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PRESIDENT BUHARI PROMISES MANUFACTURERS FOREX FOR RAW MATERIALS IMPORTATION.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI PROMISES MANUFACTURERS FOREX FOR RAW MATERIALS IMPORTATION.

President, Muhammadu Buhari, says his government will improve access to foreign exchange for the importation of raw materials and machines unavailable locally.

Buhari stated this in Abuja while responding to requests from the Manufacturing Sector on how to increase its contribution to the Nigerian economy.

The Government it could be recalled had banned Forex on the importation of selected items into Nigeria.

A statement issued by Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina said Buhari told the leadership of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) that the relevant ministry would revisit their concerns about the increase in excise duties on the identified products and other tariff-related matters.

On the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), the President said Nigeria would accelerate the process of setting up designated competent authority to oversee the administration of rules of origin.

FG APPROVES N185BN FOR THE DUALIZATION OF ITU, CALABAR HIGHWAY.

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FG APPROVES N185BN FOR THE DUALIZATION OF ITU, CALABAR HIGHWAY.

The Federal Government has approved the total sum of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Billion Naira, for the Construction and dualization of Calabar-Itu highway.

The Federal road which links Akwa Ibom and Cross River States has been in a deplorable state for over a decade subjecting commuters to risk and economic loss.

The Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang who disclosed this on Wednesday while inspecting the progress of work at the site commended the President for his benevolence in sourcing for funds for the construction of the road.

Enang explained that out of the over N600 billion raised from the tax credit window granted by Federal Inland Revenue Service to NNPC to fund critical infrastructure, Akwa Ibom and Cross River road project was given N185 billion.

He said Ikot Ekpene with Spurs in Ididep- Ibiono Ibom to Mbak Ekid Itam in Itu, a section from Mbak Itam to Oku Iboku Junction, from Oku Iboku Junction to Ikot Nyong by Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State, and from Power Plant to Odukpani Junction, have been awarded to different private construction companies.

The President’s Aide who attributed the delay of the construction to lack of funds, assured the people that the project would be completed by April 2023, urging the people to cooperate with contractors handling the project.

CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF CHARGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS TEMPO

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CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF CHARGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS TEMPO

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has charged Troops of Operation Gama Aiki (OPGA) and Personnel of 013 Quick Response Force, Minna, Niger State to sustain the tempo of operations and continue to fight gallantly until insurgents, armed bandits and all other criminal elements are completely eliminated and peace restored to the state and all other troubled parts of the country.

Air Marshal Amao gave the charge while celebrating the festive season with the Troops of Air Component of OPGA in Minna.

Represented by the Deputy Director of Operations, Headquarters NAF, Air Commodore Sunday Aneke, the Chief of the Air Staff noted that the lunch also provided an opportunity for the NAF to remember the sacrifices of fallen heroes who have paid the supreme price in the service to the country.

According to him, the security threats facing the country and the challenges they present to the attainment of national development goals require the emplacement of robust security architecture capable of rapid employment of airpower in the full spectrum of warfare.

He stated that operating in concert with sister services and other security agencies, has continued to courageously confront various security threats, while recording tangible results in the various theatres of operations.

INEC STATES DIFFICULTIES IN TRANSMITTING ELECTION RESULTS ELECTRONICALLY.

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INEC STATES DIFFICULTIES IN TRANSMITTING ELECTION RESULTS ELECTRONICALLY.

The Independent National Electoral Commission says it will be difficult to transmit election results electronically in 2023 as the Federal Government has revealed that only 473 out of 774 local Government Areas in the Country can access the internet.

According to INEC, 301 Local Government Areas have no Internet access, thus transmitting election results in those areas may not be possible in 2023 even if the Electoral Act is amended.

According to the National Development Plan 2021 – 2025 launched last week by President Buhari, the government projects that 697 Local Government Areas will have Internet access by 2023.

President Buhari-Led Administration Sure Of Ending Security Challenges Within 17 Months.

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President Buhari-Led Administration Sure Of Ending Security Challenges Within 17 Months.

The Presidency says 17 months is enough time for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to end security challenges in the country.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, who made this known on a live Tv programme, said that President Buhari can still end insecurity in the country before his exit.

