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BREAKING.♻️ Diesel Prices Plunge Nationwide: MRS Oil Leads with Unprecedented Price CutMRS Oil, under the management of Sayyu Dantata, announces a nationwide reduction in the price of Diesel AGO to N1,050 at all its retail outlets. Previously reaching highs of N1,700 last month, current prices elsewhere, like Kano, range between N1,250 and N1,350.This significant drop is attributed to the visionary efforts of Aliko Dangote, a true industry game changer.MRS Oil has also issued a directive: if any outlet charges above N1,050, customers should report the incident.It’s a hopeful moment for consumers, and this may inspire other retailers to lower their prices similarly, providing widespread economic relief.#renewedhope … See MoreSee Less

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Terrorism Financing: Why Illegal Mining is Nigeria’s Security Nightmare.Nigeria’s mining sector like others across the globe has become the hotbed of terrorism and banditry.Illegal mining and terrorism are two crimes that have become inextricably linked, fueling each other in a deadly cycle of violence and exploitation.Like two sides of the same coin, they feed off each other’s existence, with illegal mining providing the financial lifeline that sustains terrorist activities, and terrorism offering the muscle and intimidation that protects illegal mining operationsAcross the country’s landscape, illegal mining has continued unabated, defying the established order while carting away billions of resources belonging to the people, from gold to lithium to oil and other natural gems.In effect, what ordinarily should have been a blessing has thus become a curse, threatening the stability and security of their host communities.Largely, efforts by the government have been underwhelming in curbing the excesses of illegal miners, underscoring the scale and complexity of the tinderbox.Perhaps, for Nigeria and some of her neighbours, terrorism stands as a common foe, threatening not just territorial integrity but causing death and destruction.However, the intricate connection between illegal mining and terrorism has made the fight against the two separate but mutually reinforcing entities delicate and fraught.Tinubu connects the dotsSpeaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day African High-Level Meeting on Counter-terrorism, hosted by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu noted that it is the money from other places that have been fueling illegal mining in Africa, which has turned into funding terrorism.“While we seek to address the root causes of terrorism,” the President stated, “we must also attack the roots that feed this evil branch.” “Look at the illegal mining that plagues so many of our nations today. Those who think illegal mining has no connection with financing terrorism are sorely mistaken,” he emphasized.Mining To Terrorism – An International CollaborationA Premium Times investigation revealed that terrorists are into mining to diversify sources of income to continue financing terrorism activities. The paper went on to chronicle the activities of Halilu Sububu, one of the most feared terrorists in Nigeria’s Northwest region, and documented his many atrocities.A British national daily, The Times, also found that “Chinese companies working in parts of Nigeria where attacks are frequent have been striking security deals with insurgents.”“Attacks on Chinese citizens, of whom there are said to be between 100,000 and 200,000 in Nigeria, have become regular occurrences in recent years amid the country’s many conflicts,” the report said.The paper added, “Research shared with The Times from SBM Intelligence, a Lagos-based analytical group, has revealed videos on social media and WhatsApp of militant leaders boasting that they are so powerful that Chinese workers wishing to operate in their areas must pay them ‘rent.’ They have taken over swathes of northwest Nigeria, turning the region into the country’s bloodiest conflict zone.‘Mad Rush For Gold’Vanguard newspaper investigation also reveals the link between illegal mining and banditry.“Every state in the country is blessed with God-given resources such as gold, coal, zinc, limestone, phosphate, uranium among others, but what should be a benefit to the generality of the people is being exploited by few persons,” the report noted.From Zamfara to Benue, Nasarawa, Benue, Bauchi, and other states, the paper states that the story is the same of how illegal miners have caused destruction and devastation to the host communities.In Zamfara, the mad rush for gold has turned the state into a battleground of sorts. Often illegally exploited and stolen due to the absence of a regulatory framework, as in the oil industry, the rush for gold has turned the otherwise calm state into a bedlam of violence.A Wave of ArrestThe report concluded by noting that illegal miners from China were once arrested in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna for alleged illegal mining activities at the Tsonge government reserve, similar to the scenario in Osun state, where 27 persons were arrested for illegal mining of gold, with 17 Chinese nationals.No Longer At EaseThe Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Ogbonnaya Orji, once lamented the lack of transparency in the governance of solid minerals in the country – similar to the outcry of the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake.He also said insecurity and lack of regulation are some of the issues affecting the mining industry. Unless Nigeria comes up with legal and regulatory frameworks on mining, experts noted, it will continue to experience violent extremism and destruction. Plus, only a comprehensive and collective approach can stem the tide of both terrorism and illegal mining.As the country struggles to contain the menace of terrorism, it is clear that tackling illegal mining is a critical step towards severing the financial arteries that sustain this evil enterprise.#renewedhope … See MoreSee Less

