Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau

Official TL of Senator Ibrahim Shekarau CON, Sardaunan Kano, representing Kano Central, in the Senate of FRN. Tweets by the Senator are signed -MIS

[MS Ingawa @MSIngawa]

OPPORTUNITY ALERT

Federal Government under Federal Ministry of Youth Development has officially launched the Youth Enrollment Portal in an effort to combat rising unemployment and food security across the country.

The program aims to create about 6m jobs across the agric value chain for Nigerian within the age of 18-35.

Read and enroll here:
https://t.co/WDvQut5MVF

[Shola 👑 @itsSh0la]

Two people had 5.0 CGPa and graduated as the best graduating students of Unilag 2024/25. One posted online, the other probably didn’t. The one that did has been getting a lot of opportunities, and also $5k money gift, the other one isn’t seen online.

In life, learn to always put yourself out there, you miss out on opportunities when you don’t. The loudest and the best known will always beat the best anytime, any day.

So, learn to blow your own trumpet.

[Imran Muhammad @Imranmuhdz]

Federal allocations to Lawmakers, judges, INEC, and seven others is set to increase by 39.66 percent in 2024 to N1.38tn, an analysis of the 2024 budget proposal has shown.

The breakdown for statutory transfers in 2024 is as follows:

National Assembly (N197.93bn)

National Judicial Council (N165bn)

Niger-Delta Development Commission (N324.85bn)

Universal Basic Education Commission (N251.47bn)

Public Complaints Commission (N13.69bn)

Independent National Electoral Commission (N40bn)

National Human Rights Commission (N5bn)

North-East Development Commission (N126.94bn)

Basic Health Care Provision Fund (N125.74bn)

National Agency For Science And Engineering Infrastructure (N125.74bn).

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

Tinubu administration launches pilot CNG buses

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative Steering Committee, on Friday said seven CNG conversion centres have been established in the country.
Chairman of the Committee, Mr Zacch Adedeji, made this known while handing over CNG buses to the State House, Permanent Secretary, Mr Olusesan Adebiyi, at the presidential villa, Abuja.
Adedeji who is the acting Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), was represented by Mr Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
He said the establishment of the CNG conversion centres symbolised the commitment of President Bola Tinubu administration to spearhead energy revolution in the country.
Adedeji said more CNG conversion centres would be established across the country.
He said that the effort was a pivotal step in the country’s journey towards a cleaner and economically sound future.
He added that the project was not only about the conversation of vehicles but also creating employment opportunities.
Adedeji disclosed that FIRS would waive Value Added Tax on CNG purchases and seek duty waivers for the value chain.
He said that the aim was to build a sustainable future leveraging the nation’s cheap and clean energy source.
According to him, it also demonstrates Tinubu’s commitment to environmental sustainability and economic growth.
“This CNG buses to be handed over to the State House are the vanguard of a future, where energy is cleaner and more economical,” he added.
Adedeji appreciated the President for his support and to all those who played a part in the project.
The Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said the event marked a new turn in the history of Nigeria as it begins gradual transition from petroleum to gas powered vehicles.
He said that Universities would be the first beneficiaries of the buses, adding that all state governments would key into it.
“For those of us who were in the gas industry, this is what we have been calling for decades.
“Nigeria is gas country not a crude oil country, 70 per cent or there about, more of our hydrocarbon is gas. So why are we investing all our time and energy in crude oil?
“Today is a turning point for us that President Tinubu has taken this bold decision to move from petroleum to gas. This is the first step in a major change to come.”
Mr Chinedu Oguegbu, the Managing Director, OMAA Motors, a Nigerian automobile manufacturer, expressed gratitude to Tinubu for the initiative.
“Aside connecting with the energy transition we are also deepening industrialisation by patronising made in Nigeria vehicles.
“This is going to go beyond the natural gas value chain. This is going to create thousands of jobs for the youths,” he said.

