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Nigeria's energy transition plan is a critical part of its commitment to sustainable development and climate action, as it outlines Nigeria's ambitious pathway towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. Launched in August 2022 by Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, it focuses on expanding renewable energy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and increasing energy access for its rapidly growing population. The COP29 theme, “In Solidarity for a Green World,” underscores the need for global cooperation, equity, and support for countries like Nigeria, which are navigating the dual challenges of energy access and climate mitigation. This theme emphasises the need for a united front in addressing climate change, with particular attention to equity and solidarity. For Nigeria, this means leveraging international partnerships, technology transfer, and climate finance to accelerate its transition towards cleaner energy sources. This podcast explores the country's journey, challenges, opportunities, and the role of international collaboration in achieving a greener future. It will also discuss how Nigeria's plan aligns with the broader objectives of COP29, including global decarbonisation efforts and supporting developing countries in their transition to sustainable energy.

The Federal Executive Council in Abuja approved the National Child Online Protection Policy and Strategy. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isah Pantami, says that the strategy aims at protecting children from the harmful side of the digital environment. The meeting was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Pantami says the policy was in line with the International Telecommunication Union's policy document for all its member countries. He says the cabinet also approved the Nigeria Data Protection Bill to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of data being submitted to the government and to other institutions.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4090160/advertisement

The Federal Government says the carbon market is a new and innovative climate change solution that will create, over the period of an energy transition, millions of new jobs in Nigeria. Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is a member of the recently formed international Steering Committee for the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative which is aimed at facilitating the emergence and growth of the market in Africa. It further stated that other members of the committee, which would be announced at the COP27 meeting in Egypt, are former President of Colombia, Ivan Duque Marquez; President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, among others, including officials of the United Nations, USAID, Gates Foundation, and other international private sector players.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that more private sector participation in Nigeria's transition to green energy is crucial as it would help the country achieve its objectives in the implementation of its Energy Transition Plan. Prof. Osinbajo highlighted the Energy Transition Plan as a comprehensive, data-driven, and evidence-based plan, designed to deal with the twin crises of climate change and energy poverty. Prof. Osinbajo stated that the Private sector must up its participation in the transition to a Green energy journey adding that this includes greater involvement in the crucial conversations about what an economically just transition to zero emissions should be.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says nutrition-specific budget estimates are likely to be included in the 2023 Appropriation Bill even as efforts by the Federal Government to tackle malnutrition and its attendant challenges are beginning to take shape. Prof. Osinbajo says they are at a point where we can move the needle, especially with the creation of nutrition departments in line ministries and ensuring that we get nutrition on the budget line and it is actually done correctly.

The Federal Government says it has started making moves to resolve tariff shortfalls in the power sector. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the NELMCO will enhance ongoing efforts to resolve liabilities relating to tariff shortfalls for distribution companies, among other challenges plaguing Nigeria's power sector. The Vice President told the members that they are expected to make conscious and deliberate efforts to develop appropriate strategies to facilitate the successful conclusion of the outstanding pre-privatisation issues of the defunct PHCN.

More than 10,000 Nigerian Christians staged a protest in the African nation's capital against an all-Muslim presidential ticket for Nigeria's ruling party, expressing concerns over religious tolerance. The protest took place in Abuja on July 15, with a major issue being the Muslim-Muslim ticket created by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate for the All Progressives Congress party. President Muhammadu Buhari, a Fulani Muslim, is term-limited and can't seek another term. His vice president is Yemi Osinbajo, a Christian. Tinubu, a Muslim and the former governor of Lagos state, has garnered controversy for having fellow Muslim Kashim Shettima, the former governor of Borno state, as his running mate for the next presidential election scheduled for February 2023. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tsbrenterprises/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tsbrenterprises/support

Last week's Economist magazine included an illuminating op-ed by Nigeria's vice-president on “the hypocrisy of rich countries' climate policies.” Like most emerging countries, Nigeria is simultaneously pursuing two goals; improving the access of Nigerians to energy, while reducing the country's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo's essay neatly captures the dilemma his and other […]

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has tasked developed nations to commit to fully funding Africa's energy transition. Osinbajo argued that Nigeria required $400 billion of new investment above business-as-usual spending to meet its net-zero target. He also stated that Africa was not a threat to the global climate targets, adding that LNG should be recognised as a clean cooking alternative. He also pointed out that the world would not be able to tackle collective challenges if poor nations are treated as second class, or their aspirations ignored.

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In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi talk about how they spent their Easter holiday, the Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo's declaration to contest in the next presidential elections and the death of Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi. For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to the 234 Essential newsletter here. You can also send fan mail to: fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions

