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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced the historic allocation of N1.783 trillion from the November 2023 revenue. This substantial sum has been distributed among Nigeria’s federal, state, and local governments, marking a significant increase from the N1.08 trillion shared in the previous month.

According to FAAC’s communique from the December 2023 meeting, the total distributable revenue of N1.783 trillion is composed of various revenue streams. These include N376.306 billion from distributable statutory revenue, N335.656 billion from distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, N11.952 billion from electronic money transfer levy revenue, and N364.869 billion from exchange difference revenue.

During the meeting, it was revealed that the Gross Statutory Revenue for November 2023 stood at N882.560 billion, marking a considerable increase from the previous month. Additionally, the gross revenue available from VAT in November 2023 amounted to N360.455 billion, indicating a significant rise from the preceding month.

The breakdown of the N1.783 trillion distributed revenue shows that the federal government received N402.867 billion, state governments received N351.697 billion, and the 774 local government areas received N258.810 billion. Furthermore, N75.410 billion, representing 13% of mineral revenue, was shared with the benefiting states as derivation revenue.

From the distributable statutory revenue of N376.306 billion, the Federal Government received N174.908 billion, while the states and local government areas received N88.716 billion and N68.396 billion, respectively. Additionally, N44.286 billion, representing 13% of mineral revenue, was shared with the benefiting states as derivation revenue.

https://mediatalkafrica.com/139519/record-breaking-n1-783-trillion-shared-among-nigerian-governments-in-december-2023/

In a heartfelt tribute, Maria Guardiola, daughter of the renowned Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, has bestowed upon her father the title of the greatest manager in the history of football.

This proclamation comes in the wake of Manchester City’s resounding 4-0 victory over Fluminense, securing the prestigious Club World Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With this triumph, Guardiola has remarkably added a fifth trophy to City’s accolades in 2023.

Having already achieved a remarkable Treble of the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League, culminating in the lifting of the UEFA Super Cup, Guardiola’s leadership has propelled Manchester City to unprecedented success. Maria Guardiola took to her Instagram story to share her sentiments, posting a poignant message alongside a picture of her father: “Best to ever do it.”

https://mediatalkafrica.com/139056/pep-guardiolas-daughter-declares-him-the-best-manager-in-football-history/

Azeez Ololade Ijaduade, a well-known actor and director in Nigeria’s vibrant Nollywood industry, has allegedly fallen victim to a shooting incident involving a police officer in Iperu, Ogun State. The actor is currently fighting for his life at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, as reported by his colleague, Abiodun Adebanjo, who urgently took to his official Instagram page to share the distressing news in the dead of night.

Adebanjo’s plea for assistance was poignant: “Please we need help in Iperu. My director, Azeez Ijaduade, @kingzeez1, was shot by Nigeria Police personnel. Anybody with the contacts of the Police IG or Commissioner should reach out.”

At present, specific details surrounding the troubling incident remain elusive, compounding the already harrowing nature of the situation.

https://mediatalkafrica.com/138967/actor-azeez-ijaduade-reportedly-shot-by-police-in-ogun-state/

Nigeria’s aspirations for an Oscar win in the International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards have been dashed as its entry, “Mami Wata,” failed to secure a spot on the coveted shortlist.

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) had fervently chosen “Mami Wata,” a film that previously garnered accolades at the Sundance Festival, as its contender for the 96th Academy Awards’ International Feature Film category. However, the film fell short when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the shortlisted films from 15 countries.

The shortlisted films, hailing from diverse regions, include “The Monk and the Gun” from Bhutan, “Amerikatsi” from Armenia, “The Promised Land” from Denmark, “The Taste of Things” from France, “Fallen Leaves” from Finland, “The Teachers’ Lounge” from Germany, “Godland” from Iceland, “Perfect Days” from Japan, “Io Capitano” from Italy, “Totem” from Mexico, “The Mother of All Lies” from Morocco, “Four Daughters” from Tunisia, “Society of Snow” from Spain, “20 Days in Mariupol” from Ukraine, and “The Zone of Interest” from the United Kingdom.

The 96th Oscars, scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 2024, will be globally broadcasted from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation, Hollywood, reaching audiences in over 200 territories worldwide.

https://mediatalkafrica.com/138876/nigerias-mami-wata-misses-out-on-2024-oscars-international-feature-film-shortlist/

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Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima is on his way to Havana Cuba, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the G77+China Leaders’ Summit, which is held from 15th to 17th September, 2023.