Reported by News Agency of Nigeria

[Punch Newspapers @MobilePunch]

Servicing debt with 90% revenue path to destruction — Tinubu https://t.co/dtHE38Uxgh

[THISDAY LIVE @THISDAYLIVE]

Tinubu: Chicago University Liable for Discrepancies in My Certificate https://t.co/5dt3y6ytoT

[DJacobs @Bami_cool]

@renoomokri I'm a Nigerian, a proud Yoruba intellectual, but I wouldn't be blind to support what I know it's wrong, I voted for Ibrahim Shekarau @MallamShekarau of ANPP in 2011 and I'm proud of my choice, In 2023 I voted for Peter Obi @PeterObi and I'm still proud of my actions. Do right

[Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM]

PETROL SUBSIDY REMOVAL:
NEC BACKS PLANNED DISTRIBUTION OF GRAINS, FERTILIZER STARTING JULY 24

* Supports proposed cost-of-living allowance for civil servants

* Endorses deployment of CNG vehicles for public transportation

The National Economic Council (NEC) has thrown its weight behind the planned distribution of grains and fertilizer to Nigerians by the Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria to mitigate the impact of the removal of petrol subsidy on citizens.

The decision was part of resolutions reached today at the 4th meeting of the Council chaired by Vice President @KashimSM at the State House Executive Council Chambers, Abuja. 
The decision was taken after a presentation by the NEC Adhoc Committee on cushioning the effect of petrol subsidy removal was made by Anambra State Governor, Prof. @CCSoludo.  

Speaking after deliberations on the presentation, Sen. Shettima read the resolutions of the Council noting, “we will also pursue vigorously, the mass deployment of CNG-powered vehicles and establishment of autogas conversion plants/kits in all States in the short-term and deployment of electric buses and cars with charging infrastructure across the country.”

The meeting also resolved to support enhanced engagements between State Governors and the leadership of the labour unions across the States, and proposed the provision of the cost-of-living allowances to be paid to civil servants in both the State and Federal Civil Services. 

The Council agreed to support federal Government’s efforts to scale up infrastructure especially to give attention to fixing dilapidated highway roads across the country.

[Isah Miqdad @Miqdad_Jnr]

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has approved the release of the sum of over N112.5 Million Naira for the first payment of Medical Students' Allowances for the year 2023. The payment is going to be made to 546 Medical Students studying at home and abroad for their allowances. The news was disclosed by the acting General Manager Hospital Management Board, Dr. Sabiu Liadi on 4th July 2023.

[Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) @fkeyamo]

See how the very respected, very cerebral and very erudite Justice Amina Augie dissected the issue of ‘double nomination’ and distinguished the case of Nwosu V APC. His Lordship (there’s no lady at the Bar) also pointed out that ATIKU Abubakar himself was a beneficiary of what he now calls ‘double nomination’.

The nail on that coffin is so profound.

[Foreign Policy @ForeignPolicy]

An ever-growing community of “new Turks” (those who sought a better future in Turkey, whether for work, studies, or as refugees) intend to support Erdogan, saying they have no better option.
https://t.co/0SsK7l8Z8u

[Foreign Policy @ForeignPolicy]

6/6 - Dive deeper into what experts are saying is one of Turkey’s most consequential elections yet:
https://t.co/SFnTYZttA0

[NN News Media @NNNewsMedia]

Tribunal: Official documents show Tinubu is a serial liar https://t.co/5IVrtk6y05

[Punch Newspapers @MobilePunch]

FG $22bn loan request rejected by Chinese bank – Reps https://t.co/ZqNLkq3VOF

[Peoples Gazette @GazetteNGR]

'Shanty Town' echoes Bola Tinubu's life as RMD plays notorious drug lord with influence over Lagos, national politics
https://t.co/eQ9l7dFsKH

[Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON @aonanuga1956]

Arise TV cameraman clandestinely streamed live Asíwájú Bola Tinubu’s event in Lagos today. He was not authorized by anyone. He was clearly on espionage, but was busted and sent out. Is journalism by stealth part of the practice by Arise News?

[Woye @woye1]

So GTB got involved in money laundering case in UK and decided to pay £7,671,800 fine. Una no raise alarm ba.

[Peoples Gazette @GazetteNGR]

BVAS will stop identity theft during elections: INEC

https://t.co/WsAY6hyKEs