Events in the past week had its ups and downs from the death of a famous gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu to President's "surprise" pardon of Convicted Former Governors and the Presidential declaration from Buhari's men, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's declaration of his intention to contest for the presidency might have come as a shock to many, even though it has been speculated for long.He may appear unbothered, but Bola Tinubu, seen as the Osinbajo's political  godfather, might have been one of those truly shaken.In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at what Osinbajo's declaration really means to the Jagaban's presidential aspirations.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday declared his intention to run for the presidential seat in the 2023 election, under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Below is his full declaration speech:WHY I AM RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, BY OSINBAJO*My experiences, insights, opportunities must be used for Nigeria and Nigerians, VP addsIn the past seven years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in war and peace, and a man of integrity, President Muhammadu Buhari.We have, together, worked through some of the most difficult times in the history of our Nation, but we have remained focused on securing the country, providing infrastructure and growing our economy.As stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution, our tenure will end next year.In this period of seven years, I have served the government in several capacities, and have, at the direction of Mr. President, represented our country in sensitive high level international engagements. I have been to practically all local governments in Nigeria. I have been in markets, factories, schools, and farms. I have been in agricultural, mining and oil producing communities; in the Delta, in Kebbi, Enugu, Borno; Rivers, Plateau and Ondo; & in all other States of the federation, listening to the diverse experiences and yearnings of our people.I have visited our gallant troops in the North East and our brothers and sisters in the IDP camps. I have felt the pain and anguish of victims in violent conflicts, terrorist attacks, flooding, fire and other disasters.I have been in the homes of many ordinary Nigerians in various parts of the country. I have sat with our techprenuers in Lagos, Edo, and Kaduna, with our Nollywood and Kannywood actors; with our musicians, from Lagos, Onitsha, and Kano. And I have spoken to small and large businesses.I stood where they stood and sat where they sat. I know their hopes, aspirations and fears; and I believe that in those hopes and aspirations are the seeds for the great Nigeria that we all desire.I believe that the very reason why the Almighty God gave me these experiences, these insights, and these opportunities, is that they must be put to the use of our country and it's great peoples.Which is why I am today, with utmost humility, formally declaring my intention to run for the Office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the platform of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.If by the grace of God and the will of the people, I am given the opportunity, then I believe that first, we must complete what we have started;*radically transforming our security and intelligence architecture,*completing the reform of our justice system focusing on adequate remuneration and welfare of judicial personnel,*ensuring justice for all and the observance of rule of law,*rapidly advancing our infrastructure development, especially power, roads, railways and broadband connectivity,*providing an excellent environment for businesses to thrive,*taking the agriculture revolution to the next level especially mechanization and developing the farm to table value chain*making sure that the government, its agencies and regulators serve the business community,*creating a tech economy that will provide jobs for millions;*enhancing our Social Investment Programme to a full scale social welfare scheme,*completing the promise of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within this decade,*completing the task of ensuring that all Nigerians, male and female, attend school,*reforming our educational system for relevance to the challenges of this century,*completing the task of universal health coverage for all,and*strengthening the capacity of States and Local Governments to deliver on their respective mandates.Above all, front and centre of our efforts will be the provision of jobs and opportunities for our young people.I now most solemnly and respectfully seek the support of fellow Nigerians everywhere in this land, and the diaspora, young and old, male and female, in the great and exciting journey that we have ahead of us.We will, working together, establish by the grace of God, the Nigeria of our dreams in a few short years. We will build on the foundation laid by our predecessors. We will need to move, with much speed, intentionality, and perseverance, towards the vision of a prosperous, stable, and secure nation.I am convinced beyond doubt that we have the creativity, the courage, the talent, and the resources to be the foremost black nation on earth. Let us now birth the expectations of greatness conceived generations before us.Let us build a Nigeria where the man from Nnewi sees the man in Gusau as his brother, where the woman in Warri sees the woman in Jalingo as her sister, where the love of our nation burns alike in the hearts of boys and girlsfrom Gboko to Yenogoa. Where everywhere, in this land, is home for everyone, where our diversities, tribes and faiths unite, rather than divide us.Let our tribes become one tribe; the Nigerian tribe, where all are treated fairly, justly and with respect. Where all are given equal access to the abundant opportunities that God has bestowed on this nation. It's time.God bless and keep our Republic and its great people.Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SANVice President, Federal Republic of NigeriaMonday April 11, 2022

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government made a strident effort to improve the health of Nigerians, including committing over N80 billion to equip health institutions across the country. Osinbajo says the federal government had also set up a special fund under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund to help address the high cost of healthcare for the poor. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire says the government was determined to revitalise facilities and services at the various healthcare centres at designated communities. He proposed that subnational governments should consider supporting the federal government's one per cent of consolidated federal revenue to Basic Health Care Provision Fund with equal matching grants for their own states and for Local Government Areas, respectively.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Tanzanian counterpart Dr Philip Isdor Mpango are united in their views regarding a just energy transition as the global community moves towards net-zero emissions target and the need for greater international collaboration in deterring unconstitutional changes of government in Africa. The special media aide Laolu Akande, says the duo discussed a wide range of issues of interest to Nigeria and Tanzania, including infrastructure development, trade and investment, technology, climate change, and democracy. They emphasized the need for regional bodies on the continent and others in the global community to support actions already taken by ECOWAS leaders.

