I have read many things and books about great leaders, leadership, and leaders-leadership qualities; and I have also listened to great speakers. Of all that I have read and listened to, I found John C. Maxwell’s outline on “Leadership Development”, in episode 115 of the Aviation Business Podcast, fascinating as it fits my description of…
Mr Shuaib Abubakar, the Minister of Steel Development, has said it has become necessary for the federal government to revive Ajaokuta Steel Company while lamenting that Nigeria spends $8 billion to import steel into the country annually. The minister disclosed this during an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Steel Development in…
By Abdul Abdul It took me like forever to summon enough strength to weave words together in honor of an icon, the Late Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim. It still feels strange that I added the four-letter title “late” to his name. I’ve had a lot to say, but too weak to say. Since the day…
…Pategi, Lafiagi communities rely on contaminated stream water …Lafiagi General Hospital gets water from well for operation In this report, The Informant247’s Yemi Sodeeq documented how water scarcity in Pategi and Edu Local Government Areas of Kwara State, continues to affect residents and medical facilities despite monumental government expenditures on local waterworks rehabilitation. The investigation…
An out-of-court settlement on Thursday was reached between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, to resolve the naira abuse charge labelled at latter. Cubana Chief Priest appeared before Justice Kehinde Ogundare, facing three counts related to abusing the national currency at a social gathering….
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation on Thursday announced an increment in the deposit insurance coverage levels for Deposit Money Banks from N500,000 to N5 million with immediate effect. According to Bello Hassan, the Managing Director of NDIC, Bello Hassan, at a press conference in Abuja, “For Deposit Money Banks, the increase of the maximum deposit…
The inaugural flight of the Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi for this year’s hajj will take place on May 15, 2024, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said. According to a statement by NAHCON Chairman/CEO, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, in his opening remark at the first National Stakeholder Summit of Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah…
Eniola Bolaji Mariam has once again put Nigeria on the world map after winning two gold medals at the just concluded Spanish Para Badminton International 2024 in Victoria and Toledo. Consequently, after her wonderful performance, the Kwara-born para badminton sensation is now ranked 5th in the new para badminton ranking. In this exclusive Q&A with…
No fewer than three persons have been arrested by the operatives of the Nasarawa Police Command parading as personnel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to reports, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ramhan Nansel, while disclosing this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Lafia, said…
As Nigeria grapples with a fuel scarcity crisis, residents of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, have called for immediate government intervention to alleviate the hardships of obtaining Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), widely known as petrol. They also called on the government to prioritise long-term solutions to build a more resilient energy sector and mitigate future…
In commemorating this year’s Workers Day, the federal government has assured the workers that the new minimum wage will take effect from May 1, 2024 The Minister of State Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who stated this on Wednesday while addressing Nigerian workers at the May Day celebration in Abuja, said although the Tripartite Committee On National…
In commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration, the Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Wednesday promised that another minimum wage is in the works for workers in the state. AbdRahman, while disclosing this in his fraternal message to workers on the 2024 May Day celebration in Ilorin, enumerated the efforts of the state government…
In commemorating this year’s Workers’ Day, the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has faulted the Federal Government’s pay raise announcement, tagging it as mischievous moves. On Tuesday, the federal government approved a pay rise of between 25 and 35 per cent for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. Ajaero, while speaking on…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has approved 25% and 35% salary increases for civil servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures. According to a statement signed by the Head of Press, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Emmanuel Njoku, the increases take effect from 1st January 2024. The federal government has also…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Agricultural Production Services and Rural Development, Senator Saliu Mustapha has inaugurated a committee to support smallholder farmers in Kwara state with the provision of fertilisers to boost their agricultural produce during this year’s farming season owing to an effort in ensuring a robust farming season in the State. Alh Adebayo…
In commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day, the Federal Government on Tuesday declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a public holiday. According to a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Aishetu Ndayako, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, conveyed the declaration, emphasising the importance of excellence, efficiency, and fairness in labour while reiterating…
In a bid to express its dissatisfaction over the ongoing fuel scarcity and electricity crisis in the country, the National Association of Nigerian Students has concluded plans to organise a nationwide protest on May 7, 2024. NANS, in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the body’s Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, said the…
An order on the Deregulation of Meter Prices for meters deployed under the Meter Asset Provider Scheme on Monday was released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. According to reports, the new development was requested by the Meter Asset Providers and other operators to further review the prices of meters, owing to the significant changes…
Awaji-Inombek Abiante, the member representing Andoni/Opobo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party in Ngor, Ward 1 in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to reports, the ward party’s decision was contained in a resolution read to newsmen after a meeting of the leaders and…
A Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) sitting in Abuja on Monday halted the decision of MultiChoice Nigeria Limited to hike its tariffs and cost of products and services scheduled to kick-start on May 1. Saratu Shafii-led three-member tribunal gave the interim order following an ex-parte motion moved by Ejiro Awaritoma, counsel for the applicant,…
