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Feb

16

2024

Ahead Of Her Students’ Bursary Plans, ECK Foundation Gifts N250,000 To FGC Student for tuition.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Education, Metro, News, SponsoredAbia State, ECK Foundation, Education, Emeka Kalu, Metro, Nigeria

In furtherance of his core objective for setting up ECK Foundation worldwide, the President and CEO of the humanitarian body has so far made good his promise to continue to change the lives of the youths through quality education at all levels. He believes in the philosophy that the best way to rescue the youths and take them off the street to tackle crime is to empower them through education, skills acquisition, and other vocational empowerment that can refocus their lives with purpose and hope. Recall that in 2023, Miss Glory Oluchi Sunday, a 400-level student at Federal University, Ndufu…

Feb

16

2024

By David Okoye

Abuja Supermarket Sealed Over Price Fixing

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsAbuja, Business, Economy, FCT, Metro

A popular supermarket in Abuja, Sahad Store, was sealed by the federal government on Friday due to allegations of price fixing and hoarding of commodities. The enforcement, led by Adamu Ahmed Abdullahi, the executive vice-chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), was a response to reports of the store charging prices different from those displayed on shelves. Mr. Abdullahi stated that FCCPC's preliminary investigation confirmed the supermarket's lack of transparency in pricing, contravening Section 115 (3) of the law. The store will remain sealed pending further investigation. Under Section 155, corporate entities found guilty could face fines…

Feb

16

2024

By David Okoye

Governor Zulum Calls for Day of Fasting and Prayer Amid Economic Hardship

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBorno state, Economy, Religion

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has issued a call to action amidst the current economic challenges faced by the state. In a broadcast to the citizens, he urged traditional rulers, clerics, and residents to observe a voluntary one-day fast on Monday, seeking divine intervention for peace, prosperity, and development. Expressing concern over the high cost of food items and its impact on families, Governor Zulum assured the people of decisive steps being taken to alleviate the situation. Emphasizing the importance of reviving the agricultural sector, he outlined efforts to increase food production and reduce dependence on palliatives. Acknowledging the…

Feb

15

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Suffering and Uncertainty: Tinubu, Governors, IGP, Wike, and Others at an Emergency Meeting

Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Security

The federation's governors, Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FTC), Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, and other relevant parties are in attendance at President Bola Tinubu's emergency meeting. The meeting started on Thursday at around 11:30 a.m. Vice President Kashim Shettima is also present. There is a connection between the meeting and the security and economic crisis that the country is currently experiencing. It is being held in the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. In an effort to increase food availability, affordability, and accessibility nationwide, the Federal Government has begun to release…

Feb

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hardship: Nigerian government takes action to control food prices.

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Economy, Metro, Opinion, Politics

A National Commodity Board will be established by the federal government to address the nation's rising food inflation. This was announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday during a high-level strategic two-day meeting on resource mobilisation, food systems, and climate change that was conducted in Abuja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Shettima clarified that the board would be tasked with evaluating and controlling food costs in addition to keeping a strategic food reserve to keep the prices of essential grains and other food commodities stable. According to him, the occasion validates the government's initiatives to lessen the consequences of climate…