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called for the cooperation of the international community including other global, regional bodies and financial institutions to concretize the efforts of the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States against unconstitutional changes of government and deter coup plotters. Osinbajo says there is a lot of attention being paid to coups d'etat going on, especially in the West African sub-region.He added that one of the critical things which have been discussed at various ECOWAS meetings is how to cooperate with the rest of the world, bodies such as the UN, EU and some of the Development Finance Institutions to give our sanctions more teeth.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo expressed worry about judicial interventions in election matters, concurring with rising calls for an interrogation of the role of the judiciary, especially, the Supreme Court, in electoral issues, specifically, whether it has not been exceeding its remits. The vice president says legal interpretation must always bow to the wish of the people, citing what he viewed as the unfortunate outcome of the 2019 elections in Zamfara State. Osinbajo insisted that appropriate interpretation of the law should always bow to the will of the electorate because the idea of democracy was for the people to determine their leaders.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @Dontee___ and @I_Am_Ilemona. They discussed: 1. Governor Waziri Tambuwal's Presidential ambition. 2. News reports alleging a corrupt business relationship between Bola Tinubu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. 3. The Central bank of Nigeria's new export & import guidelines.

The Federal Government is considering autogas as an alternative to the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol. The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, explained that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Economic Council, is also leading an effort in collaboration with state governors to discuss the government's plans to unveil palliatives to the people. The Minister says the Federal Government had in December 2021 rolled out an autogas programme called the National Gas Expansion Programme. Justice Derefaka, Technical Adviser on Gas Business and Policy Implementation to Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, had explained that vehicle owners will have different payment plans to covert their cars to autogas.

The Federal Government is considering autogas as an alternative to the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol. The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, explained that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Economic Council, is also leading an effort in collaboration with state governors to discuss the government's plans to unveil palliatives to the people. The Minister says the Federal Government had in December 2021 rolled out an autogas programme called the National Gas Expansion Programme. Justice Derefaka, Technical Adviser on Gas Business and Policy Implementation to Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, had explained that vehicle owners will have different payment plans to covert their cars to autogas.

The Federal Government is considering autogas as an alternative to the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol. The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, explained that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Economic Council, is also leading an effort in collaboration with state governors to discuss the government's plans to unveil palliatives to the people. The Minister says the Federal Government had in December 2021 rolled out an autogas programme called the National Gas Expansion Programme. Justice Derefaka, Technical Adviser on Gas Business and Policy Implementation to Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, had explained that vehicle owners will have different payment plans to covert their cars to autogas.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that democracy remains the best system of establishing governments because it guarantees respect for the fundamental rights of individuals to choose their leaders. The VP noted that democracy as a system of government guarantees the accountability of the elected to the electorate. As the electorate determines in every electoral cycle by their free choice whether the mandate given was properly utilized.” Prof. Osinbajo says that man has not yet developed a fairer and more just system of establishing governments than that the government be a government of the people by the people for the people.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that democracy remains the best system of establishing governments because it guarantees respect for the fundamental rights of individuals to choose their leaders. The VP noted that democracy as a system of government guarantees the accountability of the elected to the electorate. As the electorate determines in every electoral cycle by their free choice whether the mandate given was properly utilized.” Prof. Osinbajo says that man has not yet developed a fairer and more just system of establishing governments than that the government be a government of the people by the people for the people.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that democracy remains the best system of establishing governments because it guarantees respect for the fundamental rights of individuals to choose their leaders. The VP noted that democracy as a system of government guarantees the accountability of the elected to the electorate. As the electorate determines in every electoral cycle by their free choice whether the mandate given was properly utilized.” Prof. Osinbajo says that man has not yet developed a fairer and more just system of establishing governments than that the government be a government of the people by the people for the people.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday expressed optimism that young Nigerian graduates can provide solutions to the biggest challenges confronting the nation. The Vice President says while young Nigerians, particularly the OAU graduands, stood on the shoulders of great men and women before them, the onus is on their generation to “deal with the biggest issues that confront the world, and our nation.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday expressed optimism that young Nigerian graduates can provide solutions to the biggest challenges confronting the nation. The Vice President says while young Nigerians, particularly the OAU graduands, stood on the shoulders of great men and women before them, the onus is on their generation to “deal with the biggest issues that confront the world, and our nation.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday expressed optimism that young Nigerian graduates can provide solutions to the biggest challenges confronting the nation. The Vice President says while young Nigerians, particularly the OAU graduands, stood on the shoulders of great men and women before them, the onus is on their generation to “deal with the biggest issues that confront the world, and our nation.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that the public sector is critical for national development, very vital for governance, and quality public service delivery. Prof. Osinbajo noted at the secretariat that the commissioning was historic because the seat of the civil service of any arm of government anywhere in the world is usually one of the major monuments enshrining not just the power, but also the splendour of the authority of government. He says the imposing complex clearly meets this requirement and in due course, such buildings become historical monuments.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that the public sector is critical for national development, very vital for governance, and quality public service delivery. Prof. Osinbajo noted at the secretariat that the commissioning was historic because the seat of the civil service of any arm of government anywhere in the world is usually one of the major monuments enshrining not just the power, but also the splendour of the authority of government. He says the imposing complex clearly meets this requirement and in due course, such buildings become historical monuments.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that the public sector is critical for national development, very vital for governance, and quality public service delivery. Prof. Osinbajo noted at the secretariat that the commissioning was historic because the seat of the civil service of any arm of government anywhere in the world is usually one of the major monuments enshrining not just the power, but also the splendour of the authority of government. He says the imposing complex clearly meets this requirement and in due course, such buildings become historical monuments.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says more resources are required for higher institutions of learning to invest in research, He says the country should focus on how to endow research because ultimately, research is what puts us on the world map of intellectual achievement and attainment. He made the call for more resources to be devoted to research, adding that universities like UNILAG, ought to be at the frontline of scholarships and intellectual achievements. The Vice President stated that the country needs to be able to put some resources behind research, especially scientific type research where benefits can be seen immediately.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says more resources are required for higher institutions of learning to invest in research, He says the country should focus on how to endow research because ultimately, research is what puts us on the world map of intellectual achievement and attainment. He made the call for more resources to be devoted to research, adding that universities like UNILAG, ought to be at the frontline of scholarships and intellectual achievements. The Vice President stated that the country needs to be able to put some resources behind research, especially scientific type research where benefits can be seen immediately.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says more resources are required for higher institutions of learning to invest in research, He says the country should focus on how to endow research because ultimately, research is what puts us on the world map of intellectual achievement and attainment. He made the call for more resources to be devoted to research, adding that universities like UNILAG, ought to be at the frontline of scholarships and intellectual achievements. The Vice President stated that the country needs to be able to put some resources behind research, especially scientific type research where benefits can be seen immediately.

