 5G Spectrum auction
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fixed December 19 as the auction date for the additional two slots in the 3.5GHz Spectrum band for the deployment of the 5G network in Nigeria. This will come three days afterthemockauctionisbilled toholdonDecember16, while the qualifiedbidderswouldbe notified on December 5. In a statement by the Director of Public Affairs,
FG targets $400m for TinCan Port reconstruction
…says Onne, Calabar ports ISO certified The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko has said the Federal Government needs $400 million to reconstruct the TinCan Island Port in Lagos. Speaking at the 55th session of the State House briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team in Abuja, Bello- Koko said the
Remuneration: RMAFC to resume review exercise
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) is set to resume the review of renumeration exercise for both political and judicial office holders in the country. The commission suspended the exercise mid-way two years ago due to cash crunch. The Commission’ Executive Chairman, Mohammed Bello Shehu, confirmed revisiting the exercise during a courtesy visit
Oyebanji discusses with FG agencies, devt partners on economy
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has commenced discussions with federal agencies and development partners as part of his government’s effort to boost the state’s economy. Oyebanji, who yesterday met with top officials of the NIRSAL MFB and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), said he was in Abuja to personally lead the
FG, NCWS, others back renaming Centre after Maryam Babangida
The Federal Government, women groups and other critical stakeholders yesterday lent their support to a bill to amend the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) Act and to rename the Centre after its founder Mrs Maryam Babangida (deceased). The Minister of Women Affairs Mrs Pauline Tallen and some women groups expressed their support at a
NAFDAC reiterates commitment to safe pesticide regulation, control
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stressed its commitment to ensuring that all pesticides being used in the country are safe, of good quality and in compliance with global best practices. Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye said in a statement on Tuesday the agency has continually reviewed its guidelines and strengthened
Read also
You can also check
