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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, December 19th 2024
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1. Kano resolves N4bn student debt, secures certificates
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has successfully negotiated a reduction of over N2 billion in tuition liabilities owed to the Middle East University, Cyprus, for the education of Kano State-sponsored students.
The intervention, which was disclosed during the 22nd Executive Council Meeting at the Kano Government House, reduced the debt liabilities inherited from the immediate-past administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
In a press statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature, the liabilities, totalling over 3 million euros (approximately N4 billion), had been left unpaid by the Ganduje-led government.
The debt covered tuition fees for students sponsored by the state between 2015 and 2019.
2. Police train 67 officers, revive intervention force in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has concluded an intensive two-week training program for 67 officers on weapon handling and rapid response strategies.
This initiative also marked the reintroduction of the Quick Intervention Force, a specialized unit designed to swiftly address security challenges within the FCT.
Speaking at the closing ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, said the training would enhance the officers’ ability to manage potential uprisings and other security threats.
“This has been done in the FCT Command, and all these officers who performed here today were selected from various divisions. They have been trained in various aspects of policing, including proficiency in handling the AK-47 and other weapons. The women among them have also performed exceptionally well,” Disu said.
The CP noted that the trained officers would serve as the first line of response to crises in their respective area commands, ensuring stability before the arrival of mobile units.
3. Defamation: I owe you no apology, APC chairman replies Ighodalo
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, on Wednesday, said he stood by his allegation that the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, is corrupt and owes him no apology.
Tenebe disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by his lawyer, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere.
Agbomhere, in the letter, said, “We further want to state unequivocally that our client did not defame your client in any way, and as such, there is no need for a public apology or retraction of comments made in the alleged video.
“But if your client decides to stretch this issue further by going to court, we will rely on the defence of justification in accordance with the report of the Edo State Vehicle Recovery Committee, whose report indicted your client and the preliminary report of the Edo State Asset Verification Committee.”
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Divestment: Renaissance gets ministerial consent for Shell’s $1.3bn assets
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited said it has received an approval from the Nigerian Ministry of Petroleum Resources for the acquisition of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) $1.3 billion assets.
According to Renaissance, the acquisition of SPDC marks a major milestone towards its becoming a major player in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
In his statement, Tony Okonedo, spokesperson for Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, stated: “This is a momentous achievement for Renaissance. We are committed to leveraging our expertise and resources to drive the growth of Nigeria’s energy industry and contribute to the nation’s economic development.
“Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is pleased to announce that the Minister of Petroleum Resources has granted his consent to the sale of The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to Renaissance.
5. Gas equipment to attract zero duty – Customs
Imported machinery and equipment for gas utilization will now attract zero duty, according to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
This move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s fiscal incentives under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative.
The NCS announced that, in accordance with Part 1, Section 5 of the Customs and Excise Tariff Act, machinery, equipment, and spare parts imported for Nigerian gas utilization will now be subject to a 0% import duty rate. This exemption includes all equipment related to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) imported into Nigeria.
Additionally, the following items will be zero-rated for Value Added Tax (VAT):
6. Out-of-school children: UBEC to boost school-based management committees
The Universal Basic Education Commission ,UBEC, has said it would boost the School-Based Management Committees,SBMCs, in basic education as part of its efforts.
This is coming as the number of out-of-school children in the country is estimated at over 10.5 million.
Outgoing Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, said this in Abuja,at the closing ceremony of the 2-day capacity building workshop for members of SBMCs from various states of the federation.
Nothing that UBEC acknowledged the significant role of SBMCs in improving enrollment of pupils and students as well as ensuring effective management of schools within their communities, he said the programme offered the opportunity to lay the foundation for establishing the national platform for SBMC operations in Nigeria.
Bobboyi said he believed that the two-day engagement would ultimately enhance the visibility and impact of SBMCs, thus making government officials, educators, and community members come together for an inclusive approach toward basic education.
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