He will be joining other World leaders, including the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres at the Summit, to deliberate on development issues facing members of the group, mostly from the global south.

The Summit will equally explore proactive ways of addressing challenges facing the development of the member-states leveraging science, technology, and innovation to enhance socio-economic growth.

Also, Vice President Shettima will on the sidelines of the Summit, hold bilateral meetings with other world leaders to promote Nigeria’s trade and investment relations in line with the economic development agenda of President Tinubu’s administration.



The Havana Summit is being hosted by the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel in his capacity as Chairman of the G77 and China.

The theme of this year’s Summit is: “Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation.”

Nigeria is a founding member of the G77 group, which was established in 1964 by seventy-seven developing countries.

The group – a coalition of 134 developing countries with 80% of the world population, aims to promote its members’ collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations.

The Vice President is accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Adamu Lamuwa, amongst others.

https://mediatalkafrica.com/104618/nigeria-to-participate-in-g77-summit-in-cuba/

A public affairs analyst, Durojaiye Ogunsanya has waded into the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s certificate from the Chicago State University, United States of America.

MEDIA TALK AFRICA reports President Tinubu’s credentials have been the subject of controversy, especially among members of the opposition parties who are looking for loopholes to get the President out of office.

A section of Nigerians have been wondering why the former Governor of Lagos State cannot point to anyone as his classmate while in the institution.

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar had also approached a court in the US, seeking access to the credentials of Tinubu at the Chicago University.

However, according to a video clip making the rounds on social media, Ogunsanya during an interview with TVC News, affirmed that the President and himself graduated the same year from the University in 1979.

He said, “We met in the school, Chicago State University and we were in the same department, College of Accounting Business and Administrative with a major in Accounting and we were in the same class together and we graduated.

“He did attend the University and he graduated in 1979 in the same year as I did. I am here to testify that he did attend University and he was a good student.

“I’m here with my Diploma, for the world to see. We graduated together from the university, I just want to set the record straight not for any gain or favour”.

https://mediatalkafrica.com/104608/chicago-state-university-tinubus-classmate-surfaces

Bandits have finally released the remaining 56 kidnapped victims from Kafin Koro and Kwagana wards in the Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims had spent a harrowing 6 months in captivity.

Media Talk Africa reported that on March 14, the terrorists had brazenly stormed Kaffin-Koro and the surrounding communities, abducting over 60 residents, mostly farmers who were simply going about their daily routines.

Initially, some of the victims were set free after their desperate families succumbed to the demands of the merciless criminals and paid hefty ransoms.

In June, a distressing video was released by the heartless gunmen, threatening to end the lives of these innocent victims if their terrified families failed to meet their ransom demands.

Confirming the long-awaited release, Sabastine Maikarfi, the coordinator of the Kaffin-Koro Axis Concerned Youth, expressed relief and gratitude as he revealed that the victims were finally released on August 6.

According to Maikarfi, the release of the victims was secured through the payment of a significant ransom, further emphasizing the urgent need for authorities to address the issue of banditry in Niger State.

Rev. Fr Bahago Dauda Musa, the coordinator of the Justice, Development and Peace Commission at the Catholic Diocese of Minna, also confirmed the safe release of the victims. Musa highlighted the urgent need for mental health support for the traumatized abductees, as they struggle to recover from their agonizing ordeal.

"My interactions with the victims of banditry in Niger State have been nothing short of traumatic," Musa lamented. "These individuals have endured unimaginable horrors. Many of them were either kidnapped or had loved ones kidnapped."

He went on to express deep concern for the mental well-being of the victims, stating that a significant number of them are now grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which severely impacts their mental health.

Musa earnestly appealed to the state government and mental health experts to extend assistance to the abductees, ensuring they receive the necessary support needed to overcome the profound trauma they have endured in the aftermath of their abduction.

https://mediatalkafrica.com/97363/bandits-release-56-remaining-kidnapped-persons-in-niger-community-after-6-months-in-captivity/

In a bid to improve national data management, the Federal Government has authorized the development of a modern Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (eCRVS) for electronically storing records of births and deaths. This is expected to replace the traditional manual registration system, which has suffered from low coverage, inadequate data, and other inefficiencies.

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) announced the approval of the eCRVS platform, which is being funded with N5.3 billion from Messrs Banksforte Technologies, while the National Population Commission will serve as the project grantor. The platform will enable efficient capturing and verification of births and deaths in the country, with attestation and verification certificates available to end-users.

Additionally, the ICRC reported that the federal government has also approved the establishment of an Aviation Leasing Company (ALC) under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement. The goal is to boost private sector involvement in infrastructure development and enhance the country’s economic growth.

