Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, says there are about 265 illegal refineries in the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) corridor alone as Nigeria continues to grapple with oil theft. Sylva spoke at the 60th Anniversary of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Thursday in Lagos. The minister, represented by Mr Kamaru Busari, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, said vandalism and oil theft had resulted in Nigeria producing less than one million barrels of crude oil per day. Sylva said the country’s inability to meet its…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is working with relevant authorities to ensure that only vehicles installed with Speed Limit Device are allowed into the country. The Acting Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu stated this while receiving the Leadership of National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW) at the FRSC Headquarters in Abuja. Biu said that the measure became necessary to remove additional cost burden on drivers for installation of the device. The acting corps marshal emphasised the need for the two organisations to work together towards addressing incessant road accidents. He said over 75 percent of the accidents…
A non-profit organisation, eHealth Africa, has called for full installation and acceptance of solar energy system in public and private healthcare facilities to improve healthcare delivery in the country. The project manager of eHealth Africa, Mohammed Bello made call during the organisation’s session at the ongoing Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference on Thursday in Lagos. The session was on the topic: “Sustainable Energy for Improved Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria”. Bello said that the epileptic nature of energy/power supply in the country was a setback and major challenge obstructing operations of the nation’s health system. He identified solar energy system as…
The African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), in collaboration with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), has launched a Call to Action toward ending all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Africa. Information about the launch is contained in a statement issued by Kori Habib, the Media Associate of UNFPA Nigeria on Thursday. Habib stated that the call was launched during a high-level meeting by the AFLPM in New York on the margins of the 77th UN General Assembly (UNGA) with the theme “The Role of Young Women and Girls in Advancing Peace and Security: Promoting a Culture of Peace in Fragile Settings.” She added that…
A university student, Soohemba Aker has prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja for an order of interlocutory injunction suspending the activities of Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Aker, a final year Law student of Benue State University, Markudi, also sought same order suspending the operation of Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), including payment of the monthly allocation funds to 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and 10th respondents pending the hearing and determination of the suit. RMAFC is responsible for advising federal and state governments on fiscal efficiency and methods by which their revenue can be increased and determines remuneration packages of political…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has cautioned Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government (MDAs) against contracting consultants and concessionaires to collect taxes due to the federal government or any of its agencies. This is contained in a statement by the chairman of the service, Muhammad Nami on Wednesday. According to him, the FIRS remained the sole agency of government saddled with the responsibility of collecting tax, while expressing worry that some MDAs engage in assessment, collection, accounting and enforcement of taxes and levies in their agreements with concessionaires and consultants. “It has come to the notice of the FIRS…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ekiti state, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, held at the Aso Rock Villa Abuja on Wednesday, transferred power of the NGF to Sokoto state, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Tambuwal has served meritoriously and harmoniously as Vice Chairman of the Forum under Dr Fayemi in the last four years, a statement by the NGF’s spokesperson, Abdulrazaque Barkindo said. Dr John Kayode Fayemi who was only a few weeks ago elected as the President of the Forum of Regional and State Governments in Saidia in the state…
Saudi Arabia on Thursday said as part of its ambitious programme, it would send its first female astronaut into space in 2023. The Saudi Space Commission launched an astronaut programme designed to groom Saudis to go on long and short-term space flights. The monarchy’s state news agency SPA reported that the first flight scheduled for 2023 will carry two Saudi astronauts including a woman, without giving further details. “This will mark an important historic event by sending the first Saudi woman to space,” the SPA said. According to the agency the monarchy will unveil a detailed national space strategy in…
The Nigeria Army School of Physical Training Zaria has erected the fifth world highest Military Rappelling Tower to combat height phobia in trainees. Brig.-Gen. Abdurraheem Bello the Commandant of the school told newsmen on the sidelines of the National Conference of National Association of Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance, in Zaria on Thursday. He said the tower will enhance troops’ physical and mental fitness, professionalism and timely response to emergencies. The commandant said the tower would help soldiers overcome height phobia and develop confidence. “It is the only tower in the world that has lateral drift attached to…
Summary Attorney General James Sues Donald Trump for Years of Financial FraudDonald Trump Falsely Inflated His Net Worth by Billions of Dollars to Further Enrich Himself and Cheat the SystemTrump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump Used FraudulentStatements of Financial Condition to Obtain Millions in Economic BenefitsLawsuit Seeks to Remove Trump and His Children from Their Roles at the Trump Organization;Ban Them from Future Leadership Roles in New York; Repay $250 Million They Illegally Obtained. New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, the Trump Organization, senior management, and involved entities for engaging…