The Federal Government has revealed plans to boost the digital economy with a $600m Innovation Fund from the African Development Bank. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that they have a $600million Innovation Fund with the African Development Bank which they hope will really energize the industry Osinbajo identified the digital economy as an area that is “big for us and the next couple of years, and we are focusing on it.” He says the government's strategy is to enhance productivity by focusing on value addition as the guiding principle for all sectors, especially agriculture, manufacturing, solid minerals, digital services, tourism, hospitality, and entertainment.

The Federal Government has revealed plans to boost the digital economy with a $600m Innovation Fund from the African Development Bank. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that they have a $600million Innovation Fund with the African Development Bank which they hope will really energize the industry Osinbajo identified the digital economy as an area that is “big for us and the next couple of years, and we are focusing on it.” He says the government's strategy is to enhance productivity by focusing on value addition as the guiding principle for all sectors, especially agriculture, manufacturing, solid minerals, digital services, tourism, hospitality, and entertainment.

The Federal Government has revealed plans to boost the digital economy with a $600m Innovation Fund from the African Development Bank. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that they have a $600million Innovation Fund with the African Development Bank which they hope will really energize the industry Osinbajo identified the digital economy as an area that is “big for us and the next couple of years, and we are focusing on it.” He says the government's strategy is to enhance productivity by focusing on value addition as the guiding principle for all sectors, especially agriculture, manufacturing, solid minerals, digital services, tourism, hospitality, and entertainment.

On this episode of Terms and Conditions Podcast, in the absence of Melody and Excel, Motolani chats with Congressman Bimbo Daramola, a businessman, politician and convener of Nigerian Skit Industry Awards talks about his decision to lead a delegation of thespians, comedians and skit makers, to meet VP Yemi Osinbajo, the resulting social media ruckus, replies Mr. Macaroni, discusses the lack of trust of Nigerian youth in Nigerian politicians and more.

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says that despite the challenges the country is currently facing, Nigerians should not lose hope as it remains a nation with great promises and a bright future.Prof. Osinbajo urged Nigerians to speak positively about the country to stir up faith among citizens of its future.The VP affirmed that he is completely convinced that the future of the nation is very bright indeed.The VP further noted that despite the complexities of some national issues, God is the God of complex situations.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says that despite the challenges the country is currently facing, Nigerians should not lose hope as it remains a nation with great promises and a bright future.Prof. Osinbajo urged Nigerians to speak positively about the country to stir up faith among citizens of its future.The VP affirmed that he is completely convinced that the future of the nation is very bright indeed.The VP further noted that despite the complexities of some national issues, God is the God of complex situations.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says that despite the challenges the country is currently facing, Nigerians should not lose hope as it remains a nation with great promises and a bright future.Prof. Osinbajo urged Nigerians to speak positively about the country to stir up faith among citizens of its future.The VP affirmed that he is completely convinced that the future of the nation is very bright indeed.The VP further noted that despite the complexities of some national issues, God is the God of complex situations.

