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November 26, 2024 Yahaya Bello Back at EFCC

Yahaya Bello Back at EFCC

Former Governor of Kogi State; Yahaya Bello, has returned to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honor another invitation over alleged misappropriation of funds.

Bello went to the office in the company of his lawyers on Tuesday morning, following the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some states of the federation on the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency.

At the last hearing on November 14, the EFCC had sought for adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello, saying that the 30 days window was still running for the summons earlier issued.

It is however unclear how long the Anti-graft agency intends to keep the former Governor in its custody

November 26, 2024 NNPCL Announces Crude Oil Processing in Port Harcourt Refinery

NNPCL Announces Crude Oil Processing in Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited says the Port Harcourt Refinery has commenced crude oil processing.

According to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) FEMI SONEYE, the refinery will operate at 60 percent capacity.

SONEYE disclosed this earlier today and noted that the refinery is processing 60,000 barrels per day of crude.

The Port Harcourt refinery has a combined 250 barrels per day capacity. This is coming after several failed commencement deadlines.

November 25, 2024 Nigeria and Brazil Sign MoU for Agricultural Advancement

Nigeria and Brazil Sign MoU for Agricultural Advancement

The Federal Government of Nigeria and FundaçãoGetulio Vargas of Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding- MoU to advance private sector development in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance.

According to a statement from the Nigerian Presidency and signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, ABIODUN OLADUNJOYE, yesterday, the deal was signed through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

The statement also disclosed that the MoU was signed on behalf of the government by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr TEMITOPE FASHEDEMI, and the President of FundaçãoGetulio Vargas, Professor CARLOS IVAN SIMONSEN LEAL, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

It noted that the agreement marks a new phase of strategic collaboration between Nigeria and Brazil. The project, supported by Deutsche Bank, aims to deliver transformative agricultural technologies and knowledge transfer over its 10-year duration.

November 25, 2024 Governor Otu of Cross River Appeals for Time to Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage

Governor Otu of Cross River Appeals for Time to Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage

In neighbouring Cross River State, Governor BASSEY OTU has appealed to labour unions in the state to shelve their planned industrial action over the non-implementation of the new minimum wage.

Mr OTU said his administration remained committed to the implementation of the new wage of 70,000 naira recently signed into law by President BOLA TINUBU.

He made the appeal during the 5th edition of the State Solemn Assembly, which was held at U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Represented by the Deputy Governor, PETER ODEY, the governor said his government would continue to prioritise the welfare of workers in the state.

He also urged the people of Cross River to continue supporting and praying for the administration to achieve its ‘People First’ mantra.

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