FG, Philanthropic Bodies To Raise $200m For Job Creation, MSME Support

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FG, Philanthropic Bodies To Raise $200m For Job Creation, MSME Support 

The presidency has also established the Nigeria Philanthropic Organisation (N.P.O), a private sector-led coordinating office to be domiciled in the office of the vice president, to facilitate the initiative.

A statement by Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on MSMEs and Job Creation, Office of the Vice President said the funds will be invested in key programmes and projects across different target sectors.

The move is targeted at the creation of twelve mega hubs across Nigeria.

 

The Federal Government has set plans in motion to raise N200m from philanthropic organisations as part of efforts to create jobs and support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

He said the presidency has also established the Nigeria Philanthropic Organisation (N.P.O), a private sector-led coordinating office to be domiciled in the office of the vice president, to facilitate the initiative.

The body, Adekunle-Johnson noted, will work with donors, impact investors, and financial institutions to support the establishment of twelve mega hubs across the country and catalyse support for existing and new entrepreneurs in renewable energy, agro-processing, furniture, and fashion among other areas of the economy.

“The funds raised will be invested in key programmes and projects that will create opportunities for employment across different target sectors and facilitate growth in the MSMEs sector,” he added.

According to him, Vice President Kashim Shettima has appointed Thelma Ekiyor-Solanke to chair the Nigeria Philanthropic Organisation while the S.S.A. to the President on MSMEs and Job Creation is to coordinate its secretariat.

“She is the current Chairperson of SME.NG. She is a member of Nigeria’s National Advisory Board on Impact Investing (NABII) and the Chairperson of the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) in South Africa,” the statement read.

Source: Channel TV

NDLEA Raids Illicit Drug Party In Osun, Arrests Organisers

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NDLEA Raids Illicit Drug Party In Osun, Arrests Organisers

The agency also recovered over two tons of illicit substances across Lagos, Ogun, Edo, Ekiti, Anambra, Ondo, and Kogi states.

A suspected drug dealer is paraded in Enugu State. Credit: NDLEA.

 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raided a lounge in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, targeting a night party organised for the abuse of illicit substances.

In a Sunday statement, the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said NDLEA operatives also arrested some organisers who were found in possession of drug exhibits in the operation.

“Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA on Saturday 25th November raided a lounge in Osogbo, the Osun state capital where a night party organized for illicit substance abuse was going to be held and arrested some of the organisers who were found with drug exhibits,” the statement read.

“The raid followed credible intelligence that some persons were going to hold a night party tagged Unholy Alliance for Stoners and Drunkards where different types of illicit substances were going to be sold and consumed by patrons. Soon after the organisers began to gather at Berrymist Lounge located in the Ofatedo area of Osogbo to start the party, NDLEA operatives swooped on them, arrested them, and recovered illicit substances of abuse and drug paraphernalia from them. Those arrested include Ikotu Omolayo, 25; Fola Olabode, 30, and Akorede Adunni Ajibola, 22. The management of the Lounge has also been invited for further investigation.

“This comes on the heels of an earlier raid on Thursday, November 23 at Area 5 forest reserve, Ile-Ife where operatives recovered 156kgs of cannabis sativa.

“Meanwhile, operatives in Ogun state on Friday 24th November arrested two suspects: Adamu Ibrahim and Nura Sani at Ileke trailer garage, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, where 859 kilograms of cannabis sativa concealed among bags of sugar in a truck for onward transportation to Mokwa, Niger State.”

Source: Channel TV

Previous England Manager Terry 'El Tel' Venables Bites the dust

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Previous England Manager Terry 'El Tel' Venables Bites the dust

Venables charmed himself to English football fans with a great hurry to the last four of Euro 96 which England facilitated.

Venables guided England to the Euro 96 semi-finals.

 

Terry Venables, who guided England to the Euro 96 semi-finals and Barcelona to the 1986 European Cup final, has died aged 80 his family said in a statement on Sunday.

"We are completely crushed by the departure of a superb spouse and father who died calmly yesterday after a long sickness," the family said.

"We would ask that security be given at this unbelievably miserable opportunity to permit us to grieve the deficiency of this exquisite man who we were so fortunate to have had in our lives."

Venables charmed himself to English football fans with a magnificent race to the last four of Euro 96 which England facilitated, including a staggering 4-1 whipping of The Netherlands.

Be that as it may, they missed the mark in the semis, losing on punishments to possible victors Germany.

Venables — referred to affectionately as 'El Tel' — likewise delighted in progress with a Tottenham Hotspur side that incorporated the splendid however sporadic Paul Gascoigne — they lifted the FA Cup in 1991.

Venables likewise won the prize as a player in 1967 while at the club.

His time at Spikes finished in severe sharpness — subsequent to having been named CEO he dropped out with then proprietor Alan Sugar.

The club said they would honor his memory by holding brief's praise in front of their Head Association apparatus with Aston Manor on Sunday.

"The club is very disheartened to learn of the death of previous player and director Terry Venables," read their explanation.

