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Soludo Seeks a New Deal For Nigeria

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2 years ago

November 9, 2024

Charles Flames

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**By Christian ABURIME

In a compelling convocation lecture delivered at Veritas University on November 7, 2024, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, the Governor of Anambra State, outlined a vision for a transformative “New Deal for Nigeria.”

Reflecting on his own graduation experience four decades ago, Governor Soludo emphasised the stark contrast between past and present challenges faced by graduates.

He articulated concerns over Nigeria’s socio-economic issues, including rising inflation, unemployment, and a culture where wealth accumulation is prioritised over virtue.

Acknowledging the historical conditions that shaped his generation, Professor Soludo urged graduates to embrace their upcoming year of National Youth Service as an opportunity for personal and societal resetting.

He encouraged active volunteerism and community service, positioning these experiences as crucial for nurturing selfless public service.

He stressed the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in navigating the complexities of modern life, citing a worrying disconnect between graduates’ expectations and the reality of job availability.

Central to Professor Soludo’s message was the call for collective effort in nation-building, asserting that a new social contract encompassing basic socio-economic rights is essential.

He emphasised that graduates from Veritas University, equipped with a holistic education grounded in Christian principles, bear the responsibility of contributing positively to society.

Professor Soludo also advocated the need for a pragmatic approach to governance in Nigeria, reminiscent of the U.S. Marshall Plan, calling for infrastructural investment and a focus on human capital development.

He highlighted initiatives undertaken in Anambra State, such as massive investments in education and health, aimed at creating a more equitable society.

The erudite economist and former CBN governor further lamented the growing educational divide between rich and poor in the Nigerian society, proposing that breaking this cycle of poverty must be a priority.

By fostering an inclusive educational environment, he posited that Nigeria could maximise its demographic potential and prepare itself as a leading global labour supplier by 2050.

In wrapping up, Professor Soludo inspired graduates to view their futures as flexible and urged them to actively shape Nigeria’s destiny through engaged citizenship.

He called on them to cultivate hope, recognising that despite the challenges, they carry the responsibility to realise Nigeria’s potential as a great nation.

His rallying cry reminded the young graduates that true leadership and commitment to civic duty begin with individual action, urging them to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s future.

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BUA Group Denies Reports of Bid to Acquire Stake in Kano Pillars Football Club

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1 hour ago

June 30, 2026

Charles Flames

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BUA Group has firmly dismissed online reports claiming that the conglomerate and its Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, submitted a bid to acquire a 70% stake in Kano Pillars Football Club.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the company described the publication as inaccurate and misleading.

PRESS STATEMENT

Re: False Claims of Bid to Acquire Stake in Kano Pillars Football Club

Our attention has been drawn to an online publication suggesting that BUA Group and its Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, have submitted a bid to acquire a 70% stake in Kano Pillars Football Club.

We would like to clarify that this report is inaccurate and does not reflect any position, action, or communication from BUA Group or Abdul Samad Rabiu. No such bid has been made, and there has been no engagement with any party on this matter.

We kindly request that this report be disregarded, and we encourage the public and members of the press to rely only on official statements issued through BUA Group’s verified channels for accurate information regarding our activities.

We appreciate the continued interest in BUA Group and thank the public for their understanding.

BUA Group reiterated its commitment to transparency and urged stakeholders to verify information through its official communication channels.

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Nigeria’s oil minister orders marketers to reduce fuel price

“While we believe that market forces will eventually restore equilibrium, the regulator also has a statutory responsibility to ensure that deregulation does not become an avenue for profiteering. This must be done in line with the extant provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act,”said Lokpobiri.

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5 hours ago

June 30, 2026

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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, at the NMDPRA General Counsel and Legal Advisers Forum, directed petroleum marketers to reduce fuel price .

At the two-day forum themed: “Beyond Compliance: Driving Regulatory Certainty and Investment Confidence in Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector, Lokpobiri noted that refiners and marketers have continued to sell petrol at elevated pump prices despite the significant decline in crude oil prices from a peak of $120 per barrel to about $72 per barrel last week.

He said: “Following de-escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States, we expected to see a commensurate downward adjustment in the prices of PMS and other petroleum products.However, that has not yet happened.”