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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has expressed his administration's readiness to partner with the United States of America (USA) to explore opportunities in solid minerals development, agribusiness, education and other investment opportunities that will benefit both parties. The governor stated this when a delegation from the US Consul-General, led by the Deputy Chief, Political and Economic Section, Kenise Hill, paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan,on Wednesday. Governor Makinde, who was represented by the state's Deputy Governor, Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, said his administration had put in place policies to aid engagement on…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Sokoto State council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed a claim attributed to tNational President of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ali Haruna Kankara, who reportedly listed Sokoto among states yet to implement the new wage of N70,000 monthly. NLC Chairman in the state, Aliyu Abdullahi Jangale, alongside the state NULGE counterpart, Ibrahim Abubakar Giro, described the report as “misleading and completely untrue.” Speaking at a joint press conference held in Sokoto on Wednesday, April 9, both labour leaders strongly refuted a report that the North-West state had not implemented the new wage…

By John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ZACCIMA) has sympathised with victims of a fire outbreak in Gusau Central Market, Zamfara State. Goods estimated at N350 million were burnt in the inferno which gutted the facility in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8. ZACCIMA president, Alhaji (Dr) Hassan Buhari Tafida, paid a courtesy visit to traders at the market, especially those who deal in traditional medicine and provision stores, who were the major victims of the inferno. Represented by his deputy, Alhaji Chika Abubakar Galadima, the president, who holds the traditional title of Maradun…

The death of prominent business man, founder of defunct Diamond Bank and pioneer Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, has evoked sadness in President Bola Tinubu. The president stated that he is sad over the development, which occurred in the early hours of today, April 8. Dozie was aged 85. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement today. Eulogizing the iconic business man, PresidentTinubu described him as “a rare breed business leader whose wisdom, humility, and pioneering efforts laid a foundation upon which many continue to build. “His passing is a profound loss to the private sector and…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The recent demise of two prominent sons of Ibadanland,Oyo State, has been described as losses of two rare gems. This was the position of the Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1). He was commiserating with all sons and daughters of Ibadanland on the eternal exit of former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, and prominent businessman and politician, Chief Yekini Adeojo. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) to the Olubadan, Chief Solomon Ayoade, on Monday, April 7, the paramount ruler noted that…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured a final forfeiture of two properties to the federal government before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The properties are located in FCT, Abuja and Kano state. Both properties which are linked to Aminu Sidi Garunbabba, a senior staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Services, FIRS are a four bedroom terrace maisonette with boys quarter, situated in Barumark Groove Estate, Plot 667 Cadastral Zone BO3, Wuye District, Abuja and the other at N0 5 Lodge Road, Kano State. The order was given following a motion ex-parte for their final forfeiture, dated March 16, 2022 and filed by the Commission, through its counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, pursuant to Section…

By our reporter, and agency reports More than 50 countries have directly contacted the White House to initiate trade talks following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s imposition of wide-ranging punitive tariffs, administration officials have said. The tariffs, which caused a nearly $6 trillion drop in US stock values last week and battered global markets, have drawn worldwide attention and sparked fears of a potential economic downturn. But the Trump administration has downplayed that and potential further catastrophic economic fallout. In Nigeria, the Federal Government (FG) confessed that the tariffs could adversely impact the country's about $6 billion exports with…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has appreciated what it described as the rare and unequivocal condemnation of the Bokkos massacre in Plateau State by President Bola Tinubu. The body also lauded him for his directive to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide immediate relief to survivors of the attacks on communities in Bokkos by killer herdsmen. Scores of persons were reportedly killed in the attacks while properties running into millions of Naira were destroyed. The MBF, according to information on its website, is a sociocultural organization representing the collective interests of the indigenous ethnic nationalities…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde; former Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide; Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, joined prominent Nigerians who mourned the former governor of old Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, who passed away today, just before his 90th birthday. Makinde described the demise as the exit of one of the state's and Nigeria's most cerebral former administrators. He stated this on Sunday, April 6, in a statement mourning the death of the former governor. Makinde commiserated with the entire Olunloyo family, the people of Ibadanland…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah is to lead a State Governors Roundtable in unlocking opportunities in Enugu and beyond as the 2025 edition of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) opens in London tomorrow, Monday, April 7. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) at the weekend. CWEIC, which has an official mandate from the Commonwealth Heads of Government to facilitate trade and investment, possesses a network of over 140 strategic partners from both the public and private sectors and helps build vital relationships that…