President Tinubu Nominates CEO, Two Commissioners For NERC President Bola Tinubu has nominated Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Engr Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer and administrator, with a PhD in Strategic Management, among other qualifications. President Tinubu also nominated two commissioners for the NERC. They are Mr Abubakar Yusuf, Commissioner of Consumer Affairs and Dr Fouad Olayinka Animashun, Commissioner of Finance and Management Services. All nominations are subject to Senate confirmation. However, to avoid a leadership vacuum in the critical regulatory agency, the President directed that Engr…
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Investor Urges Improved Infrastructure To Boost Investment Ayonitemi Kareem Abeokuta In a bold move to showcase Nigeria’s investment potential, Canadian businessman Oluwafemi Ayeyemi has invested over a huge sum of naira in a luxury hotel project in Abeokuta. The project, which is expected to be completed by October 30, 2025, has created employment opportunities for over 300 people and is poised to significantly boost economic activity in the area. Speaking during a project tour, Ayeyemi called on the government to improve infrastructure, particularly roads, to encourage investments and privatization. He emphasized the need for security and stability to attract investors,…
Makinde Confirms Arrival of New Aircrafts For Oyo Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing all ongoing projects before the expiration of his tenure, declaring that no new major projects will be initiated beyond September 2025. Speaking during his keynote address at the Hijrah 1447 Luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, the governor said: “I told my people, and I will still reiterate it, that by the end of September this year – in the next eight weeks – this government will not commit to any major project again. Whatever projects we…
Just In: Amidst Hardship, NNPCL Increases Petrol Price to N955 Per Litre In Abuja, pump prices at NNPCL outlets including those along Kubwa Expressway, Wuse, and other locations have risen from N890 to N955 per litre, marking a N65 increment. It was reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at its retail stations nationwide. In Abuja, pump prices at NNPCL outlets including those along Kubwa Expressway, Wuse, and other locations have risen from N890 to N955 per litre, marking a N65 increment. The price…
NULGE, Oyo State Chapter 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference: AIG Team Take “Thank You” Tour To All Zones, APPRECIATE All Delegates Standing Firm Behind It’s Candidates The Authentic Integrity Group Campaign Team, on behalf of all its candidates in the forthcoming NULGE, Oyo State Chapter 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference has taken its “THANK YOU” tour across all the zones in the State. The “THANK YOU” your of the Authentic Integrity Group Campaign Team took them to Ibarapa, Oyo, Ogbomoso, Oke-Ogun, Ibadan, Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Oyo State Local Government Staff Pensions Board and Ministry Of Local Government And Chieftaincy…
Let’s Pray For Governor Seyi Makinde Led- Administration To Succeed – Pastor Layi Adisa The Chaplain, Oyo State Government chapel, Pastor Layi Adisa has called on men of God across the state continue to pray for Governor Seyi Makinde, his wife and members of first family in order for them to succeed in the assigned assignment of taking the state to the next level. Pastor Layi Adisa stated this at a special prayer session for Oyo state held at Oyo zone recently. He added that for the government to succeed and meet the yearnings of the people, clerics across the…
Ibadan Angican Bishop Calls For Renewed Commitment To God’s Work ..as Church honours Akinfenwa, Wife, Odewenwa, POF Secretary, Dopamu, Others The Bishop, Ibadan Anglican communion, Most Revd Dr. Joseph Akinfenwa has called on Christians to renew their commitment to the service of God and humanity. Bishop Akinfenwa made this call at the centenary celebration of St James Anglican Church, Alabata, Ibadan. According to Akinfenwa, it is important for Christians to put in their best while serving God and not just a lip service as being done by most nowadays Christians. The Bishop highlighted the importance of unwavering faith and selfless…
President Tinubu Extends The Tenure of The Comptroller-General of Customs The Presidency announces that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year. The extension, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will enable Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration, including: • The modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; • The implementation of the National Single Window Project; and • The execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Ogun 2027: “I’m The Most Qualified of All Aspirants” – Isola The immediate past Nigeria Ambassador to United Kingdom, Amb. Sarafa Tunji Isola on Tuesday declared that he remains the most qualified of all aspirants contesting for governorship tickets. Amb. Isola stated this at an interactive session put together by Good Governance Advocates (GOGA) held at Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta. He explained that in terms of experience, he has it more than any of the aspirants jostling for the tickets as he has occupied virtually all positions in the executive arms of the government. “I was a local government Chairman in…
Governor Alia Dissolves Exco, Appoints Barr. Atagher as New Chief of Staff. The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has dissolved the Benue State Executive Council. The Governor appoints former two term Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher as new Chief of Staff. Barr. Atagher, a seasoned administrator is also former acting Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank. His appointment takes immediate effect. The decision was announced by the Governor at the close of the 12th (2025) meeting of the Benue State Executive Council. He appreciates all the former Commissioners who worked…