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COP28: Amidst austerity, Nigeria's govt-funded delegates increased 250% in one year

View this email in your browser Headlines COP28: Amidst austerity, Nigeria's govt-funded delegates increased 250% in one year The 422 persons funded by the Nigerian government also suggests that the Nigerian government funded more delegates to COP28 than the UK and the US combined. Read More 2024 Budget: EFCC proposes N2.6 billion for vehicles, demands extra N33 billion allocation EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the commission needs more resources to execute its mandates so as not to be criticised by Nigerians and the parliament for performing below expectations. National Assembly to 'sanction' ministers, MDAs 'not committed to budget defence' Mr Akpabio said the Senate and the House of Representatives will not tolerate ministers or heads of departments and agencies not interested in defending the allocations to their ministries or agencies in the 2024 budget. COP28: Citizens criticise Nigerian agencies' junket to Dubai to sign MoU The celebratory announcement of the partnership seemingly to justify their participation in the conference and the government-funded trip to Dubai, angered many Nigerians who believe it was a waste of scarce public resources. YOUR FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED   Tell us your opinion on this story and you may be featured in a follow up article. What do you think about our editorial on the CBN and the necessity of saving the naira, to save Nigeria? Most Recent Stories Senate panel summons NPA over $1.85 billion, N1.87 billion debts The Senate committee said the non-payment of shipping and service boat dues by terminal operators was raised in the annual report of the Auditor General of the Federation. Read More Police kill suspected IPOB commander, dislodge others from camp The slain commander, identified as Ishaka, was second in command to the main leader of the IPOB syndicate in the area, Ebube Virus, the police said. Supreme Court imposes N40 million fine on Nigerian lawyer The court asked the senior lawyer to pay the fine to four respondents in a suit he filed on the Imo governorship tussle. Nigerian govt to boost revenue with climate change loss, damage funds – Finance Minister The minister said climate change financing is necessary because the government needs cheaper and free funding. Victim buried alive by suspected kidnappers after collecting ransom Kidnapping for ransom has become one of the dominant crimes in several Nigerian cities. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Burna Boy becomes most-streamed artiste in Sub-Saharan Africa on YouTube According to data shared on X (formerly Twitter) by The Top Charts on Monday, Burna Boy's songs have amassed an impressive 2.52 billion streams. MOVIE REVIEW: 'Olóládé, a story with too many loose ends It's a movie that asks for the suspension of logic to enjoy its gratifying entertainment content. Opinion Issues in Tinubu's oversized delegation to COP28, By Jideofor Adibe …such profligate expenditures raise questions of whether the government really empathises with the increased hardship that ordinary Nigerians are going through since Tinubu removed fuel subsidy and announced the flotation of the naira. While the government has kept urging ordinary Nigerians to be patient with it and to 'tighten their belts' further, there are little indications that the government is leading by example. Obasanjo's afro democracy, By Majeed Dahiru Speaking at the high-level consultation on rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Obasanjo posited that western democracy as being practiced in Nigeria and other African countries, should be re-examined or moderated. According to Nigeria's former president, his position has become imperative because western liberal democracy has not delivered on good governance and progressive development for the continent. Promoted Tony Elumelu rallies global leaders, calls for urgent climate action for Africa at COP28 in Dubai Tony Elumelu Foundation secures commitments to support Africa's youth to drive climate resilience from WTO, World Bank, UNDP, Government of Sweden, IFC, US State Department, others. Festive Delights Await: Dive into Xiaomi's Christmas Special for instant gifts and savings! Dive into a world of exciting promotions and stand a chance to win incredible prizes when you purchase select Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 12 series, Redmi 13C, Redmi 12, Redmi A2+, and Xiaomi 13T. Sports 2024 WAFCON: Super Falcons set to seal qualification in Cape Verde The Super Falcons are confident going into Tuesday's second leg in Praia, Cape Verde, and truly, the nine-time African Champions look unstoppable. NPFL sanctions Katsina United, other clubs for rule breach The league's governing body says Katsina United breached Rule B9.7 for an inappropriate display of the surname of player Ibrahim Yahay with jersey No. 27 Health Lagos doctors beg for improved welfare as 15 die in six months The Medical Guild in Lagos State noted that the past years things have been particularly challenging for the guild due to ongoing co-morbidities exacerbated by manpower bleed and the attendant severe overwork among members at service points and some members' deaths. 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