ABUJA – In receipt of reports from judicial panels regarding EndSARS protests set up in 28 States across the country and in the FCT, the National Economic Council have resolved that payment of compensation to victims should proceed with each State, in collaboration with the Federal Government, establishing the modalities for the settlement of all monetary compensations awarded by the panels.According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int'l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by ‘Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Office of the Vice President, equally, NEC, which is composed of all State Governors in the Federation and representatives of the FG, Chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, also unanimously resolved on Friday, October 15, 2021, to ensure the prosecution of persons indicted by the panels. The Council specifically directed States “to immediately forward copies of final reports of the panels to their Attorneys-General for prompt arraignment and prosecution of all indicted persons.“Where incidents in the reports relate to matters of discipline, in addition to prosecution, NEC urged the Nigeria Police Force to take disciplinary action on the affected officers in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020.”Also rising from today's NEC meeting, members strongly advised those planning protests to mark the anniversary of the ENDSARS to reconsider the option in view of “current security situation across the country and the possibility of such protests being hijacked by armed hoodlums and other opportunistic criminals to cause mayhem at such protest events and venues.”Below are the NEC resolutions on the panels and an advisory on the planned protests:NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS ON “ENDSARS” PANELS' REPORTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY – 15TH OCTOBER 2021At its meeting today, 15th October 2021, the National Economic Council (NEC/Council) received an update on the Reports of Judicial Panels of Inquiry into Allegations of Human Rights Violations against Members of Nigeria Police Force and other Security Agencies.2. It may be recalled that following the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, which later transformed into violent demonstrations, in furtherance of resolution of NEC, twenty-eight (28) States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) (under the auspices of the National Human Rights Commission) had set up Judicial Panels/Commissions of Inquiry (Panels) to investigate allegations of violations of human rights levied against members of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, especially members of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).3. The 28 States that set up these Panels were Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Kaduna, Katsina, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, and Taraba.4. Out of the 28 States, 11 States (Abia, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Kwara, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Plateau, and Rivers) have submitted their final reports to Council; with Lagos, set to finalise its sittings on 19th October 2021, submitting an interim report. Governors of other States including Delta and Ebonyi at today's meeting also indicated that their reports would be submitted soon.5. Following deliberations on the recommendations of the panels, NEC agreed/resolved as follows, (and this applies to all the States and FCT that set up the panels):PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS6. Each State, in collaboration with the Federal Government, shall establish modalities for the settlement of all monetary compensations awarded by the Panels. Already, as resolved by NEC, a number of States have set up Victims Compensation Funds, from which several victims have already received payments of sums awarded to them by the panels.PROSECUTION OF INDICTED PERSONS (SECURITY PERSONNEL AND CIVILIANS)7. Council directed State Governors to immediately forward copies of final reports of the panels to their Attorneys-General for prompt arraignment and prosecution of all indicted persons.8. Where incidents in the reports relate to matters of discipline, in addition to prosecution, NEC urged the Nigeria Police Force to take disciplinary action on the affected officers in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020.IMPROVED EFFICIENCY OF NIGERIA POLICE FORCE AND OTHER SECURITY AGENCIES' ARCHITECTURE9. NEC called on the leadership of the security agencies to ensure that –a. Persons recruited into arms-bearing security agencies undergo psychiatric evaluations and drug tests before enlistment and periodically after enlistment to ensure that the personnel are psychologically fit to carry live weapons and to identify behavioural tendencies that may require psycho-social interventions.b. Personnel of the agencies dutifully observes Rules of Engagement in the discharge of their functions/duties around and within the civilian populace.c. While acknowledging the various initiatives introduced by the Federal Government to:*strengthen police accountability through the Police Service Commission,*sustain improved funding and budgetary allocation to the Nigeria Police Force and other securities agencies,*and the lifting of the ban on recruitment of police officers,Council urged the Federal Government to give priority to the general welfare of police officers and personnel of other security agencies.In particular, it advocated the review of pension and gratuity of retired police officers and attainment of parity of remuneration by police officers with sister security agencies.d. Undertake a comprehensive assessment of all police stations across the country with a view to ensuring that they are fit for purpose.e. Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies should deploy cutting-edge technology in the fight against crimes.f. Nigeria Police Force to, in line with the mandatory training provisions of the Police Act 2020, prioritize training of Police Officers on procedures for the entrenchment of Human Rights Provisions guaranteed by the Constitution and on the professional handling of weapons.g. All those detained by the Police as a result of the EndSars protests are expeditiously processed with due regard to the principles of fair hearing.h. The system established within the Nigeria Police Force for receipt and handling of complaints or petitions is strengthened, and all police officers on duty should be in police-approved uniform with their full names and force numbers boldly written for easy identification.i. The States should, as resolved by NEC:i)Properly utilize and support the community policing programme of the Federal Government, with active collaborative efforts and participation of traditional rulers, elders, youths, vigilante groups, etc.;ii)Establish standing committees under States Ministries of Justice to address human rights violations on a continuous basis; andiii)Take measures aimed at flushing out miscreants squatting in uncompleted buildings, and other blackout spots that serve as hideouts for criminals.THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL ALSO ISSUED AN ADVISORY ON PUBLIC PROTESTS AT THIS TIME AS FOLLOWS:While appreciating the role of lawful peaceful protests in the advancement of public discourse under democratic governance, the National Economic Council (NEC) strongly advises those planning public protests across the country to mark the anniversary of the #EndSARS, to consider other lawful alternative means of engagement.This is because of the current security situation across the country and the possibility of such protests being hijacked by armed hoodlums and other opportunistic criminals to cause mayhem at such protest events and venues. Council, therefore, urges the organizers to reconsider their plan.NEC would also like to point out the various actions already taken by Federal and State Governments to address the grievances that led to the 2020 protests, including:* the disbandment of SARS;*broad police reforms;*establishment of judicial panels of inquiries to investigate allegations of human rights violations by members of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies;* recommendations of which panels are already at various stages of implementation including the setup of Victims Compensation Funds from which several victims have received payments of sums awarded to them by the panels;*and prosecution of police personnel indicted by the panels.These are commendable actions that ought to be taken to a logical conclusion in a peaceful atmosphere.Organizers of the planned protests should explore the various channels of communication with governments at various levels to advance their positions and avert the breakdown of law and order that may result from such public protests.Credit- Startrend International

