Author: Saint Augustine

…As Wife of the Governor pledges ready intervention for orphans, less privileged Oyo State Government and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Akure Field Office have finalized plans on the implementation of Oyo State Social Protection and Implementation Plan. Speaking during a four-day stakeholders’ meeting held in Oyo town, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde said the State through constant engagements with relevant stakeholders have finalized the production of a Medium Term Sector Strategy (M.T.S.S). Prof. Babatunde said that part of the aims of the social protection programme was to address the issues of…

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has charged Nigerians to pray for the peace and prosperity of the nation. In a statement issued by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Olamilekan Olusada, the Oluyole Federal Constituency representative joined millions of Muslims to celebrate this year’s Eid-el Maulud in good spirit and in the spirit of oneness. She urges the citizens of Oluyole and Nigerians home and in the diaspora to show love to one another regardless of political differences, ethnic, tribe, religious and cultural diversity and to promote peaceful coexistence as a Nation.…

The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran has congratulated the newly elected party Chairman of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, on his overwhelming victory at the State Congress. In a statement signed by the Chairman today, he said the success was a sign of the confidence PDP stalwarts reposed in the Seyi Makinde administration and the new chairman. According to him, “Your victory at our party’s State congress indicates clearly the confidence that the entire party delegates repose in the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration as demonstrated…

… Barkindo, Kyari, sylva ,others slated as speakers The apex body of specialized reporters covering the Nigerian energy industry will in November 2, 2021 provide a credible platform for industry policy drivers, players and stakeholders to examine the country’s new fiscal landscape and investment outlook. In a statement released by Association Of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC), the 2021 strategic conference is expected to discuss on “PIA: Energy Transition and The Future of Nigeria’s oil and gas” which is the theme of this gathering. The event which is this year’s edition of the annual event promises to assemble panelists from…

As the Federal Government concludes plans to have Nigeria customs begin collection of excise duties on some products such as carbonated beverages, water, tiles, among others; MMS Plus newspaper is set to organize a business summit to deliberate on the policy. The event themed; “X-raying the Proposed Excise Duty Regime for Carbonated Beverages in a Recovering Economy” is scheduled to take place on Tuesday November 9th, 2021 at the MMS International Image Centre in Festac, Lagos while Facebook and Zoom virtual connections will also be available. According to the organizers of the hybrid conference, a discourse on the subject has…

In just a little over a week, Africa’s elite interests in downstream oil and gas will converge for the 15th Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Africa Downstream Week at Oriental Hotel in Lagos Nigeria. This edition takes place from 26 to 27 October 2021 (continues till 29th virtually) with the theme “Downstream in Transition – Getting Set”, and has received strong interest as a result of uncertainties surrounding new industry legislation, fundamental changes in energy demand and consumption patterns, advancement in technology and global outcry against greenhouse gas emissions. While Africa seems to be on the fringes of the global energy…

The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has raised an alarm over the invasion of five shipping companies today by agents who claimed to be from the Federal Committee on Competition and Consumer Protection. MWUN in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by it’s President General, Comrade Prince Adewale Adeyanju informed that the agents from the Federal Committee on Competition and Consumer Protection escorted by heavily armed Policemen and Army personnel invaded the workplaces of her members in COSCO Shipping, Hullblyth, CMA/CGM, LANSAL and Hapag Llyod and proceeded to unleash mayhem on innocent working members of the union. The…

The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi has denied reacting to the invitation to him by the EFCC as being circulated on different media platforms. The said reaction quoted Obi as requesting the EFCC to make their investigations public, among other out-of-character remarks. The release by his media office and signed by Valentine Obienyem said that Obi was yet to receive the letter from the EFCC, which he read on social media like others. “From what is circulating, the letter appears to have been sent to an office he is…

… Declares zero tolerance for vandalism The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is poised to ensure optimal utilisation of its facilities across the nation’s seaports with a view to position the ports on a competitive edge in the West and Central African sub region. The Acting Managing Director of the NPA, Mohammed Bello Koko made this assertion while on a facility  tour  of the newly rehabilitated Control Tower located at the Lagos Ports Complex (LPC), Apapa. Bello koko said it has become expedient for port facilities to be upgraded so as to impact positively on port operational efficiency.…

The Governorship Candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), has sympathised with the good people of Ihiala over the unfortunate fire that gutted the Nkwo Ogbe market in Ihiala on Sunday afternoon. Dr. Nwankwo in his consoling message said he was deeply shocked by the unfortunate fire incident that led to the loss of goods, market stalls and buildings worth millions of Naira. He, however expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost. He promised to reach out to the victims to ascertain the true extent of losses incurred as well as explore ways to alleviate…