Recall that in August, President Buhari had warned security chiefs that he was not prepared to leave office as a failure and that he was determined to turn things around in the war against insecurity.

Akwa Ibom Council Boss Imposes Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew.

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Akwa Ibom Council Boss Imposes Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew.

The Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Nyakno Uwemedimo Okoibu has announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew to be effective from December, 28th between the hours of 6pm and 6am daily till further notice.

A statement by the Press Secretary to the local government chairman, Nsisong Ntuk explains that the restriction order became necessary to halt cult-related activities which had resulted in killings and looting of properties worth millions of naira in the area.

The Chairman charged the security operatives to increase the tempo of surveillance and monitoring, in order to forestall the killings by cultists operating within the local government area and its environments.

He urged the people to cooperate with the security agencies by reporting suspicious movement of persons and volunteer information that could lead to arrest of the criminal elements in the council area.

EDINSON CAVANI RESCUES MANCHESTER UNITED AT STRUGGLERS NEWCASTLE.

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EDINSON CAVANI RESCUES MANCHESTER UNITED AT STRUGGLERS NEWCASTLE.

Ralf Rangnick accused his Manchester United Stars of lacking aggression after Edinson Cavani rescued a 1-1 draw at struggling Newcastle on Monday.

Rangnick’s side trailed to Allan Saint-Maximin’s eye-catching early goal and were out-played for long periods at St James’ Park.

Cavani came off the bench to bag his first goal since October in the second half, ensuring Rangnick avoided a first defeat in four games as United’s Interim Manager.

But Manchester United remain in seventh place in the Premier League, seven points behind fourth placed Arsenal with two games in hand.

Rangnick had won his first two League games since taking over from the axed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but neither performance was especially convincing and this was another underwhelming effort.

Manchester United did have the excuse of the Covid outbreak that forced them into a 16-day period of inactivity since they won 1-0 at Norwich on December 11.

But regardless of the coronavirus chaos, Rangnick will know United must improve dramatically if they are to secure a top four finish.

PRESIDENT BUHARI CELEBRATES FORMER ENVOY TO UK, DR. CHRISTOPHER KOLADE, AT 89.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI CELEBRATES FORMER ENVOY TO UK, DR. CHRISTOPHER KOLADE, AT 89.

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined family members and friends in celebrating with Nigeria’s Former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Christopher Kolade, as he turns 89 on December 28.

In a congratulatory message issued by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina, in Abuja, Buhari felicitated the diplomat and academic whose integrity, intelligence and experience have been placed many times at the service of the Nation.

According to the President, Kolade has been leaving footprints of excellence and bringing glory to the country wherever he served.

The President noted the contributions of the veteran broadcaster in both the private and public sectors, working as Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation.

Kolade was also a Lecturer at the Lagos Business School.

However, Buhari prayed for Kolade’s good health to keep him sharing his wealth of knowledge.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PUSH PUBLIC DEBT STOCK TO N50.22TN BY 2023.

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PUSH PUBLIC DEBT STOCK TO N50.22TN BY 2023.

The Federal Government says it hopes to push its public debt stock to N50.22tn by 2023, with domestic debt at N28.75tn and external debt at N21.47tn.

This is according to the projections in the National Development Plan 2021-2025.

The Debt Management Office had disclosed that Nigeria’s public debt was N38tn as of the end of the third quarter of 2021, with the total debt stock rising by N2.540tn in three months from July to September 2021.

However, based on the plan, the government targets a reduction in total public debt by 2025.

NEWCASTLE BOSS EDDIE HOWE SAYS SIDE ARE DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO FIELD A TEAM.

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NEWCASTLE BOSS EDDIE HOWE SAYS SIDE ARE DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO FIELD A TEAM.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said his side are dangerously close to not being able to field a team for their Premier League game at Everton on 30 December.

Before the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Monday, Howe said his squad was stretched and had a mixture of injuries and Covid-19 cases.

Forwards Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin both then suffered injuries during the game at St James’ Park.

Howe fears Wilson could be facing months on the sidelines.

Newcastle is 19th in the table, two points behind 17th-placed Watford.

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