The project is expected to alleviate the challenges of costly lease rates, high insurance premiums, and leasing aircraft and engines to Nigerian airlines. The approval for the provision of leasing opportunities to both domestic and international carriers is expected to increase the size of their fleet, mitigate the problems of aircraft leasing, and employ more locals.

The ICRC emphasized that the eCRVS and ALC projects have been approved following the issuance of Full Business Case (FBC) compliance certificates by the regulatory commission, which is responsible for regulating PPPs. The ALC project will be executed by Messrs AJW Consortium as the concessionaire.

The ALC project will commence by leasing eight aircraft in its first year of operation before increasing to 50 leased aircraft by the seventh year and maintaining a steady 70 leased aircraft by 2034. Once the portfolio exceeds 50 leased aircraft, the ALC will begin purchasing aircraft rather than leasing them. The project was approved with the Federal Ministry of Aviation as the grantor.

With these two projects, the government is employing a Public-Private Partnership model to drive infrastructure projects that are critical for national development. The introduction of the eCRVS and ALC are expected to improve efficiency, stimulate growth and development, and provide alternative options while creating employment opportunities for Nigerians.

https://mediatalkafrica.com/62844/fg-gives-go-ahead-for-the-development-of-ecrvs-platform-for-birth-and-death-registration/

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Multiple award-winning Canadian singer, Drake, has revealed that his father has Nigerian roots. The entertainer shared a result of his father, Dennis Graham’s ancestry which revealed that he was 30% Nigerian.

According to the screenshot, which the singer shared on his verified Instagram account story which has thoroughly thrilled his Nigerian fan base, his father’s DNA is 30% Nigerian; 28% Cameroonian; Congolese and Western Bantu; 11% Ivory Coasterian and Ghanaian; and 8% West and Northern European.

On Instagram, where he has over 138 million followers, Drake wrote, “This is my Dad’s results. Does this mean I’m a Naija man finally?”

Born Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986, the entertainer is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularising singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop.

Drake is a father to one son who was born on October 11, 2017, to French painter and former model Sophie Brussaux whose pregnancy was the subject of several rumours after featuring in an article in early 2017.

After the nature of the pair’s relationship was discussed in American rapper, Pusha T’s “The Story of Adidon”, Drake confirmed his fatherhood on the album Scorpion in 2018, citing a desire for his child’s privacy.

https://mediatalkafrica.com/59229/nigeria-drake-reveals-father-is-part-nigerian/

Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s biggest bank by market capitalisation, is experiencing a total infrastructure downtime after a fire at the company’s primary data centre. The downtime affects Zenith Bank’s services, leaving millions of customers in the lurch. At one of the bank’s branches, a security official could be heard telling a customer that the network was down. The security official did not provide further information.

Multiple sources told TechCabal that the downtime began around 7 a.m. this morning. One source confirmed that the incident started after a backup power system caught fire, triggering a power cut to the data centre. According to sources with knowledge of the matter, the bank is now attempting to switch to its disaster recovery infrastructure to get all services up and running. It is standard practice for big organisations to have disaster recovery protocols, but Zenith could not switch to its recovery infrastructure at the time of this report.

One source told TechCabal that the delay in switching to its disaster recovery is connected to the fact that not all banking services were running in an active-active deployment. It means that the services running active standby now have to be switched manually. The source told TechCabal that, despite the delays, the bank expects to have its infrastructure up and running before the end of the day.

TechCabal sent emails to Zenith Bank’s corporate communications department and didn’t get a response at the time of this report. A member of the communications team who spoke to TechCabal on the phone said that she could neither confirm nor deny the incident. The bank has also not shared any information with customers on social media channels or acknowledged that it is experiencing downtime.

Credit: TechCabal

https://mediatalkafrica.com/56534/a-fire-incident-at-zenith-banks-primary-data-centre-is-causing-a-network-downtime/

One of the ranking lawmakers at the Imo state House of Assembly, Arthur Egwim, is dead.

Our correspondent gathered that Egwim died on Monday days after he underwent a surgery in Lagos.

Until his death, he was the member representing Ideato North Constituency at the state House of Assembly.

He was first elected into the state House of Assembly in 2015 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress and was reelected in 2019 with the Action Alliance party.

He contested the House of Representatives seat in the just-concluded National Assembly elections under the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance but failed.

He fell ill recently and underwent surgery but died afterwards, a source who doesn’t want to be mentioned confided in our correspondent on Monday night.

