Jonathan appoints Peter Obi chairman of SEC
28 April 2015 |
4:28 am
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has appointed the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Acting Director General, Mounir Gwazo, was also confirmed as the new Director General of the Commission.
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has appointed the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Acting Director General, Mounir Gwazo, was also confirmed as the new Director General of the Commission.
Obi’s appointment was announced yesterday evening.
According to the Presidency, this appointment is to take immediate effect.
Contrary to speculations that he would go to the Senate after stepping down as governor, Obi had responded that he has no ambition to go to the upper chamber.
Related
1 day ago
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has indicated that TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) are yet to comply with tax filing requirements in accordance with Nigeria's regulatory framework. The social media platforms were identified in a report obtained by PRNigeria, titled "Analysis of Compliance with Laws and Misinformation Management by Social Media Platforms in…
1 day ago
The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), on Thursday, reaffirmed its commitment to unity and discipline while addressing challenges posed by expelled members allegedly working to destabilize the party. READ ALSO:Wike living up to expectation on development of FCT, says Kalu The party also accused some expelled members of the party of being used by rival…
1 day ago
The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, approved a marginal increase of 0.05% in the emoluments of workers under the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Specifically, RMAFC mobilises funds and allocates the same to states to meet their developmental needs. Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, who…
1 day ago
In marking the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day, the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Coalition has showcased recent impact stories from its global membership. The 10 civil society organisations listed include the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (Nigeria). Led by Dr. Umar Yakubu, the center promotes good governance, transparency, accountability and public sector…
1 day ago
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget to the joint National Assembly session next Tuesday, December 17. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, disclosed this during the plenary session on Thursday. Akpabio announced that the budget presentation will take place in the House of Representatives’ chamber. Tinubu submitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper…
1 day ago
Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI), a not-for-profit organisation has restated its commitment to economic empowerment and sustainable development.
1 day ago
The Nigerian government should step up efforts to boost the country’s contributions to peace and security across Africa, the International Crisis Group (ICG) has urged. In a new 20-page report titled "Restoring Nigeria’s Leadership for Regional Peace and Security", published on its website on December 11, the ICG acknowledges Nigeria’s long-time role as a major…
1 day ago
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport (EAICA) approval to commence non-scheduled flight operations starting December 15, 2024. The six-month approval, valid until June 15, 2025, was disclosed in a statement by Governor Biodun Oyebanji's spokesperson, Yinka Oyebode. NCAA, in a letter dated December 11, 2024, and addressed…
1 day ago
Yabacon Africa has empowered tech innovator Damilola Kaffo with a N1 million grant at its 2024 Yabacon Meet to address real estate sector challenges.
1 day ago
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has disclosed plans to increase its passenger volume on the Port Harcourt-Aba corridor during the Yuletide. Mr. Onyedikachi Onovo, the South-East Zonal Public Relations Officer, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Thursday. Onovo said that the corporation was already refurbishing…
×
Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every day of the week. Stay informed with the Guardian’s leading coverage of Nigerian and world news, business, technology and sports.
0 Comments
We will review and take appropriate action.