Author: Tanko Lami
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Chief Executive Officer of BAMIB Resources & Investments Company Limited, Muideen Ibrahim, has issued a compelling appeal to the Federal Government, stating the ways of reviving the sector and urging immediate action is to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday, Ibrahim emphasized the critical need for government intervention to address these challenges. He stressed that a state of emergency declaration would be instrumental in completely overhauling the sector, thereby significantly boosting the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Ibrahim’s plea…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing strike led by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), demanding the prompt payment of salaries owed to affected workers voiceofnaija.ng reported that on March 18, both NASU and SSANU are aggrieved over the government failure to address the repeated issues on their members financial plight. In a statement issued by NLC President Joe Ajaero on Monday, the organization expressed solidarity with NASU and SSANU, emphasizing the unjustifiable nature of withholding salaries from their…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – In a bid to put an end to the era of estimated billing and poor electricity in Nigerian Army barracks nationwide, the Federal government has disbursed a N40 billion prepaid metering program. The program was officially flagged off by Adebayo Adelabu during a ceremony over the weekend. Adelabu highlighted that the metering exercise will be conducted in phases, with the Ikeja cantonment serving as the inaugural phase. He disclosed that the initial phase will span six weeks before transitioning to the subsequent phase. Addressing the significance of the initiative, Adelabu emphasized that the mass…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- An estate agent, Adeshina Olutuyishe, aged 54, found himself in the dock at an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday, facing allegations of involvement in a N150,000 accommodation scam. Olutuyishe, a resident of No. 8, Bada Street, Oshodi, Lagos, stands accused of obtaining money under false pretenses, to which he pleaded not guilty. READ ALSO: Police Detain Teenagers For 24 Days According to the Police Prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem, the incident reportedly occurred in April 2023, at Mafoluku Oshodi, Lagos. It is alleged that the defendant collected N150,000 from the complainant, Ekaete Essien, promising to…
LAGOS , Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) The Federal Government is aiming to raise N450 billion from investors by offering bonds, a move aimed at boosting the economy, ehancing fiscal discipline, debt management and strengthening the local financial market. This initiative, spearheaded by Finance Minister Wale Edun, comes amidst growing concerns about Nigeria’s fiscal health and its ability to bridge budget shortfalls. Addressing concerns and shedding light on the government’s debt issuance strategy, Minister Edun underscored the paramount importance of managing debt prudently while harnessing the potential of the domestic market to bolster economic stability. Reiterating Tinubu’s administration commitment to a…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) -The simmering discontent within the Nigerian university system has reached boiling point as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have jointly directed their members to embark on a nationwide strike starting Monday, 18th March. The move, articulated in a meticulously worded memo dated Friday, 15th March, and co-signed by SSANU’s National President, Mohammed Ibrahim, and NASU’s General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, represents a drastic escalation in response to the protracted issue of unpaid salaries. The directive from the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – In a bid to alleviate the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and bolster agricultural development, the Federal Government of Nigeria is actively engaged in negotiations with the World Bank to secure loans totaling over $1 billion. The aim of the fund is to address the pressing challenges faced by IDPs and their host communities while simultaneously enhancing rural access and agricultural marketing across the nation. Outlined in World Bank documents titled ‘Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project’ and ‘Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project – Scale Up,’ the proposed loans…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – In a commendable move towards promoting inclusive education, the Bauchi State government has pledged to cover the external examination fees for all SS3 students attending the Special Education Centre (SEC) within the state. A statement released on Sunday, the information officer of the Bauchi State Ministry of Education, Jalaludeen Usman, highlighted the vital role of the SEC in providing quality education and support to children with special needs. The center is dedicated to ensuring that these students receive the necessary resources and assistance to thrive academically. READ ALSO: ABSU Student Shot Dead After Final…
LAGOS, NIGERIA (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has refuted claims linking it to a data breach orchestrated by a private identity verification firm, XpressVerify, affirming the safety of citizens’ data. In response to an investigative report alleging XpressVerify’s unauthorized access to the national identification numbers (NINs) and personal details of Nigerian citizens, NIMC clarified its stance. The Director General and CEO, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, emphasized that NIMC solely provides NIN verification and other services through licensed partners, distancing itself from XpressVerify’s activities. READ ALSO: Tinubu Sends NIMC DG Aliyu Abubakar On Terminal Leave Acknowledging concerns raised…
LAGOS. Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The civil society organizations (CSOs) and human rights lawyers have urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts and avoid engaging in perceived politically motivated pursuits. Under the banner of the Committee for the Defence of Democracy and Rule of Law, representatives from over 100 CSOs convened in Abuja to address what they view as potentially detrimental practices within the EFCC. The committee highlighted concerns regarding the agency’s apparent fixation on specific targets, accompanied by intense media scrutiny and the overt alignment of certain opposition figures…