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February 3, 2025 SERAP Urges President Tinubu to Probe PTDF and Ministry of Petroleum Resources
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SERAP Urges President Tinubu to Probe PTDF and Ministry of Petroleum Resources

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President BOLA TINUBU to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr LATEEF FAGBEMI, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly probe allegations that over 26 billion naira of public funds are missing, diverted or stolen from the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources in 2021.

SERAP said anyone suspected to be responsible should face prosecution as appropriate, if there is sufficient admissible evidence, and any missing public funds should be fully recovered and remitted to the treasury.

In the letter signed by SERAP deputy director KOLAWOLE OLUWADARE, the organisation said there is a legitimate public interest in ensuring justice and accountability for these grave allegations, as tackling corruption in the oil sector would go a long way in addressing the budget deficit and debt problems.

February 3, 2025 Akwa Ibom State Government Urged to Regulate Solid Mineral Mining in the State
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Akwa Ibom State Government Urged to Regulate Solid Mineral Mining in the State

The Akwa Ibom State government has been urged to establish a regulatory agency to oversee the mining activities of artisanal miners in the state.

According to a mining expert Engineer, PIUS EBONG, who appeared on Talk Radio with Adebayo Samuel, an Inspiration FM’s News and Current Affairs Programme, the state’s solid mineral resources, including silicon clay, limestone, lignite, and kaolin, remain largely under-explored and underutilized.

EBONG decried the situation where foreigners engage in illegal mining in the state and other parts of the country, attributing this to the indifference of the local population and the government.

He emphasized the need for the government’s policy trust to focus on solid mineral exploration, which could generate revenue and create employment opportunities for the local population.

EBONG argued that the establishment of a regulatory agency would help to ensure that mining activities are conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner.

The call for a regulatory agency comes as the state government seeks to diversify its economy and tap into the potential of its natural resources under Governor UMO ENO’S ARISE Agenda.

February 3, 2025 Akwa Ibom State Government to Establish Model Boarding Schools in 3 Senatorial Districts
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Akwa Ibom State Government to Establish Model Boarding Schools in 3 Senatorial Districts

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO has announced readiness to establish a model secondary school, with state-of-the-art boarding facilities, in each of the three Senatorial Districts of the State.

 

The Governor who made the announcement at the February 2025 edition of the Government House monthly Covenant Service, at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, said this will involve adopting an existing secondary schools in each of the three Senatorial Districts and reconstructing them to suit the purpose.

 

Also, Governor ENO reiterated his commitment to completing the abandoned International Conference Centre, which on completion would be renamed Ibom International Conference Centre, as the 14- Storey Tropicana Hotels at the Tropicana Entertainment Centre is expected to be completed within the same time frame.

 

He said the development is geared towards realizing tourism potentials of the state as well as ensuring that projects initiated with the commonwealth of the people by his predecessors are made valuable to the people

February 2, 2025 Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs Against the USA
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Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs Against the USA

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States, in a move that marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighboring countries.

The Canadian Prime Minister, JUSTIN TRUDEAU set out far-reaching tariffs of 25 percent, affecting 155 billion Canadian dollars’ worth 106.6 billion U.S Dollars, and 86 billion Pounds of American goods ranging from beer and wine, to household appliances and sporting goods.

 

The move matches United States President DONALD TRUMP 25 percent levy on Canadian and Mexican imports to the U.S – and an additional 10 percent on China – over his concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

The Canadian prime minister added that tariffs on 30 billion worth U.S goods would come into force on Tuesday and another 125 billion in 21 days to give Canadian firms time to adjust.

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