Archives Tag: President Buhari
President Buhari Approves Establishment Of Three New Federal Polytechnics In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The establishment of academic institutions is part of the government’s plans to revitalize polytechnics in the country. Read more about Education President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has given approval for the establishment of three new federal polytechnics in different parts of the country. This information was made public in a statement … Continue reading President Buhari Approves Establishment Of Three New Federal Polytechnics In Nigeria
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President Buhari Approves The Nigeria Startup Bill To Be Moved to NASS
April 19, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved Nigeria Startup Bill to be passed by the National Assembly. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami on Tuesday at a Breakfast Interactive Session held at Oriental Hotel, Lagos. Read more about Politics The Bill has been considered after about a … Continue reading President Buhari Approves The Nigeria Startup Bill To Be Moved to NASS
President Buhari Signs Law Sentencing COVID-19 Protocols Defaulters To Six Months Jail Term
April 19, 2022
As government heightens measures aimed at fighting the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Muhammadu on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, signed a new law prescribing a jail term of six months for people found guilty of flouting COVID-19 rules/protocols. The law is a legal framework for prosecution of defaulters of COVID-19 protocols. It … Continue reading President Buhari Signs Law Sentencing COVID-19 Protocols Defaulters To Six Months Jail Term
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What You Need To Know About The New Service Chiefs
April 19, 2022
On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari accepted the resignation and retirement of the country’s service chiefs and spared little time in appointing new heads as the government intensifies efforts to combat insecurity. Read more about Did you know? The news of the appointment of new service chiefs was greeted with applause from … Continue reading What You Need To Know About The New Service Chiefs
Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (3)
April 19, 2022
Joe Biden has already issued an Executive Order which reversed the embargo placed on immigrant visa issuance to Nigeria and a few other countries suspected by the Trump administration of being infiltrated by Islamic terrorists. Read more about Politics Whether it is the right thing to do or not, the United States is forever … Continue reading Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (3)
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President Buhari Replaces Service Chiefs
April 19, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, accepted with immediate effect the resignation and retirement of Nigeria’s service chiefs. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina disclosed this information in an official statement on Tuesday which also confirmed the appointment of new service chiefs by the President. … Continue reading President Buhari Replaces Service Chiefs
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When The Pigeons Refuse To Fly
April 19, 2022
There is something basic to learn from an event as insignificant but symbolic as pigeons refusing to fly on Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Read more about Politics At the usually iconic ceremony every January 15th, the laying of wreaths and release of white pigeons is one of the symbolic events set aside to mark … Continue reading When The Pigeons Refuse To Fly
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Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (2)
April 19, 2022
With the cancellation of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline and the USA rejoining of the Paris Climate Accord, gas prices in the United States are already spiking in some locations. The shock value of this policy will consequently upset the hitherto steady demand and supply balance of oil derivatives. And so the need to … Continue reading Analysis: What Nigeria May Benefit From A Biden Presidency (2)
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How Far Can the #EndSARS Protests Go?
April 19, 2022
After more than a week of sustained protests across major cities in the country, more Nigerians are beginning to ask the tough questions on the sustainability of the #EndSARS protests. As so many things are happening at the same time, people are also asking “What next?” Is this going to lead to a wider … Continue reading How Far Can the #EndSARS Protests Go?
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President Buhari Defers 35% Import Adjustment Tax On Electric Meters
April 19, 2022
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved a one-year deferment plan for the 35% import adjustment tax which has been imposed on the fully built unit (FBU) electric meters HSCode 9028.30.00.00 provided for in the 2019 fiscal policy measures. This new development was revealed in a statement issued by (Mr Abdullahi Tanko) the special adviser … Continue reading President Buhari Defers 35% Import Adjustment Tax On Electric Meters
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Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
This week has been eventful as usual on the social media space (obviously some weeks are more eventful than others). Some of these events cut across from mundane to profound stuff. Read more about Social Media Roundup El Rufai This week the Nigerian Bar Association bowed to pressure when it withdrew its open invitation … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
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The Political Dramas of Kogi’s Governor Bello
April 19, 2022
This week, a letter from the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba, was addressed to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi, requesting to be paid by the state government. The letter by Falana & Falana Chambers also reflects that the deputy governor could eventually be suing his boss for salaries and allowances owed him. … Continue reading The Political Dramas of Kogi’s Governor Bello
By adedoyin
An Interview that Tested President Buhari
April 19, 2022
Arise TV, a Television broadcasting arm of ThisDay Newspaper, went all out of its way to conduct an interview with President Buhari over the weekend, despite all of the stringent conditions and spurious demands imposed by the presidential media advisers. It is no news that the President is local media shy, or perhaps his aides … Continue reading An Interview that Tested President Buhari
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67 Million Youth Failure and the Ghost of Past Youth Movements
April 19, 2022
Again, another youth awareness drive is failing as fast as its forbears. For those familiar with new media channels, there has been a recent campaign seeking for youths to mill under the 67 Million Youth banner but it was instead received with scorn and suspicion. The composition of its conveners was largely tilting towards the … Continue reading 67 Million Youth Failure and the Ghost of Past Youth Movements
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Top Trends That Made Headlines Last Week
April 19, 2022
Shina Peters Marks His 60th Birthday: Last week, legendary Afro Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, celebrated his birthday in grand style. To mark his 60th birthday, the Veteran musician, threw a lavish Party at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Wednesday 30th of May 2018. The event had Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Florence Ita-Giwa, … Continue reading Top Trends That Made Headlines Last Week
