Economy

Ikwechegh’s Verdict: Hon. Alex Ikwechegh to Review Explosive New Book on 2023 Election

Ikwechegh’s Verdict: Hon. Alex Ikwechegh to Review Explosive New Book on 2023 Election

The New Book Insists Tinubu's 2023 Victory Was Credible, Transparent, and Well-Deserved A new book titled "Personal Reflection on 2023 Presidential Election: Bola Ahmed Tinubu—A Well-Deserved Victory" provides an in-depth analysis of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, concluding that Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory was credible, transparent, and well-deserved. Written by John Ulu Jr., a renowned media consultant and author, the book offers an honest and critical analysis of the entire event. According to the book, Tinubu won the election fairly, with the process that produced him confirmed as credible and transparent by national and international election monitoring groups.…
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Gov. Alex Otti Invites Traders To Abia State, Promises Enhanced Security, Conducive Business Environment

Gov. Alex Otti Invites Traders To Abia State, Promises Enhanced Security, Conducive Business Environment

https://youtu.be/CqbjrbWDyEQ?si=yEE1qoPXkIG0kYR0 Governor Alex Chioma Otti OFR has assured leaders and traders of Alaba International Markets, Oyinbo, Ladipo, and United Market Leaders and Traders Association of Nigeria of adequate security measures, a business-friendly atmosphere, and a conducive environment to invest and do business in Abia State. Through his Special Adviser on Trade, Commerce, and Industry, Chief Nwaka Inem, Governor Otti expressed his administration's readiness to create physical infrastructural development and facilities that will serve as a one-stop business hub for investors and traders. Chief Inem emphasized the state government's commitment to providing a conducive environment for businesses, highlighting initiatives such as…
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Belemaoil Unveils New CEO, CFO  To Boost Growth And Development

Belemaoil Unveils New CEO, CFO  To Boost Growth And Development

Belemaoil Producing Limited has unveiled Ahmadu Sambo as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer and Emmanuel Onos as its new Chief Finance Officer. The appointments aim to drive transformational growth and realize the company's shared vision. According to Founder and President Tein T.S. Jack-Rich, "We are on the threshold of rapid recovery, transformational growth, and industrial boom to realize our shared vision and deliver superior value to shareholders." The new appointees bring over 70 years of combined experience and impeccable track records in Nigeria's oil and gas industry. Jack-Rich explained that the move aims to reset Belemaoil as a world-class…
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One Year Of Doing Things Differently: The Peter Mbah Story

One Year Of Doing Things Differently: The Peter Mbah Story

He arguably comes across as the Governor with the best scorecard in 365 days. Ndi Enugu can attest to this truism. The Enugu space today tells lucid testimonies of the place of commitment, dedication, capacity and competency in transformational leadership. And such is the remarkable Story of Peter Mbah. I had a near 30 minutes private dialogue with His EXCELLENCY Peter Ndubuisi Mbah three days after he was sworn in as the Executive Governor of Enugu State in 2023. Interestingly I have elected to pen this Tribute in Profound Leadership in his honour exactly one year after that incisive dialogue.…
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PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT TO PARTNER WITH NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE FOR EFFECTIVE BORDER SECURITY

PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT TO PARTNER WITH NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE FOR EFFECTIVE BORDER SECURITY

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has pledged to work closely with the new Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, to ensure effective border security and curb criminal activities in the state. Governor Mutfwang made this remark during a courtesy visit to the new Comptroller-General in her office in Abuja. He congratulated her on her appointment, saying that she would contribute positively to the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said Plateau State, as the Home of Peace and Tourism, welcomes visitors, especially foreigners who come to invest in…
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No extension – Telcos speak on NIN-SIM linkage deadline in Nigeria

No extension – Telcos speak on NIN-SIM linkage deadline in Nigeria

Telecommunications companies say no extension exists for the National Identity Number and Subscribers Identification Module linkage deadline. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Thursday. He noted that Telcos have a regulatory directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to withdraw services from subscribers without NIN-SIM. “There won’t be an extension. We have regulatory directives to withdraw service from subscribers whose NINs are not linked to their SIM. And we are doing exactly that. So, there is no extension; we are unaware of any extension”,…
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Ten unlicensed currency dealers have been apprehended by Edo State police.

Ten unlicensed currency dealers have been apprehended by Edo State police.

Ten unlicensed forex operators, or Bureau de Change, have been taken into custody by Edo State Police Command agents. Funsho Adeboye, the command's commissioner of police, revealed this to reporters on Thursday in Benin City. He said, "We apprehended ten forex hawkers, or individuals who engage in the illicit trade of foreign currencies. They have been exposed for engaging in illicit foreign exchange transactions. "We didn't interfere with our legitimately operating Bureau De Change operators. We only detain people who peddle foreign exchange," he declared. Adeboye stated that it was shameful for the nation that, in the twenty-first century, we…
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Economic Hardship:  High attendance as NLC begins protest in Abuja

Economic Hardship:  High attendance as NLC begins protest in Abuja

The Nigeria Labour Congress, or NLC, has called a statewide demonstration over the high cost of living in the nation on February 27 and 28, and it has started in Abuja. NLC had issued a protest alert to its members in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the 36 states over the suffering of Nigerian civil servants. Due to the Federal Government's failure to carry out the agreements agreed on October 2 when the fuel subsidy was removed, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress sent a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the government on February 8. To further stress…
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Full list of agencies, commissions, parastatals to be scrapped, merged, relocated, subsumed

Full list of agencies, commissions, parastatals to be scrapped, merged, relocated, subsumed

The Nigerian Government, during the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting on Monday reached the decision to scrap some agencies, commissions and parastatals of the Federal government. The FEC also agreed to merge, subsume and relocate some of the agencies, commissions and parastatals in order to reduce the cost of governance. DAILY POST brings you the complete list of the government agencies to be scrapped and those to be merged with others. Here are the agencies, commissions and parastatals affected Agencies to be scrapped 1. Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate to be scrapped and functions transferred to the Federal Ministry of Finance.…
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Katsina Police Commissioner meets NLC ahead of protest

Katsina Police Commissioner meets NLC ahead of protest

In an effort to ensure a peaceful protest, the Katsina State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar Musa, met with representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday. The meeting focused on developing strategies and measures to guarantee a safe and orderly protest, while upholding the rights of all those involved. Both parties emphasised the importance of conducting the protest peacefully and lawfully to effectively convey their message while respecting human rights. In a statement issued by ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the command’s spokesperson, the Police Commissioner reaffirmed the citizens’ right to protest and assured NLC representatives that the police…
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