A lawyer by profession, the deceased was a vocal voice in the eight and night assemblies of the state parliament.

The source said, “They just broke the bad news to us this afternoon (Monday). He was flown abroad before for treatment. Money wasn’t the problem. The state government greatly assisted him to travel abroad for his medicals. It is very sad.”

Meanwhile, the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Emeka Nduka, has described as shocking Egwim’s death.

In a statement he personally issued on Tuesday, the speaker described Egwim as one of the finest brains among the 27 lawmakers.

The statement read, “With heavy heart, but with total submission to the will of God, we, the members of Imo State House of Assembly, wish to announce the death of one of our own, a ranking parliamentarian of note and a strong voice in IMHA, Rt. Hon Barr Innocent Arthur Egwim, who untill his death he represented Ideato State Constituency,, whose sudden death took place on Monday, the 27th March, 2023 after a brief illness.

“Imo House of Assembly has indeed lost one of its finest and best brains. His demise will for a long time create a vacuum in the House.

“May his gentle soul rest in peace and may God grant his wife and members of his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. We’ll miss him dearly.The burial arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.”

https://mediatalkafrica.com/news/just-in-imo-lawmaker-dies-in-lagos-after-surgery/?feed_id=15211&_unique_id=6422a8b88f7b3

Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama has stated that former the mother of Big Brother Naija reality show winner and cook Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly called Whitemoney, didn’t train him well.

The actress continued to berate Whitemoney and his mom after he laid curses on her over her comment on his post.

Recall that Whitemoney had attracted the outrage of the actress after he claimed that no woman is above a man’s league as long as the man is wealthy.

Commenting on his post, Victoria said he is projecting his disgust for his mother by generalising all women as his mother.

Reacting to Inyama in a viral video on social media, Whitemoney rained insults on Inyama, saying that she had crossed the line by involving his mother.

In a video trending on social media, the actress, during a live session with media personality, Daddy Freeze on Instagram, insisted on what she had said earlier and wasn’t sorry for dragging Whitemoney’s mother into it.

She said: ”When you raise somebody in a respectable way, money or no money, the person’s true character remains the person’s true character. So, which is why I said if it’s all women, ok then including your mother and your sisters because it’s not fair on the woman that works hard.

”That same reason that makes me like him because he can cook is that same reason that I would say you were not well trained by that woman, and you are projecting hatred for your mother, and that’s why you are saying all women.”

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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has disclosed that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s prophecy of oil discovery in the northern part of Nigeria has been actualized.

IPOB said the Nigerian government should sanction the actualization of Biafra with the discovery of oil in the North.

During the week, Buhari had flagged off the commercial production of crude oil and gas from the $3bn Kolmani Integrated Development Project.

Located along the fields of Gombe and Bauchi, the Kolmani project, with Oil Prospecting Licence 809 and 810, lies in the Gongola Basin of the Upper Benue Trough, straddling the two northern states.

The field, according to its promoters, will produce about 50,000 barrels of crude oil per day and holds over one billion barrels of crude oil reserves, shooting up Nigeria’s oil reserves to over 38 billion barrels.

Reacting to the development, IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, claimed that revenue from the oil field would be used to propagate jihadist agenda.

A statement by Powerful reads: “We the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of our great leader and prophet Mazi Nnamdi KANU confirm the answer to the prayers of our leader concerning oil discovery in the North. In one of his landmark broadcasts on Radio Biafra, he prayed for God Almighty Chukwu Okike Abiama to give crude oil to the Northern Region of Nigeria.

Northern Nigeria has large deposits of many solid minerals that are more lucrative than crude oil. But because they thirst for oil, and because of their greedy nature to conquer others, they are ready to do unimaginable things because of oil in Biafraland. In his infinite wisdom, God Almighty Eze Chukwu Okike has settled the fraudulent contraption’s age-long problem of unity occasioned by crude oil.

“Crude oil discovery in the North will certainly settle this forced unity if indeed, they are truthful in settling Nigeria’s problem. Oil or no oil, Biafrans are not interested. All we need is a conducive environment to do our business without fear of terrorists at our borders.”

https://mediatalkafrica.com/politics/nnamdi-kanus-prophecy-on-oil-in-north-fulfilled-time-for-biafra-actualization-ipob/

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inside Wuse market, where you have Wema bank.

smartkester:
they work on Saturdays?

According to what they posted, yes.

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you're certain they work on Saturdays? I can meet them there if I go tomorrow

The Wuse own is inside Wuse market, same building with Wema bank.

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