The brief: Shaping the economy; Captives’ ordeal; Tension in Imo
Daily Trust takes a look at the several bills that have been intended to have a direct effect on the economy. Some of these bills have been passed at various stages by the two chambers of the National Assembly while others have been carried into the new year. Indications emerged on Tuesday that bandits loyal […]
Hope Uzodimma
Daily Trust takes a look at the several bills that have been intended to have a direct effect on the economy. Some of these bills have been passed at various stages by the two chambers of the National Assembly while others have been carried into the new year.
Indications emerged on Tuesday that bandits loyal to notorious terror kingpin, Bello Turji, are under intense pressure over aggressive air strikes on their enclaves by the Nigerian Air Force.
Some electricity consumers in Abuja have expressed agony over what they described as exploitation as their meters are removed and they are being placed on estimated billing, under the pretext that their meters are faulty.
5 Bills That Will Shape Economy This Year
Several bills intended to have a direct effect on the economy have been passed or are at various stages of passage by the two chambers of the National Assembly, Daily Trust reports.
Others have, however, been carried into the year 2022 to complete the processes for their passage with experts saying the bills have the potentials of shaping the economy amidst the various fiscal challenges needed to be addressed.
Akwa Ibom Bans Scavengers, Motorcycles
The Akwa Ibom Government has banned the activities of scavengers in the state and the use of motorcycles within the metropolis of Uyo, the state capital.
The ban followed the burning of two scrap scavengers to death by irate youths for killing a youth identified as Anietie in Afaha Oku community in Uyo on Sunday.
Captives Freed By Zamfara Bandits’ Leaders Relive Ordeals
Indications emerged on Tuesday that bandits loyal to notorious terror kingpin, Bello Turji, are under intense pressure over aggressive air strikes on their enclaves by the Nigerian Air Force.
They are also complaining bitterly about ban on sales of fuel in jerry cans and prolonged closure of markets especially that of Shinkafi town.
PODCAST: Why Tension Is Rising Higher In Imo State
For a while now, living in Imo has not been as it used to be because of an increase in insecurity in the state.
A few days ago, some monarchs described the state as a war zone. Click this link to listen to the podcast.
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Uzodimma Recants, Fails To Name Sponsors Of Insecurity In Imo
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State on Tuesday failed to name sponsors of insecurity in Imo as promised.
Uzodimma had said that he would use the occasion of the stakeholders’ forum to name those sponsoring insecurity in the state.
Bandits Kill 9 Villagers, Steal 250 Rams, As Troops Kill 2 In Kaduna
Bandits have killed nine villagers, injured five others and stole over 250 animals in attacks across Igabi and Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
It was gathered that the bandits first attacked Kudu da Gari settlement in Sabon Birni, Igabi LGA and killed seven residents with four others critically injured.
Concerns As DisCo Removes ‘Faulty’ Electricity Meters, Places Abuja Consumers On High Bills
Some electricity consumers in Abuja have expressed agony over what they described as exploitation as their meters are removed and they are being placed on estimated billing, in the pretext that their meters are faulty.
Abuja and three states – Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger are the franchise area of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) which is one of the 11 Distribution Companies (DisCos) operated by private investors since the power sector privatization of 2013.
Six Rising Nigerian Singers To Watch Out For In 2022
The year 2022 holds a lot of promises for some singers who hit the limelight in 2021 due to their creative prowess and consistency. Daily Trust shines its spotlight on some rising Nigerian musicians to watch out for this year.
Click this link for the full list.