Tinubu will use India’s G20 Summit to shop for foreign investments — Presidency
The presidency on Friday affirmed that President Bola Tinubu will use his participation at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, to shop for more foreign direct investments (FDI) for Nigeria. The summit is scheduled to take place between 9th and 10th of September. The presidential aide noted that Tinubu will be meeting with some potential investors in the Nigerian steel development, electricity generation, transmission and distribution, shipyard building capacity sectors among others, which will generate more job opportunities for Nigerians. Ngelale stated: “We brief you today on His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s preparations for the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi, India on September 9 to the 10th of this month. He added: “In addition to that, His Excellency, Mr. President will be meeting with the President of Brazil, President da Silva, he will be meeting with German Chancellor, Olaf Schultz.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 02, 2023 02:49 UTC
Probe: VCs deny bribing panel, say they only paid money for forex
The Vice Chancellors at the panel hearing on Friday noted that they paid money into a particular account in order to get some foreign currencies needed for their travel. “But we read the very disturbing media publication and I can say that the Vice Chancellors are not part of that. The Vice Chancellors have not provided any bribe to anybody. “To say that Vice Chancellors are transferring money for bribes is completely out of context and not true. “ They should have contacted some of the Vice Chancellors to find out the purpose for which they made those transfers.
Source:Punch
September 01, 2023 22:00 UTC
Hundreds of Social Workers expected at IFSW Africa region conference – NASoW President
The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW), has disclosed that hundreds of social workers from different parts of the world are expected at the 2023 International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region Conference. Mustapha, in the statement issued on Friday, noted that the conference will have notable social workers across Africa and beyond in attendance. He said, “The conference shall be hosted by Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) between 22nd and 24th November 2023 in Lagos state, Nigeria. “The conference will provide opportunities for social workers to meet, interact and share experiences. It is therefore an opportunity for all Social Workers across the globe to respond through research and various contributions.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 01, 2023 16:54 UTC
10th NASS to prioritise flooding, environmental issues in Nigeria - Lawmaker
He said this on the sidelines of the 3rd National Stakeholders’ Seminar tagged “Building National Cohesion through Environmental Safety”, in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was organised by the Environment and Safety Management Institute (ESMI). ADVERTISEMENT“The 10th National Assembly is passionate about the issues around climate change. ADVERTISEMENT“This is the best time that Nigerians can talk about the issues around environmental safety because the challenges are overwhelming. “Issues of flooding, desertification, erosion, and generally our environment is no longer what it was in the past.
Source:The Guardian
September 01, 2023 15:02 UTC
#BBNaijaAllStars: When I realized Ilebaye’s victim game, I felt so stup!d — Doyin
In the ongoing Big Brother Naija house, tensions have flared as Doyin Davids, one of the housemates, has expressed her perspective on her former friend Ilebaye’s behaviour, suggesting that Ilebaye has been manipulating the situation to appear as the victim. This revelation from Doyin Davids comes in the aftermath of a heated confrontation between Ilebaye and Whitemoney regarding the use of the sound system provided for the house’s wager task. The dispute erupted when Ilebaye turned up the volume after Whitemoney had turned it off, leading to a confrontation between the two. Whitemoney’s contention was that Ilebaye had increased the volume at an inopportune hour, seemingly disturbing the peace in the house. After the emotional confrontation and Ilebaye’s tears, Doyin Davids was observed having a discussion with Cross in the Head of House washroom.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 01, 2023 11:12 UTC
Men’s transfer window summer 2023 – all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
Released by the club at the end of the transfer window despite 24 appearances last seasonLyon delighted to sign sought after defensive midfield, who has signed a four-year contract20-year-old who has played once for Fulham in EFL Cup becomes Latics' 10th summer signing19-year-old goalkeeper signs new contract with Lyon until 2026 before going out on loan for the 2023-24 seasonLeicester’s league-winning goalkeeper has contract terminated by mutual consent after a difficult time in France22-year-old right-back will build first-team experience in second tier with relegated sideItaly U20 striker will play for development squad in Bergamo after developing in lower leaguesPlayer who once joined Bournemouth for £10.7m signs on loan at Getafe for the 2023-24 seasonGoalkeeper returns to club after seven years away, having spent last season at third-tier SC VerlPortuguese winger says move to Camp Nou 'a dream since I was a kid' after sealing season-long loanStriker who shone at Clermont goes out on straight loan after failing to impress Paulo Fonseca at LilleBecome Liverpool’s fourth midfield signing of the summer after completing a £34.2m move from Bayern Munich. Experienced left-winger returns to Spain after making 32 appearances for Lazio in four yearsPlayer, who fell out with Pep Guardiola last season, joins Barcelona on loan with an option to buyWhy not make a small transfer of your own? If you like this interactive, and would like to support our journalism, you can make a contribution from as little as £1. It only takes a minute.
