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A group of 60 lawmakers in the House of Representatives, popularly known as G-60 lawmakers, on Thursday, called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokeun, to stop aiding the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike in meddling in the Rivers State political crisis. The lawmakers spoke against Thursday’s ruling of the Court of Appeal
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE), has advised the federal government to develop standards and codes that will improve standards in the sustainable energy sector that is critical driver of Nigeria’s economic growth and development. Engr Felix Olu, president of the institute, gave the advice in Abuja at the just concluded NIEE
Develop standards, codes to improve standards in sustainable energy – NIEEE tells Nigerian govt
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE), has advised the federal government to develop standards and codes that will improve standards in the sustainable energy sector that is critical driver of Nigeria’s economic growth and development.
Engr Felix Olu, president of the institute, gave the advice in Abuja at the just concluded NIEE 2024 conference themed, ‘Harnessing Standards for Sustainable Energy and Economic Growth’.
He said that there is a crucial need to develop standards, codes, and guidelines in energy development in order to tackle the issue of quackery and enhance standardisation of goods and services, saying that it the only way Nigeria can boost efficiency in the sector.
Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NASENI, explained that aligning with global best practices ensures that innovations in sustainable energy are accessible across the country’s diverse regions.
Halilu observed, “Standards not only enhance our economy but also support the deployment of innovations, contributing to our development goals.”
Develop standards, codes to improve standards in sustainable energy – NIEEE tells Nigerian govt
A civil society group, Osun Democrats, has scolded the Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for allegedly assuming the role of a court in the Osun local government crisis, affirming that “the AGF is not a court of law and cannot stop election nor interprete court rulings.” The group in a statement
Osun crisis: Rights group faults AGF Fagbemi, says opinion biased, unfounded
A civil society group, Osun Democrats, has scolded the Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for allegedly assuming the role of a court in the Osun local government crisis, affirming that “the AGF is not a court of law and cannot stop election nor interprete court rulings.”
The group in a statement on Thursday night insisted the AGF had no constitutional power to interpret judgment of law court or function to stop conduct of local government elections.
Specifically, the civil society body opined that Fagbemi’s opinion was tainted with bias and as such was unfounded.
The position of the group was contained in a statement titled, “Fagbemi, ex-Oyetola’s lawyer is not a court of law and cannot stop local government election” and signed by its legal adviser, Adewale Fowora.
Part of the statement read, “We were shocked that a supposed Chief Law Officer of the Federation has decided to speak on matters on which he is an interested party as a lawyer to Mr Gboyega Oyetola and from which he should have recused himself.
“He is not only a biased assessor but he has no power to stop an election nor clarify a court judgement.
“Only a court of law can stop an election, not an Attorney General. Secondly, only a court can interpret its own rulings when there are differences in opinions about a court’s judgments.
“Thirdly, the court system has its procedure for enforcing its own judgment and not through self help, which the Attorney General openly supported.
“When there are disputes about the meaning of a court judgement, parties are expected to approach the court for interpretation.
“The AGF has no constitutional mandate to assume the powers and functions of the courts.
“Much more worrisome is the biased refusal to mention the APP judgement which sacked the APC council aspirants.
“The APP judgement was not the subject of appeal at Akure and so the Appeal Court’s ruling at Akure has nothing to do with the subsisting APP judgement.
“We are also worried at how the AGF muddled up his narration. Who made information available to his office? Why can’t he approach the originating courts for verified judgements? Why is a whole Attorney General openly supporting self help apologists who took the law into their own hands.
“We advise the Osun state government to go ahead with the election on Saturday. The AGF Statement is a political action which has no foundation in law.
“AGF is not the court and he cannot exercise the powers of the court”.
Osun crisis: Rights group faults AGF Fagbemi, says opinion biased, unfounded
The naira has been listed among the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024. This is according to the latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, a new report by the World Bank. As of the end of August 2024, the naira had depreciated by approximately 43 per cent year-to-date, making it one of the region’s weakest
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The naira has been listed among the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024. This is according to the latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, a new report by the World Bank. As of the end of August 2024, the naira had depreciated by approximately 43 per cent year-to-date, making it one of the region’s weakest