Author: Vera
After months of preparation, Delta State government says it is fully set to host the 8th National Youth Games. Delta State hosted the 7th edition of the Youth Games, last year, with virtually all the states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in attendance. Now, the Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori-led government is looking forward to host a bigger and better National Youth Games from September 9-19, 2024. Chairman of the Local Organising committee (LOC), Chief Solomon Ogba told journalists that all logistics needed to host a successful event had been put in place. Specifically, Ogba, a former Commissioner for Sports…
Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba Next Chairman Of Ikorodu Local Government plans to set in motion an economic empowerment programme towards lifting youth in communities out of poverty and setting them on a path to prosperity. To the end, Her economic blueprint for Ikorodu Local Government is centred on empowering local businesses, supporting entrepreneurs, and creating an enabling environment for farmers with inputs that will stimulate the local economy. In a press statement, Dr. Folashade-Oba stated that by fostering an environment where businesses can thrive, she would also aim at reducing dependency on government paliatives and building a self-sustaining economy that will…
The Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) will hold its 2024 Capacity Building Workshop, themed “Digital Innovation: Deepening Infrastructure for Efficient Financial Value Chain.” The event is planned to take place from October 18th to 20th, 2024, at the prestigious Orchids Hotel in Lekki, Lagos. FiBOP’s primary objective is to promote informed, balanced, and ethical reporting of financial and economic activities, not only in Nigeria but also across Africa and globally. This workshop aligns with FiBOP’s mission to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the dynamic financial landscape. The Chairperson of the Workshop Organizing Committee, Vera…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, emphasized the need for robust support from all stakeholders, including other government agencies (OGAs) and development partners to promote the success of this pilot test. He remarked, “Collaboration is not just vital; it is essential for unlocking the full potential of the AEO programme, which promises to significantly streamline trade processes and elevate Nigeria’s standing in the global trade arena.” The NCS said it remains unwavering in its commitment to promoting transparency, efficiency, and ease of doing business, noting that the Service readily anticipates full-scale implementation of the AEO programme, further solidifying its…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved an extension of the remote work policy in the state to help mitigate the effects of the fuel subsidy removal. This policy, initially introduced on February 28, permits employees on grade levels 01 to 14 to work from home two days a week, while those on grade levels 15 to 17 are allowed one day per week. The extension, effective from September 4, was detailed in a circular signed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, and reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the policy has…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) says it feels betrayed by the Federal Government which about month after it agreed with the Organised Labour (NLC and TUC) not to increase the price fuel further, fuel marketers on Tuesday jacked up their pump price from N650 to N860 to N940, depending on the location in the country. The increase in pump price was believed to be at the instance of the NNPC Limited, as contained in its new price template which surfaced early on Tuesday but the company later in the day denied that the price increase which all the filling stations…
Leader of Obidient Movement World Wide and Presidential Candidate of Labour party in 2023 general elections Peter Obi has accepted the announcement of Dr. Yusuf Tanko as Interim National Co-ordinator of the Moment. Obi said on his X handle, “It is crucial to have leadership in place to support this building process after extensive consultations within the movement and reviewing feedback from Obedient through the ideas submitted, there is a consensus that the position of National Coordinator should go to the North. From the nominations submitted by key stakeholders in the movement and shared with the engagement team, Dr Tanko…
The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the games, Chief Solomon Ogba has appealed to Leaders of State contingents to educate their young athletes on the need to maintain orderliness during the games. The Chairman made the appeal after meeting with the LOC to appraise the work plan of the sub-committees constituted for the successful organization of the youth games scheduled to hold from the 9th to the 19th of September 2024. In a statement issued in Asaba by the Chairman of the media and Publicity Sub Committee, Harrison Ocholor, Chief Ogba said due to the high cost of…
Ex-athlete Sunday Adeleye has reacted to the barrage of criticisms heaped on Sports Minister Senator John Enoh over Nigeria’s misadventures at the just ended Paris Olympic Games. The former 400m hurdler said in an interview that the Sports Minister after his appointment in August last year hit the ground running, making sure that all Sports Federations Chairmen programmes were approved for camping and Olympics proper. “I have watched and also listened to people say things in the Media and I wondered where they are getting there facts from. People talked about N12 billion approved for the Olympics, but we all…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the newly elected members of the State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following their victories at the State Congress. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Congress, Governor Oborevwori described the event as peaceful and expressed gratitude for the unity within the party. He emphasized the importance of working together for the party’s continued growth and the overall development of the state. “You can see that the congress is peaceful. We also thank God for the good weather today. You can see that we are united in Delta State.…