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo tasked states to think out of the box in raising their respective Internally Generated Revenues.He says by thinking differently there is a need for a sub-national to think like a sovereign State.He says there is a different mindset when they are sure of a monthly allocation of cash at least enough to pay salaries, whether they generate income or not.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo tasked states to think out of the box in raising their respective Internally Generated Revenues.He says by thinking differently there is a need for a sub-national to think like a sovereign State.He says there is a different mindset when they are sure of a monthly allocation of cash at least enough to pay salaries, whether they generate income or not.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo tasked states to think out of the box in raising their respective Internally Generated Revenues.He says by thinking differently there is a need for a sub-national to think like a sovereign State.He says there is a different mindset when they are sure of a monthly allocation of cash at least enough to pay salaries, whether they generate income or not.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that he is not calling for the devaluation of the naira contrary to some reports that trailed his speech at the opening session of the mid-term ministerial performance review retreat at the presidential villa, Abuja.Osinbajo in a statement says he rather advocates a forex policy to curb corruption.The Vice President says those who have access to the dollars at N410 turn round to sell it were benefiting from the current exchange rate.He says the Naira exchange rate benefits only those who are able to obtain the dollar at N410, some of who simply turn round and sell to the parallel market at N570.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that he is not calling for the devaluation of the naira contrary to some reports that trailed his speech at the opening session of the mid-term ministerial performance review retreat at the presidential villa, Abuja.Osinbajo in a statement says he rather advocates a forex policy to curb corruption.The Vice President says those who have access to the dollars at N410 turn round to sell it were benefiting from the current exchange rate.He says the Naira exchange rate benefits only those who are able to obtain the dollar at N410, some of who simply turn round and sell to the parallel market at N570.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that he is not calling for the devaluation of the naira contrary to some reports that trailed his speech at the opening session of the mid-term ministerial performance review retreat at the presidential villa, Abuja.Osinbajo in a statement says he rather advocates a forex policy to curb corruption.The Vice President says those who have access to the dollars at N410 turn round to sell it were benefiting from the current exchange rate.He says the Naira exchange rate benefits only those who are able to obtain the dollar at N410, some of who simply turn round and sell to the parallel market at N570.

