Author: Joy Gyakyor
By Wandoo Sombo Benue, located in the North Central part of the country, is reputed to be the food basket of the federation. The state produces enough food stuff that can not only feed its estimated states 4,253,641 population, according to 2006 census figures but also `export’ to different parts of the country. The state was created in 1976 among the seven states created at that time. The state derives its name from the Benue River which is the second largest river in Nigeria after the River Niger. However, in recent years, this agri hub of the nation has been…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday reappointed Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), for another fresh term. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on media and publicity Ajuri Ngelale said the decision is in compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021. Ngelale said President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the company with effect from December 1, 2023: The appointees include, Chief Pius Akinyelure who will serve as Non-Executive Board Chairman. Others are Alhaji Umar Isa…
Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday, said the present administration is now poised to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), in the country in order to accelerate employment generation for Nigerians. The First Lady explained that such support was necessary as lifeline to persons struggling to make ends meet, while enhancing the overall well-being of individuals and families. Senator Oluremi Tinubu stated these while officially flagging off the rebranded and expanded Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) now known as the Renewed Hope Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Programme under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian…
The burgeoning economic partnership between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federal Republic of Germany witnessed further expansion and strengthening as two important agreements were signed between Nigerian and German businesses on Tuesday. Speaking in Berlin, Germany, at the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum, President Bola Tinubu said that with a resilient democracy, Nigeria is well primed to attract foreign direct investments. The President witnessed the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU): one on the supply of gas from Nigeria to Germany and another for $500 million worth of renewable energy projects in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Dangote, Gbajabiamila, Finance,…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commended the Liberian President George Weah for towing the of honour and accepting defeat in the country’s presidential election. The President further congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian Presidential Election which saw the emergence of Joseph Boakai as President-elect. Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on media and publicity Ajuri Ngelale said Boakai won the mandate of the people. President Tinubu. enjoined the Liberian new leaderto unite the country and build on the popular support expressed through the ballot box to deliver good governance to…
President Bola Tinubu who just completed the lesser Hajj (Umrah) rites in the holy city of Makkah says that Nigeria’s prospect is yet to blossom to the level required, as hard work and prayer are needed. The President also performed official duties in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while speaking in an interview with NTA television Monday said that although the country was yet to reach the desired level, with hard work and dedication, it was possible. “For the country, may our prosperity grow and our humanity be kind to everyone. READ ALSO: Dangote, Gbajabiamila, Finance, Information Ministers sign condolence register for…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday signed the N2.176 trillion supplementary budget to strengthen the country’s security architecture and address critical infrastructure deficit, amongst other considerations. The President signed the Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2023, in his office at the State House in the presence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Tajudeen Abbas; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume; Majority Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele; the Chairmen of the Appropriation Committees in the Senate, Sen. Olamilekan Adeola, and the House of Representatives, Hon. Abubakar Bichi, as well as the Chairman…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed Dr. Abdu Mukhtar as the National Coordinator of the Presidential ‘Unlocking Healthcare Value-Chain’ Initiative, which is domiciled under the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare. Special Adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said this strategic approval seeks to unlock billions of dollars of new investment into the nation’s healthcare-delivery system through a time-bound and cross-ministerial collaboration to restructure the ecosystem of Health Product manufacturing, Health Logistics services, Health Technology services, Health Retail services (e-Commerce), Health Provider facilitation, and Health Payor reform (Third Party Administrators & Insurers) in order to…
Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has described his deputy, Sam Ode, as a competent, reliable and dedicated person, as the deputy governor marks his 55th birthday anniversary. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula in a statement said that as a cool-headed gentleman, the deputy governor prioritizes the interest of the state above other narrow considerations in the discharge of his duties. He noted that Sam Ode’s commitment to excellence, confidence, passion and problem-solving abilities makes him a big asset to the current administration. READ ALSO: Dangote, Gbajabiamila, Finance, Information Ministers sign condolence register for late Aso…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced fresh moves to engage nations in the Arab world in an effort to attract businesses and additional Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as he attends two major summits. Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale who briefed State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa said the President will be heading to Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this week to attend the Saudi-Africa summit and the Arab African summit. Both events are scheduled to hold on the 10th and 11th November, 2023 respectively. According to the presidential spokesman, President Tinubu in…