December 1 Nigerian News Update
The Coalition of Northern and Southern Youth Leaders Forum has expressed its confidence in Engr Mele Kyari and Chief Pius Akinyelure to bring improvements to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
The Senate is scheduled to pass the 2024 N27.5 trillion budget for the second reading on Friday, following a declaration of the assumptions and projections made on revenues and expenditures as realistic.
The Oyo State Government has announced the presentation of staff of office and coronation of the new Aseyin of Iseyin, Ọba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, Adeyeri III, Ajirotutu I, and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Ọba Afolabi Ghandi Laoye, Orumogege III on December 14 and 19, respectively.
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Mines and Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake, to appear before its Committee on Solid Minerals next week Wednesday to brief it on the federal government’s work plan to develop the mining sector.
A non-governmental organization has commended the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their commitment and contribution towards the welfare of people living with disabilities.
The Joint Committee of the House of Representatives held a one-day Public Hearing on the adoption of Concrete Technology for Road Construction in Nigeria.
The Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, disclosed the Federal Government’s plan to rehabilitate and construct federal roads in Kogi State.
Afenifere, the Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Association, has requested President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to issue an executive order for the decentralisation of Nigeria Police.
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, presided over a State Executive Council meeting in Akure, the state capital.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has flagged off the payment of N1 billion as gratuities to teachers and Local Government workers who retired from service in the state government since 2011.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has insisted that it will sustain investigation of former governors with corrupt cases across the country.
The House of Representatives has passed the N27.5 trillion 2024 appropriation bill for a second reading.
The Legacy Coalition boycotted a State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting called by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the Edo 2024 Governorship Primaries.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has declared one week of mourning in honor of the late Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr Taiwo Oyekanmi, who was killed by suspected armed robbers on Wednesday.
Governor Dapo Abiodun has also presented the 2024 appropriation bill of N703.028 billion to the Ogun State House of Assembly.