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASEFG To Tackle Poverty, Insecurity With National Financial Inclusion Agenda*High-level workshop to unveil roadmap for integrating unbanked Nigerians begins ThursdayThe Presidency has hinted at plans by the federal government to tackle poverty and insecurity head-on in Nigeria through financial inclusion for all Nigerians.Accordingly, it disclosed that there are high-level talks to unveil a roadmap for integrating the unbanked Nigerian population into the formal financial system, a priority it said is one of the primes in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.Addressing journalists on Wednesday ahead of a National Stakeholders’ Workshop on Financial Inclusion, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, emphasised the administration’s commitment to an all-inclusive Nigeria under the Renewed Hope Agenda."Economic and financial inclusion are essential components of President Tinubu’s agenda to assist in integrating the underserved and unbanked into the formal financial system. This will enable Nigerians to access a range of financial services at a reasonable cost," Hadejia stated. The two-day workshop, scheduled for Thursday/Friday, April 25 and 26, 2024, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, aims to sensitize stakeholders and chart a course for accelerating financial inclusion efforts nationwide.“Such services include transaction accounts, savings, payments, transfers, credit, pension, e-commerce, and insurance (including health insurance) within proximity to their place of work or residence. Economic security underlies the principle of financial inclusion.“His Excellency, the Vice President and the Chairman of the National Council on Nutrition, Senator Kashim Shettima, is passionately committed to supporting the successful implementation of the national financial inclusion strategy,” the Deputy Chief of Staff said.Earlier, the Technical Advisor to the President on Financial Inclusion, Dr Nurudeen Abubakar Zauro, highlighted the calibre of attendees expected at the workshop, including the lead paper presenter and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso.Zauro stated: “The CBN currently implements the financial inclusion strategy in the country. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, will also present a lead paper on financial inclusion in Nigeria.“We affirm the importance of subnational governments. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governor’s Forum, the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, former CBN Governor and Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo; and the 14th Emir of Kano, His Highness, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II."We also have participation from international partners, including the World Bank, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Alliance for Financial Inclusion in addition to other players in the industry. In Nigeria, we have private sector players like Fintech Associates, Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) and others, including traditional rulers like the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II".On his part, the Director-General of Financial Inclusion Centres, Sola Bickersteth, stressed the important role of the private sector, saying, "We want to closely collaborate with this government to make financial inclusion a reality for everyone."The upcoming workshop is set to unveil a comprehensive roadmap aligning stakeholders towards the shared goal of financial inclusion, a critical pillar of the Tinubu administration’s economic agenda.Stanley NkwochaSenior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications(Office of The Vice President)24th April, 2024 … See MoreSee Less

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💥BREAKING!Minister Of Aviation, HM Festus Keyamo Suspends DANA AIRLINE Over Concerns Regarding Both Safety And Financial Viability Of Their Operations. … See MoreSee Less

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[DIASPORA]Today, Hon. Bello Oyakhilome, the USA APC National Youth Leader, and Dr. Mrs. Mary Alike, the APC National Women Leader, convened a strategic meeting at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja to forge a powerful alliance in support of the upcoming Gubernatorial election in Edo State. United by their shared vision for the progress and prosperity of the APC party and Nigeria, they sought to harness their collective strengths and resources to make a meaningful impact.Their discussions centered on mobilizing the APC Diaspora community to play a decisive role in the election, leveraging their global network and influence to drive success. Hon. Oyakhilome reaffirmed his unwavering support for Sen. Monday’s gubernatorial bid, pledging to deploy his vast expertise and network to ensure a resounding victory.Emerging from the meeting with a renewed sense of purpose and determination, Hon. Bello Oyakhilome and Dr. Mrs. Mary Alike demonstrated their unshakeable commitment to collaboration and unity, transcending geographical and ideological boundaries to realize President Tinubu’s vision for a brighter, more prosperous Nigeria. Their partnership embodies the spirit of cooperation and collective action that will drive the APC party’s success in the elections and beyond.#renewedhope … See MoreSee Less

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