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21/12/2024

Tinubu cancels Lagos events to honour FCT, Anambra stampedes victims
https://dailynigerian.com/tinubu-cancels-lagos-events-to-honour-fct-anambra-stampedes-victims/

Stampedes: CISLAC says hunger crisis worsening in Nigeria
https://dailynigerian.com/stampedes-cislac-says-hunger-crisis-worsening-in-nigeria/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHT-pdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQegsqQE1PzWIaCRSX8DB0kpcjY-qHL_bVOCLKcNU6WHd9BWpo9lrr-wRg_aem_3qq9y0TGSN1GvDHxpxJ2cQ

Dangote, MRS partner to sell petrol at ₦935 nationwide
https://dailynigerian.com/dangote-mrs-partner-to-sell-petrol-at-%e2%82%a6935-nationwide/

Gov. Yusuf targets N80 billion IGR in 2025
https://dailynigerian.com/gov-yusuf-targets-n80-billion-igr-in-2025/

Navy intercepts 19 stowaways bound for Europe
https://dailynigerian.com/navy-intercepts-19-stowaways-bound-for-europe/

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his official events in Lagos on Saturday, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampedes victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra. The two tragedies claimed many lives and left many others injured. Mr Tinubu was scheduled to watc...

21/12/2024

2025 Budget: Vehicles, Computers, Utensils Don’t Expire, Nigerian Ministries, Others Should Stop Buying Them Every Year –Bello El-Rufai | Sahara Reporters https://bit.ly/4gFrgOU

21/12/2024

News Headlines Today
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■ Punch

Again, P’Harcourt refinery shuts down after $1.5bn rehabilitation

FG votes N27bn for Obasanjo, Gowon, Buhari, others in 2025

Yahaya Bello regains freedom

Court restores suspended Edo LG chairmen

Teacher who sodomised my 10-year-old son must go to jail – Lagos mother

N2.23tn ransom payment: Opposition flays FG as APC faults report

Commotion as Farotimi, Babalola’s loyalists trade words

ASUU slams FG, states over low education budgets

CBN retrenchment: Labour minister apologises for failure to appear before N’Assembly

Ibadan funfair tragedy: Detained Ooni’s ex-queen hospitalised, IG heads probe

How crowd trampled on my baby during Ibadan stampede – Survivor

Suspension of Edo LG chairmen within Okpehbolo's constitutional powers, says gov aide

MTN fined N15m for sending unsolicited messages to customer

Lagos-Calabar Highway: Landmark 'illegally coveted' Lagos waterfront — Umahi

Rising afrobeats acts who made waves in 2024

Wizkid, Davido, other celebrity beefs that shaped 2024

Burna Boy, Chloe Bailey turn heads at Lagos nightclub

Most prominent gospel artistes of 2024

Artistes who ruled 2024

Artistes should always tell their stories — Adekunle Gold

APGA aspirant joins Anambra South Senate seat race

Man detained after married woman died in Ogun apartment

Five arrested over failed attempt to sell stolen vehicle

Fire kills husband, wife, grandson in Ibadan

Customs approve promotion of 4,291 officers

Exporters decry Africa’s low trade performance despite AfCFTA

What Fela’s life, death meant to me – Wole Soyinka

Pastors defrauded us while searching for my brother missing for 16 years – Sibling

Kemi vs Shettima: Facts are sacrosanct

Yuletide: Security agencies deploy operatives as NRC offers free train rides

Fury, Usyk talk tough ahead rematch

I put him in retirement, Dubois mocks Joshua

Nigerians scoring stunners in Europe’s top leagues

Nigerians scoring stunners in Europe’s top leagues

Atalanta snub Liverpool interest in Lookman

NPFL: Musa fit for Tornadoes clash

EPL: Man Utd's Mount out for weeks as injury struggles persist

EPL: Carragher urges Rashford to move on from Man United

Ali leads 18-man Super Eagles B squad for Ghana clash

EPL: Southampton to appoint Ivan Jurić as new head coach

■ Daily Trust

Land revocation: Wike gives Onnoghen, Abass, Akume, others fresh 2 weeks to get C-of-Os

Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LG Chairs, Deputies

Defamation: Court grants Farotimi N30m bail, bars him from talking to press

Yahaya Bello released from prison

Obaseki's Govt Spent N3.8bn On Museum Asset verification Ctte

EFCC quizzes Edo LG chairs over workers salaries diversion

Suspension of Edo LG chairmen illegal, unconstitutional - AGF

Court nullifies APC congresses in Rivers

Speaker Abbas denies owing FCTA land fees

Edo: Suspension of LGA Chairmen Sparks controversy

PDP dead in my constituency - Ibori's daughter

UniAbuja students reject renaming of institution after Gowon

People dumping insane persons from Abuja in our community - Kaduna locals

Court forfeits fresh assets linked to Emefiele in Ogun

Christmas: Chicken costs N25,000, turkey N130,000

FG reverses Ogunjimi's appointment as AGF; Madein to complete tenure

Truck crushes policemen, suspect to death in Ondo

North impoverished by its political leaders for over 40 years - Dogara

Army, Navy promote 254 senior officers

CNG rejects NBS crime report

Lawyer crowned 45th Miss Nigeria

Ibadan Stampede: Makinde cancels birthday celebration

How Jonathan's agenda consumed me Politically Gov Diri

Centenary City Land Not Properly Acquired - Enugu Assembly

Benue Assembly suspends SUBEB chairman over recruitment controversy

NSCDC deploys 28,000 operatives nationwide for Christmas, New Year celebrations

The vanity in the Abuja land

Osimhen reacts as fans accuse him of envying Lookman

■ Vanguard

2027: We’ve no confidence in INEC to conduct credible poll —Nigerians

JAPA phenomenon exposing increase in paternity fraud — Investigation

Court grants Dele Farotimi N30m bail

Obi offers to fulfill bail conditions for Farotimi

Christmas: Soaring prices mar aspirations of households, businesses

Yahaya Bello regains freedom after meeting bail conditions

Exposed: The tricks 192 foreigners used to trap 600 Nigerian youths in cybercrime

Why judiciary appears to have collapsed

Land revocation: Wike gives 762 affected landowners 2-week grace to pay

Court nullifies APC congresses in Rivers

Ibadan funfair stampede: Pain of losing two children indescribable — Distraught mother laments

Niger summons Nigerian diplomat over alleged ‘destabilisation’

Yoruba elders lament rising cases of ritual killings in South West

FG to review Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project

Reps commence investigation into alleged forceful retrenchment of CBN staff

Court sets Feb 11 to hear objection in IGP’s defamation case

NLC petitions Okpebholo, IGP over police invasion of Edo office

Health risks worsen as 48m Nigerians practice open defecation

Purported FG’s Enugu Methanol Plant Smokescreen for landgrab – Lawmaker

Police declare online insults as cyberbullying, lawyer challenges claim

Oil marketers slash petrol price by 11.8% to N939.50 per litre

Naira depreciates to N1,660/$ in parallel market

Yuletide: CBN grants BDCs temporary access to buy $25,000 weekly

$20bn extra required yearly to achieve 2027 economy target – Edun

Appeal Court orders MTN to pay N15m fine over unlawful airtime deductions

Anambra Assembly passes N607bn 2025 budget

I had to learn Yoruba for my role in ‘Seven Doors’ – Chioma Akpotha

I’m more than just ‘Wizkid’s Baby Mama’ – Jada Pallock

Family of missing Bible College student cries for justice, seeks Otti’s intervention

Why we don’t allow wheelchairs among prison inmates – NCS

Army promotes 108 Generals

Air Force promotes 19 Air Vice marshals, 33 Air commodores

5 places to avoid if you don’t want to go broke this Christmas

Yuletide: 10 ways to keep children safe during carnivals

5 foods you can cook on a low budget for Christmas

‘Lookman reminds me of myself’ – Ex-Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins

German Super Cup to be named after Beckenbauer

Arteta says ‘best is yet to come’ as he marks five years at Arsenal

Man Utd’s Mount out for ‘several weeks’ as injury woes return

■ Linda Ikeji

Three Nigerians make Forbes list of wealthiest black Americans

I was offered performance-enhancing drugs at Chelsea - Mikel Obi

Seeking to be liked by all is a sign that you are emotionally and spiritually imbalanced - Actress Eucharia Anunobi

26-year-old Nigerian lawyer, Doris Ogah wins 45th Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant (video)

'This is ignorance of the law raised to power 1000' - Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, tackles Police PRO, Adejobi, for saying cursing someone online is criminal offence,

God will continue to punish you for the evil things you have said - Nigerian woman curses a friend who called her newborn son ugly

If you sense envy from your friend, run - Activist says as he shares photo of man with the head of friend he allegedly kidnapped and k!lled for ransom in Delta

"I hope you aren’t one of those women who lets herself go after having a baby?" - Woman recalls what her ex said when she was pregnant with their first child

Tinubu and Shettima’s trips and refreshments to gulp N9.4bn in 2025 budget

Fat Joe reveals why he is finding it hard to wade into Remy Ma and her husband Papoose‘s drama after they called each other out recently for cheating and abuse

"My husband is very neat. He showers once a week" Musician Tommy Lee's wife Brittany Furlan says

"1000-lb Sisters" star Amy Slaton pleads guilty to drug possession

Rapper Gaboro shot de@d in brutal car park ex*****on that was filmed by gunman (video)