Mataimakin shugaban Najeriya Farfesa Yemi Osinbajo ya ce karya darajar takardar kudi ta Naira ita ce hanya daya tilo da za ta magance matsalar tattalin arzikin da kasar ke fama da shi Yemi Osinbajo wanda shi ne shugaban kwamitin kolin tattalin arziki na kasar ya ce akwai bukatar karya darajar Nairar a zahiri maimakon bi ta bayan fage. Kan hakan Rukayya Abba Kabara ta zanta da masanin tattalin arziki Dr Shamsudeen Muhammad Ibrahim na Jami'ar Bayero ta Kano.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has admitted that the Nigeria Police Force is not properly funded, attributing it as the major challenge facing the security agency.Osinbajo says the Federal Government worked with the National Assembly to enact the Police Trust Fund Act.Osinbajo, however, maintained that despite the challenges, the Federal Government is committed to improving the livelihood of police personnel.He explained that President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has been developing the Niger Delta region through the Niger Delta Development Commission.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has admitted that the Nigeria Police Force is not properly funded, attributing it as the major challenge facing the security agency.Osinbajo says the Federal Government worked with the National Assembly to enact the Police Trust Fund Act.Osinbajo, however, maintained that despite the challenges, the Federal Government is committed to improving the livelihood of police personnel.He explained that President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has been developing the Niger Delta region through the Niger Delta Development Commission.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has admitted that the Nigeria Police Force is not properly funded, attributing it as the major challenge facing the security agency.Osinbajo says the Federal Government worked with the National Assembly to enact the Police Trust Fund Act.Osinbajo, however, maintained that despite the challenges, the Federal Government is committed to improving the livelihood of police personnel.He explained that President Muhammadu Buhari's administration has been developing the Niger Delta region through the Niger Delta Development Commission.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says in pursuit of a more united and peaceful society, Christian groups and leaders of faith in Nigeria must preach fairness and equity at all times and be relentless advocates of freedom of worship, justice, and the rule of law, The VP says that fairness, equity and respect for the rights of others are fundamental to peace and security hence Christian leaders at all levels must strive to promote those virtues despite the challenges.He says that Christ did not come to establish a religion or to condemn men, but to show all men that his own righteousness is the qualification for eternal life.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says in pursuit of a more united and peaceful society, Christian groups and leaders of faith in Nigeria must preach fairness and equity at all times and be relentless advocates of freedom of worship, justice, and the rule of law, The VP says that fairness, equity and respect for the rights of others are fundamental to peace and security hence Christian leaders at all levels must strive to promote those virtues despite the challenges.He says that Christ did not come to establish a religion or to condemn men, but to show all men that his own righteousness is the qualification for eternal life.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says in pursuit of a more united and peaceful society, Christian groups and leaders of faith in Nigeria must preach fairness and equity at all times and be relentless advocates of freedom of worship, justice, and the rule of law, The VP says that fairness, equity and respect for the rights of others are fundamental to peace and security hence Christian leaders at all levels must strive to promote those virtues despite the challenges.He says that Christ did not come to establish a religion or to condemn men, but to show all men that his own righteousness is the qualification for eternal life.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on leaders to make sacrifices in order to deal with tensions among people of different faiths and ethnicities in the country.He stated that there is no way that they can deal with the tensions between the faiths and ethnicities in Nigeria today unless those in leadership are prepared to make some important sacrifices.Osinbajo says those sacrifices are in what they say, how they say it, and then sacrifices also in the acknowledgement of whatever people are saying and the willingness to accept.Osinbajo also called for interfaith dialogue, emphasizing the importance of language and communication to prevent violence.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on leaders to make sacrifices in order to deal with tensions among people of different faiths and ethnicities in the country.He stated that there is no way that they can deal with the tensions between the faiths and ethnicities in Nigeria today unless those in leadership are prepared to make some important sacrifices.Osinbajo says those sacrifices are in what they say, how they say it, and then sacrifices also in the acknowledgement of whatever people are saying and the willingness to accept.Osinbajo also called for interfaith dialogue, emphasizing the importance of language and communication to prevent violence.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on leaders to make sacrifices in order to deal with tensions among people of different faiths and ethnicities in the country.He stated that there is no way that they can deal with the tensions between the faiths and ethnicities in Nigeria today unless those in leadership are prepared to make some important sacrifices.Osinbajo says those sacrifices are in what they say, how they say it, and then sacrifices also in the acknowledgement of whatever people are saying and the willingness to accept.Osinbajo also called for interfaith dialogue, emphasizing the importance of language and communication to prevent violence.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, and Nigeria's gas initiatives, will transform the nation into a gas-based industrialized country. He explained that they will create a better-managed petroleum industry with more value addition for both investors and Nigerians alike.Prof. Osinbajo says the main goal of the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill and the gas initiatives aforementioned are to transform Nigeria not only into a gas-based industrialized nation through enhanced accelerated gas revolution. He says locally, they launch into the brave new world for the oil and gas industry with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged the management of the Nigerian Exchange Limited to explore more avenues of growing the stock market by venturing into emerging frontiers.The Vice President also commended the completion of the demutualisation of the stock exchange, describing it as a welcome development, as Popoola made a presentation on the post-demutualisation of the company's activities.Professor Osinbajo assured the management that the government will create policies that will enable the company and the stock market to reach greater heights.Chief Executive Officer, Mr Temi Popoola says the organisation has been repositioned for profit and is now aligned to the tastes and preferences of the market.He says under the new arrangement, the market will be opened for more companies to be listed, resulting in more revenues for the government as listed companies pay more taxes and are more responsive to the environment they operate in.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the N15 trillion Infrastructure Company Limited created by the federal government to bridge the nation's huge infrastructure gap is to take off in the third quarter of the year.Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that although the government's economic reforms had paid off in telecommunications, pension and maritime sectors, the current administration was making efforts to address the challenges in the power sector privatisation.Emefiele says the federal government had approved KPMG as the financial adviser to InfraCo, adding that the firm is expected to commence operations in the third quarter of 2021.He stated that for Nigeria to attain meaningful growth, there must be huge investments in key sectors of the economy, including infrastructure such as rail and power, among others.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission to perform their statutory functions to review downward the remuneration and allowances of President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, 36 governors and members of the National Assembly”.SERAP says that slashing jumbo pay for these high-ranking political office-holders would reduce the unfair pay disparity between political officer holders and judicial officers, address the persistent poor treatment of judges, and improve access of victims of corruption to justice and effective remedies.SERAP added that an order of mandamus to direct and compel the RMAFC to perform its mandatory constitutional duty to urgently review upward the remuneration, salaries, and allowances, as well as the conditions of service for Nigerian judges.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari will not waste time before signing the Petroleum Industry Bill which has just been passed by the National Assembly.Osinbajo described the passage of the legislation as a feat noting that he was not unmindful of the challenges faced by operators in the oil and gas sector.Osinbajo says the global lockdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic had pushed the industry into a state of major economic crisis and further amplified the global clamour for cleaner and more sustainable renewable energy.Osinbajo stated that the future survival and the success of many players in the industry will not only depend on their achieving greater focus on cleaner energy sources but also upon their ability to deliver low-cost solutions to their stakeholders.

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo blamed corruption and lack of transparency, among other factors, for poor contract negotiations in Nigeria.The Vice President made the comment while addressing a two-day capacity building workshop for negotiators.Vice-President Osinbajo cited the P&ID case and the Strategic Alliance Contract case where Nigeria is at risk of losing billions of dollars due to poor and shrewd negotiations of the contracts.He called for proper negotiation by Nigeria in the ongoing discussion on climate change which he says should put into consideration Nigeria's peculiar economic situation and needs of the citizens.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is set to utilise its legal provisions that empower the Federal Government to collect taxes on profits made in the country by global technology and digital firms not based in the country, but with a significant economic presence here.The Vice President says it is already empowered to widen the tax net, including through the collection of taxes on the Nigerian income of global tech giants with a significant economic presence here, even if they have not established an office or permanent establishment and are currently not paying taxes in Nigeria.He says they have had severe economic downturns which of course imply that we may not be able to collect taxes with the aggressiveness that would ordinarily be expected.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that the National Economic Council will convene a special session to consider all the reports that are ready from the judicial panels set up late last year to address the concerns of Nigerians on allegations of police brutality and other related issues.Osinbajo says the council would also consider the implementation of the reports, including remedies, redress and compensations.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says with the challenges affecting the country at this time, there is a need for proactive leaders who are prepared to bring Nigerians together.Prof. Osinbajo says the country needs all the leaders, the best leaders, the most proactive leaders, leaders prepared to bring the country together. The Vice President says the progress of his kingdom and its people will be determined by the quality of leadership he provides, which is a yardstick to measure the role of traditional rulers in the country.

