2024

President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action in suspending all programs administered by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) due to ongoing investigations into alleged malfeasance. The suspension covers a six-week period, affecting crucial initiatives like the N-Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, and Home Grown School Feeding Programmes. The decision was communicated by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). He highlighted that President Tinubu has expressed significant concerns about operational lapses and improprieties related to payments for the various programs. To…

President Bola Tinubu has initiated a strategic move to revamp crucial federal agencies, prioritizing the protection of consumer rights and strengthening key growth-enabling institutions for enhanced contributions to the nation's economy. In line with this agenda, two chief executives have been dismissed from their positions: 1. **Mr. Babatunde Irukera** — Former EVC/CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). 2. **Mr. Alexander Ayoola Okoh** — Former Director-General/CEO of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). Both ousted executives have been directed to hand over their responsibilities to the next most senior officer within their respective agencies, pending the appointment of…