October 2019

Brexit: Boris Johnson In Last Push To Get Deal Through

Brexit: Boris Johnson In Last Push To Get Deal Through

October 22, 2019 5:07 am

Boris Johnson will urge MPs to back his Brexit deal in a final bid to get the UK to leave the EU in nine days’ time.

MPs will vote on the PM’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill and if they back it they will be asked to approve a three-day timetable to consider the legislation.

But the decision to curtail the scrutiny of the bill to three days has sparked anger from opposition MPs.

The BBC’s Norman Smith said the PM looks set for a “deeply damaging” defeat over the timetable.

However, the prime minister seems on course to win an important …

Canada Election: Justin Trudeau Wins But Lose Majority

Canada Election: Justin Trudeau Wins But Lose Majority

October 22, 2019 4:53 am

Liberal Party of Justin Trudeau has retained power in a narrow Canadian election win but he will now be prime minister of a minority government.

The Liberals are projected to win 157 seats, 13 short of a majority, and will find it harder to pass legislation in Mr Trudeau’s second term.

The opposition Conservatives are expected to win the popular vote but have not translated that into seats.

They are projected to take 121, up from the 95 they held before.

Although Monday night’s results saw a sharp decline in seats for the country’s left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP), its …

Western Delta University, Wema Bank Seal Deal

Western Delta University, Wema Bank Seal Deal

October 22, 2019 4:36 am

The Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wema Bank Plc, to introduce the institution to the Electronic Bills Payment (e-BillsPay ) and WebPay platforms.

The MoU was to enable students and other residents of the university community to receive payment and other transactions through the platform.

A statement explained that the bank also agreed to provide a School Portal Solutions through their technical partner (Upperlink) to the university.

In addition, the MoU would bring the WDU and the bank in a close relationship that would see the bank aiding the university, especially …

NDIC: Savannah Bank Remains Licenced To Operate

NDIC: Savannah Bank Remains Licenced To Operate

October 22, 2019 4:30 am

*Insists no cover for virtual currency subscribers

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has insisted that the defunct Savannah Bank remains a bank with an operational license even though it is currently not in operation.

The corporation further clarified that the bank is not presently under its purview as it has not yet been declared as a liquidated financial entity.

Managing Director/Chief Executive, NDIC, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, gave the clarification, against the backdrop of growing anxiety over the fate of the institution.

The bank initially had its operating license revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) but challenged the …

Ihedioha Uncovers 8,000 Ghost Retirees, Cuts ₦500m Monthly

Ihedioha Uncovers 8,000 Ghost Retirees, Cuts ₦500m Monthly

October 22, 2019 4:20 am

Through strict adherence to due process, accountability and diligence being applied by Ihedioha in Imo State Government, especially in capturing of retirees in both the state and local government system, the administration has fished out about 8,549 ghost retirees.

Also, a total monthly savings of about ₦500 million which would have gone down the pockets of fraudsters is now been saved into the coffers of the state government. The state is now left with the saddle and financial burden of payment of ₦1.2 billion, a reduction of initial ₦1.5 billion in May 29, when the new administration assumed office.…

Ugwuanyi Donates 29 Patrol Vans To Security Agencies

Ugwuanyi Donates 29 Patrol Vans To Security Agencies

October 22, 2019 4:07 am

Enugu Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, yesterday, donated 29 patrol vans to 10 security agencies in response to the recent rise of crime and insecurity in parts of the state.

Governor Ugwuanyi, while presenting the Innoson patrol vehicles, said the gesture was part of ongoing efforts to rejig the security architecture of the state.

The donation of the 29 security vehicles is coming eight days after the police were given 65 vans.

According to Governor Ugwuanyi, investments in the vehicles had become necessary in order to strengthen and equip security agencies to tackle crime.

He said the state had also invested …

20 New Coaches Will Arrive Nigeria In Six Weeks - Amaechi

20 New Coaches Will Arrive Nigeria In Six Weeks – Amaechi

October 22, 2019 3:52 am

Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, said 20 new coaches for the Abuja-Kaduna and the Lagos-Ibadan rail lines would arrive the country in about six weeks.

Amaechi said this while answering questions on his arrival from China at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Explaining the thrust of his official visit to China, where he took delivery of some new trains, Amaechi said: “We went for two items, basically to get more locomotives and coaches. They’re all ready. It will take six weeks to get to Nigeria and maybe one week to clear them. For the Lagos trains, it …

Senate Rejects Budget Presented By Niger Delta Ministry

Senate Rejects Budget Presented By Niger Delta Ministry

October 22, 2019 3:37 am

The Senate Committee on Niger Delta, yesterday, rejected the 2020 capital budget of ₦23 billion for the  Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs due to uncompleted projects in the region.

Chairman of the Committee, Peter Nwaoboshi made this known when the Minister, Godswill Akpabio appeared before the committee to defend the ministry’s budget of ₦25, 910,486,285.

The ministry is to reappear before the Committee on Monday, October 28.

Nwaboshi said with the oversight function carried out in the ministry, it was realised that the bane of the ministry was abandoned projects littered all over the nine Niger Delta states.

“There is …

Nigeria To procure More fighter Jets From Russia – Shehu

Nigeria To procure More fighter Jets From Russia – Shehu

October 22, 2019 3:19 am

The Presidency said Nigeria will procure weapons including fighter helicopters from Russia to enhance the nation’s ongoing fight against insurgency, banditry and violence crimes.

Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known when he spoke to State House correspondents in Abuja, yesterday.

The presidential aide, who is on President Muhammadu Buhari’s entourage to Sochi, Russia, said the Nigerian leader would hold security talks with President Vladimir Putin at the sideline of the Russia-Nigeria Summit, fixed for between Oct. 23 and Oct. 25.

According to Shehu, during the talks, the two leaders will …

Why North Should Concede Power To South In 2023 –Abba Gana

Why North Should Concede Power To South In 2023 –Abba Gana

October 22, 2019 3:04 am

Mohammed Abba Gana, member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said the North should concede power to the South in 2023 as a sacrifice for justice, equity, and unity of the country. He spoke on various issues in this interview.

Nigeria recently celebrated her 59th independence from Colonial rule with many arguing whether it was worth it considering the challenges facing the nation today. For you, what were your reflections on October 1?

Political instability is the root cause of all the problems that we …

Emielu Harps On Human Capital Development In Oil Sector

Emielu Harps On Human Capital Development In Oil Sector

October 22, 2019 2:52 am

The Summit Director, Africa Oil and Gas Talent Summit (AOGTS) Emmanuel Emielu, has stressed the need for enhanced investment in human capital in the oil and gas sector.

Emielu, stated this in Lagos during a media briefing on the annual Pan- African meeting of oil and gas business and human resources leaders to take place in Lagos, from October 30th to 31st.

According to Emielu, “The abundance of people does not necessarily mean the availability of human capital. It is, therefore, no surprise, that Africa’s oil sector is heavily challenged with the human capacity, skills and expertise to deliver the …

Banks CEOs Disclaim MTN Over USSD Transactions Charges

Banks CEOs Disclaim MTN Over USSD Transactions Charges

October 22, 2019 2:25 am

•We don’t need permission to impose service charge, says telcom

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of commercial banks have distanced themselves from the moves by MTN Nigeria to impose charges on Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions.

The bank chief executives under the aegis of Body of Bank CEOs that have the MD/CEO of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, as chairman, said in a statement yesterday that they never asked MTN to start charging customers as contained in the text message sent by the telecommunication company.

Their disavowal came a day after the federal government ordered MTN to suspend the …

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