Economic and bilateral ties are to top the agenda of discussions between Nigeria and Vietnam when Vice President Yemi Osinbajo undertakes an official visit to the South-East Asian nation later in the year. The country, with a 70 percent ease-of-doing-business ranking as of 2020, is ranked in the developing/emerging country group with a lower-middle-income economy, with the nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in excess of $355 billion and a purchasing power parity of $1.142 trillion in 2021. With a population of 97.46 million by 2019, and an unemployment rate of 3.3% by 2020, the economy of Vietnam is a socialist-oriented economy, which is the 36th largest in the world as measured by nominal gross domestic product (GDP) and 23rd largest in the world as measured by purchasing power parity (PPP). Vietnam is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the World Trade Organisation (WTO)

Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is on the path of ensuring more access to affordable, reliable energy for its populace, as well as transitioning to the use of cleaner energy in line with the net-zero emissions global target, but an end of international funding for gas as a fossil fuel would create dire challenges for gas-producing countries especially in Africa.The Vice President noted that Nigeria is already transitioning from petrol to natural gas, which is accepted more or less as a transition fuel, the bridge to renewable energy.He says Nigeria supports the goal of the Commonwealth in outlining responsible transition pathways to decarbonize and achieve net and negative zero emissions.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, decorates Usman Alkali Baba with the rank of Inspector-General of Police. Former President Goodluck Jonathan says it's difficult to find a loyal person after leaving power. Strike action was necessitated due to the failure of the government to implement a judgment granting financial autonomy to the judicial arm of government - JUSUN Those are the Big 3, Lagos. LetsTalk! #NigeriainfoHF

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo described the current travails being faced by Nigeria as stepping stones to a greater future for the country.Osinbajo says despite the challenges the nation faces the Nigerian people, are more than able to surmount the problems.The vice president urged him to stay focused on delivering quality leadership in service to the people while ensuring that their well-being remains a cardinal point for the state government.He says there are at least three possible forms of opposition to the government.He identified them as political opposition, time and when the leader is discouraged or distracted.

The federal government foreclosed access to the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine it received on Tuesday to states without adequate security at their cold stores.Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, says states yet to fulfill stipulated conditions for benefitting from the vaccines would not get the vaccines.He spoke as the federal government firmed up preparations for distributing the vaccine to states ahead of the vaccination, expected to begin tomorrow with the immunisation of President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo among other dignitaries, billed to be televised live to assure people of the safety of the vaccine.The governors of the 36 states also rose from a meeting that all of them with their deputies will take the COVID-19 vaccines on March 9 in their respective states.The federal government says the country had at least two vaccine candidates but no resources for clinical trial phases.

The Federal Government on Thursday commissioned a 1.12 MW Captive Solar Hybrid Power Plant at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.The plant was executed under the government’s Energizing Education Programme, an initiative aimed at providing 37 Federal Universities and seven Teaching Hospitals with captive energy solutions that will ensure sustainable and reliable power for students and faculty.Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who commissioned the plant virtually, says Nigeria plans to reduce carbon emission by 20 percent by 2030.The Vice president says this is in line with the globally endorsed Climate Change agenda and the Buhari administration’s effort to connect more communities to off-grid power and reliable energy sources.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami on has said the National Identification Numbers database is superior to the Bank Verification Numbers.Dr Isa Pantami explained that he briefed the National Economic Sustainability Committee, headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the imperative of replacing BVN with NIN.Dr Pantami argued that while BVN was only for account holders with various banks, the NIN is for all Nigerians, irrespective of their status.Dr Pantami argued that the National Identification Number is established by law.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said that the Federal Government’s vision to lift at least 20 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next two years is now within reach.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has emphasised the need for Nigeria to remain an indivisible entity despite the differences in religion, ethnicity, political affiliations, or other diversities among the citizenry.Osinbajo urged Nigerians, both home and in diaspora, to be committed to ensuring Nigeria’s unity, saying the nation is stronger together than being apart.Osinbajo, who was represented at the church service by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, said Nigerians must at every opportunity insist that every great multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation has, through thick and thin, fought to realise the great dividends of diversity and pluralism.

The federal government on Thursday listed President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, among the first set of Nigerians to be administered with COVID-19 vaccines, when the country takes delivery of the first batch by the end of the month.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, don call Nigerian youths say make dem no surrender to the challenges wey the nation dey face. E say na Nigerian youth get the key to wetin go make the country more united, peaceful and prosperous nation. Vice preside, Yemi Osibajo yarn dis one ontop online meeting of the NASFAT Global Youth Seminar wey dem call “a Unified, Peaceful and Prosperous Nigeria”.