Author: Akintayo Adams

According to President Bola Tinubu, his administration is spending money on technology that is specifically designed to guarantee accountability and transparency in government, as well as to speed up public sector performance and service delivery to the Nigerian people. The President revealed this in a meeting with Microsoft founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu opined that technology is a weapon that is guaranteed to be successful against corruption and financial recklessness in public service. “Technology is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria’s tech environment is ready for foreign investments. “We have an infrastructure deficit and you can take advantage of that and invest early and deeply in an environment that is absorptive and ready for it. “It is modeled after a willing-buyer and willing-seller arrangement. Easy capital in and easy capital out.” Tinubu was speaking with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung, Hong Namkoong, and the Chairman of Samsung Investment Global, Jungwook Kim on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development. He…

In order to facilitate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports, President Bola Tinubu has obtained a $600 million investment from A.P. Moller-Maersk, a Danish shipping and logistics company. A.P. Moller-Maersk Chairman Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla announced the company’s decision on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during a meeting with President Tinubu on the fringes of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development. In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President noted that this investment will complement his administration’s ongoing $1 billion investment in seaport reconstruction across the eastern and western…

Following Monaco’s 3-2 loss against Lyon, who were in second place, Paris St-Germain won their third straight Ligue 1 championship. With just three games left, PSG is unbeatable, leading by 12 points. PSG has won 10 Ligue 1 titles in the last 11 years, making this their 12th overall. The team led by Luis Enrique will now focus on taking home the team’s first Champions League trophy. Next month, they play Borussia Dortmund in the semifinals. Join our WhatsApp community via https://rb.gy/7jahti for instant and latest news updates.

Alaba Excel Abbey, a campaign organizer for Ondo state’s current governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been killed. The incident reportedly occured at his residence in Supare Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area. According to information, the deceased served as the All Progressives Congress (APC) returning officer in Ward 10 during the recently held governing party primary. Mr. Samuel Abbey, the deceased’s younger brother, acknowledged the tragic event and disclosed that the politician had been shot in front of his home. As for the horrific murder of Mr. Abbey, the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF) has denounced it. The group…

Sequel to the tanker explosion, and the ensuing damages in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has directed federal agencies to continue providing support to the state government in addressing the aftermath of the tragedy. President Tinubu’s message was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. “President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the fire incident caused by an articulated vehicle conveying petroleum product at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “Commiserating with the government and people of…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the federal government have been cautioned by senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North, not to take any actions that could “artificially” force the value of the naira to increase relative to other currencies. He told the CBN to “concentrate on tackling the main issues responsible for the naira depreciation”, adding that “there is no short-cut to success”. Nwoko spoke on Saturday in Abuja. He emphasized that Nigeria must increase naira demand, saying that the value of a sovereign nation’s currency is the basis of international cooperation and respect. As a country that…

In order to formalize unregistered enterprises in Nigeria, Michael Nwabufo, the president of the Practitioners of Content Creation, Skit Making, and Influencers’ Guild of Nigeria, has consented to collaborate with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Nwabufo stated that the CAC’s action to safeguard and advance the interests of all industry practitioners was commendable and promised to work with the commission to effectively inform members of the advantages of registering. During a courtesy visit to the Registrar General CAC in Abuja, he made this statement and urged the commission to ensure that member registration is easy and free of any bottlenecks.…

In the recently concluded local government council elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been proclaimed the winner of all 114 councillorship posts and all 11 chairmanship seats by the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC). Since no party other than the ruling party fielded candidates for the election, the APC was declared the winner of all 114 council seats without a challenge. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter in Gombe State, however, has disapproved of the exercise’s results, claiming that it was merely theatrical and a mockery of democracy. Governor Inuwa Yahaya will swear in the newly elected and…

In Oyo State’s council election on Saturday, candidates for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were elected to the chairmanship in each of the 33 Local Government Areas. Sunday’s announcement of the results by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) came amid controversy over vote anomalies. The election was marred by low voters turnout, late arrival of electoral officials, and equipments. However, the poll was described as free, fair, credible, and violence-free by OYSIEC chairman, Aare Isiaka Olagunju (SAN), the state’s commissioner of police, Adebola Hamzat, and other security agencies. The state’s All Progressives Congress (APC), also labeled the council…