FG, Enugu Govt. to partner on completion of Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport
The Federal Government and Enugu State government say they will partner to complete and operationalise the international wing of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
- FG, Enugu Govt. to partner on completion of Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport
- Tinubu approves dissolution of boards of FG parastatals, agencies, others
- Tinubu seeks better cooperation with U.S. over energy transition
- Insecurity: Rep seeks overhaul of security architecture
- Oil prices send mixed signals ahead of China lending benchmarks decision
They also said that they would also partner to build a cargo terminal to help drive the state’s and nation’s economy and tourism capacity.
Kabir Mohammed, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, made this known on Monday in Enugu.
The duo had toured the ongoing international terminal building and the proposed site for the international cargo terminal of the airport.
Tinubu approves dissolution of boards of FG parastatals, agencies, others
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of all Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions, and Government-Owned Companies.
Willie Bassey, Director Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation stated this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
According to him, the decision is in line with the constitutional powers of the president and in public interest.
Bassey said the dissolution, however, did not affect Boards, Commissions and Councils listed in the Third Schedule, Part 1, Section 153 (i) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
According to him, until such a time new boards are constituted, the Chief Executive Officers of the affected agencies are directed to refer matters requiring the attention.
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Tinubu seeks better cooperation with U.S. over energy transition
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger cooperation with the United States, as Nigeria and the rest of the world move toward renewable and other sources of clean energy.
Tinubu presented this while in a meeting with United States Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Energy Resources, Amb. Geoffrey Praytt, at the State House, Abuja on Monday.
He presented his own perspectives to the US delegation on the role of Nigeria as an oil producing country and the importance of revenue from fossil oil to national economic well-being.
The president said that Nigeria, will honour all its obligations to climate change and quest for clean energy.
Insecurity: Rep seeks overhaul of security architecture
Rep. Jeremiah Umaru (APC-Nasarawa) has called on President Bola Tinubu to carry out a complete overhaul of the security architecture of the nation.
Umaru, who represents Nasarawa Eggon/Akwanga/Wamba Federal Constituency of Nasarawa State, made the call while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja.
The lawmaker, who described the spate of insecurity in the country as ”worrisome”, urged the Federal Government to put in place a robust security structure that would guarantee the safety of lives and property.
Oil prices send mixed signals ahead of China lending benchmarks decision
Oil prices gave mixed signals on Tuesday ahead of China’s crucial lending benchmarks meeting. China, the second largest economy will as expected cut key rates to help speed up the recovery of its economy.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)crude stayed unchanged at $71.29, as there was no settlement on Monday due to a public holiday in the United States, while Brent crude was 3 cents higher at $76.12 a barrel at 0041 GMT.
According to a Reuters survey, China is widely expected to cut key lending benchmarks on Tuesday in the first such easing in 10 months.