Source:The Guardian
September 01, 2023 10:43 UTC
Metro - FG to shut down Murtala Muhammed Airport from October 1 - Guardian Newspapers
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Source:The Guardian
September 01, 2023 06:46 UTC
Politics - Osun APC suspends ex-SSG, ex-Speaker, 24 other Aregbesola allies - Punch Newspaper
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September 01, 2023 06:46 UTC
New York permits mosques to broadcast call to prayer
THE Muslim call to prayer will ring out more freely in New York City under guidelines announced on Tuesday by Mayor Eric Adams, which he said should foster a spirit of inclusivity. Houses of worship can broadcast up to 10 decibels over the ambient sound level, the mayor’s office said. “For too long, there has been a feeling that our communities were not allowed to amplify their calls to prayer,” Adams said. Officials in Minneapolis made news last year when they moved to allow mosques to broadcast the adhan publicly. “Having that echo in a New York City neighbourhood will make them feel part of a community that acknowledges them,” she added.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 01, 2023 06:00 UTC
Niger junta orders police to evict French ambassador
The Niger junta has ordered the police to forcefully evict French ambassador, Ambassador Sylvain Itte, from the country. The visas of French ambassador and his family have been cancelled and police are instructed to expel the envoy, the junta said in a statement dated Aug. 29 and confirmed as authentic on Thursday by its communications head, according to Reuters. The regional bloc, ECOWAS deployed a “standby” force and ordered it to transition Niger back to constitutional rule. The force has not yet entered Niger, and the bloc says the door remains open to dialogue but it won’t wait forever. The junta has appointed a new government and said it would return Niger to the system of government prescribed by the constitution within three years, a timeline that ECOWAS has rejected.
Source:Punch
September 01, 2023 03:54 UTC
Bala Mohammed, embodiment of human kindness
Great leaders are role models in life—Adam GrantONE attribute you cannot take it from the Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Kauran Bauchi, is the value of empathy. Anybody who works closely with the Kauran Bauchi or knows him will definitely testify that he is an epitome of human kindness and empathy. Governor Bala Mohammed proposed to visit him on Tuesday, August 1,2023, but could not make it. Ali Garu, former Speaker, Bauchi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Garba Noma, Jarman Bauchi, Chief of Staff, Government House, Dr Aminu Gamawa, some Special Advisers and many other top government functionaries and party stalwarts. (See the rest on www.tribuneonlineng.com)Habila, a journalist and politician, writes in from Bauchi, Bauchi State.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
September 01, 2023 00:23 UTC
5 rail workers killed in Italy train accident
At least five people have died after a train hit railway workers at high speed close to a station in Italy. The workers, aged between 22 and 52, were replacing part of a track outside the northern city of Turin when they were killed. They had been working on the line between Turin and Milan when the empty passenger train went through Brandizzo station at a reported 160km/h (100mph). The train driver was treated at the scene for shock but later sent home. Italian reports said the workers had been replacing about 10m of track when the empty train transporting a dozen wagons went through Brandizzo station at high speed.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 31, 2023 23:19 UTC
African countries paying Nigerian doctors three times higher – CMDs
The Chairman of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals, Prof Emem Bassey, on Wednesday, said other African countries are now poaching Nigerian medical doctors and other health professionals. “The health sector is currently undergoing a major crisis in terms of manpower. Gagdi said, “I admit there is a lack of advanced medical facilities in our health sector. “You ( Medical doctors) are produced by Nigerian institutions. “Nigeria produced us as medical doctors, no matter the rot within our public sector in terms of remuneration.
Source:Punch
August 31, 2023 16:35 UTC
EU rejects seizure of power by force in Gabon
The European Union (UN) has rejected the seizure of power by force in Gabon and called for restraint from all parties, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in a statement on Thursday. A military junta on Wednesday said it had seized power and placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest while cancelling election results that had handed Bongo a third term. “The challenges facing Gabon must be resolved in accordance with the principles of the rule of law, constitutional order and democracy. He added that the EU shared “serious concerns” about the way in which the presidential election that preceded the coup was organised and conducted. Earlier, Borrell said during a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers in Spain that the Gabonese election had been “plagued by irregularities”.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
August 31, 2023 15:24 UTC
Fuel Subsidy Removal Caused 20%-100% Hike in South West Inter-State Transport Fares
AdvertisementsPresident Bola Tinubu announced the complete removal of the controversial fuel subsidy during his May 29th, 2023 inauguration. This announcement has since led to increased transport fares in Nigeria, especially in the South West region. When the fuel subsidy was removed, the cost of fueling these vehicles increased significantly, a Techeconomy investigation has shown. Lagos to AbeokutaLagos to Abeokuta, a crucial route for many commuters, has also felt the brunt of fuel subsidy removal. Now, passengers must budget for approximately ₦2,000, marking a notable 100% rise in transport fares.
Source:The Guardian
August 31, 2023 15:05 UTC