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Operators in the maritime sector have stated that the tourism industry, which should significantly contribute to the Federal Government’s income, is being hindered by administrative inefficiencies and lack of strategic leadership. They called for proper utilisation of the maritime tourism resources in the country. In a chat with journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, the former
The Controller of Ogun I Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Idiroko, Mohammed Shuaibu, on Wednesday, urged the 60 newly promoted officers of the agency to step up the fight against smugglers and all forms of economic sabotaging and criminal acts that constitute a threat to the security of nation’s border. Shuaibu said that the
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The Controller of Ogun I Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Idiroko, Mohammed Shuaibu, on Wednesday, urged the 60 newly promoted officers of the agency to step up the fight against smugglers and all forms of economic sabotaging and criminal acts that constitute a threat to the security of nation’s border. Shuaibu said that the
The committee set up by the Federal Government to review the tariff structure by telecommunication companies has not met since its inauguration, Saturday PUNCH learnt. The committee which is made up of 10 members of equal numbers from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Federal Government was meant to come up with recommendations two weeks after
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The committee set up by the Federal Government to review the tariff structure by telecommunication companies has not met since its inauguration, Saturday PUNCH learnt. The committee which is made up of 10 members of equal numbers from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Federal Government was meant to come up with recommendations two weeks after
The Delta State Government has approved a budget proposal of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. The budget proposal, which will be transmitted to the Delta State Assembly, is made up of recurrent expenditure of N348, 717, 758, 635, representing 37.25 per cent of the budget and capital expenditure of N587, N587,361,060, 084 representing
Budget proposal: Delta approves N936bn for 2025
The Delta State Government has approved a budget proposal of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year.
The budget proposal, which will be transmitted to the Delta State Assembly, is made up of recurrent expenditure of N348, 717, 758, 635, representing 37.25 per cent of the budget and capital expenditure of N587, N587,361,060, 084 representing 62.75 per cent of the budget.
Delta State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Sunny Ekedayen, flanked by Commissioner for Information, Ifeanyi Osuoza, Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) Charles Aniagwu and Commissioner for Directorate of Riverine Infrastructural Development, Chief Ebikeme Clark, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting of the State Executive Council, SEC, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Monday.
“By way of comparison, the budget proposal for 2025 is 29.12 per cent bigger than that of the current year 2024. Emphasis, as always, is on the focus areas: agriculture; micro, small, and medium enterprises; youths; tourism and entertainment; social safety and poverty alleviation; physical infrastructure and education,” he said.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Information, Ifeanyi Osuoza, warned contractors whose projects have been more than a year to expect sanctions if they refuse to mobilise to sites this dry season.
“We cannot wait for any contractor to mobilise to site as it pleases them. Every project has the advantage of this dry season and every serious contractor should mobilise to site,” Osuoza stated, maintaining that the government has zero tolerance for delays.
Budget proposal: Delta approves N936bn for 2025