TikTok star Beandri Booysen d!es at 19 after battle with rare disorder

■ Entertainment

Burna Boy Spends Billions Brand New ferrari Purosangue - Gistlover

Alleged payment slip for the performance of Davido, Wizkid & Burna Boy at Oando PLC's party trends - Gistlover

I'm more than just Wizkid's baby mama ' Jada Po***ck - DailyPost

Wizkid, Burna Boy & Davido perform at Oando PLC's end-of-the year party - Gistlover

Adekunle Gold Reveals How Pheelz Recommended Him To Olamide (Video) - Tori

Davido Reveals Wish For Rivals In 2025, Wizkid FC Reacts - Gistlover

I used to dress dead bodies - Actress Patience Ozokwor - Gistlover

Excitement as Sophia Momodu Joins the Real Housewives of Lagos Reality Show - Tori

Your Detty December Is Our Daily Lifestyle - BBN Dorathy Responds To Madam Joyce - Gistlover

Fan Break Down Tears As Tiwa Savage Gifts Her N1 Million - Gistlover

Fuji Singer Saheed Osupa Involved In Street Fight, Uses Bottle As Weapon - Gistlover

Give Me One Of Your Spare Cars On Credit- Nasboi Begs Davido - Gistlover

He has the best collection out of all the artists in Africa - Reactions as Burna Boy splashes billions on a new Ferrari Purosangue (Photos and video) - Kemi Filani

I Learned Yoruba For Movie Role In Seven Doors - Chioma Chukwuka - Tori

VeryDarkman Reflects On His Relationships With About 30 Women In 2024, Seeks Solution - Gistlover

What I Want In A Man - Beauty Tukura Gives Hint on Alleged Breakup With Neo - Tori

Actress Meg Otanwa Reveals She Is Now A Data Scientist And Tells A Story About Growing Up - Stella Dimoko Korkus

UK-Based Man Gives Peller 100 To Marry His Daughter - Gistlover

A lot of people suddenly get Amnesia when they become successful, which is wrong Woli Arole says as kicks against being an ingrate - Kemi Filani

Aproko Doctor Reacts Strongly To Oriyomi Hamzat Viral Hospital Picture - Gistlover

I always looked forward to new Christmas clothes - Bakare Zinab - The Sun

Actress Laide Bakare Celebrates After Being Conferred With Doctorate Degree From American University (Photo) - Tori

Nigerians React as Nigerian Police Lists Insult As Criminal Offense - Tori

■ Goal

Bayern thump Leipzig but Kane left frustrated on return

'Embarrassing' Walker has become the face of City's crisis

How Atletico Madrid became Europe's most in-form team

James sends touching message to Mount after latest injury blow

'Completely ready' - Szczesny opens up on Barcelona debut delay

Simeone singles out Barca star ahead of Atletico clash

Amorim's first signing! Man Utd secure deal for Diego Leon

Ex-Man Utd man opens up on doubts after being exiled by Ten Hag

Diaz 'prefers Barcelona move' amid Liverpool contract impasse

Man Utd open to Rashford loan exit to avoid Sancho repeat

Bruno reveals dad's transfer wish after Newcastle

PSG line up shock Zabarnyi move - but face huge headache

EPL legend's son emerging as City's academy goal machine

Dele confirms Everton exit for 'exciting opportunities'

UCSB's Duah goes to SDFC as SuperDraft's No. 1 overall pick

■ BBC

Two dead, dozens injured in car attack on German Christmas market

US House votes to avert government shutdown

Relatives of inmates attempt to break into Mexican prison

Eight sentenced in France for actions that led to teacher beheading

US deportations under Biden surpass Trump's record

US scraps $10m bounty for arrest of Syria's new leader Sharaa

Trump's shutdown gamble exposes limits of his power

The drug-trafficking Rio gangsters who see themselves as God's 'soldiers of crime'

Ros Atkins On... Four reasons why the relationship between the UK and China is strained

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

Six killed in strike on Russia's Kursk after deadly missile attack on Kyiv

Malaysia approves new search for missing flight MH370

Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures

Child, 7, dies in stabbing at Croatian primary school

Video shows arrest of German Christmas market attack suspect

One woman's 56-year fight to free her innocent brother from death sentence

■ CNN

House passes spending package, a key step toward avoiding a shutdown just hours before deadline

The Senate must take up the bill next before it could be sent to President Biden to be signed into law

24 hours that exposed Republican rifts

At least 2 dead in attack on German Christmas market

Authorities say a driver plowed into a crowd in Magdeburg and dozens of people are injured

Suspected driver in market attack is from Saudi Arabia, regional prime minister says