"Our most profound sympathies are with Terry's loved ones at this inconceivably troublesome time.

"In recognition, we will hold brief's commendation before start off and our players will wear dark armbands during this midday's apparatus against Aston Estate.

"Find happiness in the hereafter, Terry."

Gary Lineker, whom Venables finished paperwork for Barcelona from Everton in 1986 and afterward brought to Tottenham in 1989 after he accepted the position, honored "a companion."

"Crushed to hear that Terry Venables has kicked the bucket. The best, most creative mentor that I had the honor and joy of playing for," he composed on X, previously Twitter.

"He was substantially more, however, than simply an extraordinary director, he was dynamic, he was enchanting, he was clever, he was a companion.

"He'll be tremendously missed. Sending adoration and sympathies to Yvette and the family. Tear Terry."

Venables likewise had spells responsible for different clubs including Sovereigns Park Officers — who he required as a subsequent level club to the 1982 FA Cup last — and furthermore Australia.

The League Manager  Association likewise honored him.

"The LMA is profoundly disheartened to know about the death of LMA part and previous LMA President Terry Venables," said LMA CEO Richard Bevan.

"All our considerations are especially with Yvette and Terry's family as of now."

Kogi Poll: The Tribunal Directs INEC To Deliver Election Materials In A 48-Hour Window

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Kogi Poll: The Tribunal Directs INEC To Deliver Election Materials In A 48-Hour Window

In order to allow for the submission of INEC's report of compliance and the continuation of the hearing, Justice Birnin-Kudu postponed the matter till Wednesday, Nov. 29.

(FILES) INEC officials cross unused ballot papers after end of voting in Polling Unit 079 in Ward 01 in Lokoja LGA. Photo: ChannelsTV/Emperor Simon

 

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi has given INEC 48 hours to issue certified copies of electoral materials on the Nov. 11 off-cycle election in the state to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Also, it mandated that INEC permit the SDP's forensic specialists to review certain election-related materials.

The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and result sheets for the local government areas of Adavi, Okene, Okehi, Ogori-Magongo, Ajaokuta, Lokoja, Kogi, and Bassa are among the documents.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) won the election, and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) filed a challenge against it. The tribunal decided last week Saturday in Lokoja that the SDP had requested the papers to support its position.

Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, the tribunal's chairman, issued the ruling in response to two ex parte petitions submitted o n

Since Maritime University-Tinubu was founded, the Niger Delta has seen peace once again.

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Since Maritime University-Tinubu was founded, the Niger Delta has seen peace once again.

The President states that the organization was created by statute eight years ago as the nation's "premier maritime university" by the Federal Government.

COMBO: President Bola Tinubu and students of the Nigeria Maritime Universty, Okerenkoko, Delta State.

 

Since the creation of the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State in May 2015, peace has been restored to the oil-rich Niger Delta region, President Bola Tinubu said on Saturday.

"Since the university's founding, tranquility has returned to the entire Niger Delta region, which was previously a hotbed of conflict and militancy," stated Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, speaking on Tinubu's behalf at the university's inaugural convocation.

"That is the crucial part this university is playing in maintaining regional peace."

The President stated that the university began academic operations in the nation's "premier maritime university" eight years ago, when it was formally founded by the Federal Government.

In a single accident in Lagos, "Motor Boy" dies.

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In a single accident in Lagos, "Motor Boy" dies.

The incident occurred early on Saturday in the state's Anthony region.

 

A vehicle assistant or ‘motor boy’ died in a lone accident at Anthony ‘Oke’ inward Gbagada, Lagos State on Saturday morning.

The tanker driver was discovered unconscious and was saved by agents of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), while the "motor boy" was discovered dead.

According to a statement released by LASTMA spokesman Adebayo Taofiq, the accident's preliminary inquiry "revealed that the driver of the containerized truck with registration number T 20345 LA lost control due to brake failure."

Without any delay, the truck heading up Anthony Bridge began to descend.

According to the statement, "LASTMA personnel rushed to the scene immediately after the accident happened and rescued the driver unconsciously, while his motor boy was found dead."

Security support was given by Ilupeju Police Station officers.

APC and Tinubu Agree To Name Aiyedatiwa As Ondo's Acting Governor

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APC and Tinubu Agree To Name Aiyedatiwa As Ondo's Acting Governor

President Bola Tinubu, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu and Lucky Aiyedatiwa

The five-month political impasse in Ondo State over the absence of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, has been resolved.

The political standoff in Ondo State over Governor Rotimi Akeredolu SAN's absence, which lasted for five months, has been settled.

Invoking the concept of need, President Bola Tinubu and prominent members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) decided to declare the beleaguered Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the state's Acting Governor.

Lawmakers from Ondo State and several members of Akeredolu's cabinet attended the late-night meeting on Friday at the state house in Abuja.

Akeredolu, who returned from Germany on September 7, has not been in the state since his return but in his private residence in Ibadan, where he is said to be recuperating.

With this resolution, Ondo State House