Driver of the car has been arrested, authorities say

Trump to Europe: Buy more of our oil and gas or face tariffs

Tel Aviv hit by projectile fired from Yemen, say Israeli officials

How Luigi Mangione’s notebook helped federal prosecutors build their case

At least one killed and several embassies damaged in ‘barbaric’ Russian missile barrage on Kyiv, Ukraine says

Joss Stone says she’s discovered she’s pregnant – just weeks after adopting a baby

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney reunited on stage to play Beatles’ classics

FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea

Families of inmates attempt to break into Mexican prison following deadly riot

Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in stabbing attack at Croatia elementary school

Netflix purchases US broadcasting rights for next two FIFA Women’s World Cups

LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as NBA’s all-time leader in regular season minutes played

■ Good Morning Family, God Bless Nigeria

20/12/2024

DA DUMI DUMINSA: jim kaɗan bayan Ɗangote ya rage farashin Man fetur Yan kasuwa Sunyi kira gareshi kan cewa ya mayar da Man fetur ɗinsa 1000 kamar yadda kowa yake siyarwa, inda S**a ce litar Man Fetur 899 yayi Araha yakamta ace yafi Haka Yan kasuwar Man Fetur Sun Dage kan yiwuwar tashin farashin man fetur yayin da Naira ke ci gaba da faduwa

Wakiliya ta rawaito cewa‘Yan Kasuwar Man a jiya Alhamis sun dage kan Cewa farashin man fetur ba zai iya tsayawa a kan Naira 899 kamar yadda Ɗangote kan rage farashin litar Man fetur da yayi, Ga kowace lita ba, biyo bayan faduwar darajar Naira kan Dalar Amurka.

Farashin Tsohon depot na man fetur ya kai kusan Naira 1000 ga Kowace lita a Jiya Alhamis. Hakan na nufin Gwamnati zata kashe kusan N95 Kowace lita a Matsayin Tallafi idan har tana son siyar da man fetur a kan Naira 800 kan kowace lita.

Hukumar dake sa ido kan Harƙoƙin man fetur ta Najeriya Midstream da Downstream ta bayyana a makon da ya Gabata cewa yawan man fetur a Najeriya ya kai kusan lita Miliyan 52 a kullum. Hakan na nufin za'a iya tilastawa Gwamnati kashe kusan Naira Biliyan 153 a duk wata a Matsayin Tallafin mai.

Yan Kasuwar sunyi kira Ga Gwamnatin da ta ɗauki Matakin Gaggawa don Magance faduwar Darajar Naira, Idan ba haka ba za'a tilasta musu kara Farashin Man Fetur.

20/12/2024

Confusion as Tinubu appoints 2 heads for 1 agency

There is confusion surrounding the appointment of two managing directors and chief executives for the Upper Niger River Basin Development Authority, UNRBDA.

Less than two months after President Bola Tinubu appointed Aliyu Tajudeen, a younger brother to Speaker of the House of Reps Abbas Tajudeen, as the managing director and CEO of the agency, the president appointed another head, Dangajere Jaja, who was nominated by Governor Uba Sani.

DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that the speaker reportedly “outsmarted” the governor by obtaining a presidential approval for his brother when Mr Sani’s candidate was already at the “screening stage”.

Angered by the speaker’s “fast move”, the governor also met the president and secured a presidential approval for his candidate, Dangajere Jaja.

DAILY NIGERIAN reports that Mr Tajudeen’s appointment was communicated in a letter dated October 30, 2024, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

According to the letter, with reference number SGF.51/S.4/T/368, Mr Tajudeen’s appointment takes effect from October 29, 2024, for a four-year term.

However, in a surprising turn of events, Mr Tinubu also announced the appointment of Mr Jaja, as managing director of the same agency.

The appointment, which makes no reference to Mr Tajudeen’s occupation of the office, was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Mr Jaja’s appointment was made alongside six executive directors for the UNRBDA.

Usual pattern of appointment reversals?

DAILY NIGERIAN observed that this is not the first time Mr Tinubu’s appointments or reversals have sparked controversy.

In August 2024, the President nominated Maryam Shetty as a ministerial nominee from Kano.

However, her nomination was withdrawn in a dramatic twist while she was at the National Assembly awaiting screening.

She was subsequently replaced with Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure.

On October 20, the President also withdrew the appointment of Imam Ibrahim Kashim as chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA.

Similarly, in November, Daniel Bwala was appointed as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications.

However, within 24 hours, his role was changed to Special Adviser on Policy Communications.

On December 6, the appointment of Yazid Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative was withdrawn.

A statement issued by the presidency said Mr Danfulani’s appointment was cancelled as “there is no vacancy in the agency,” thereby returning Fatima Shinkafi as the executive secretary.

Reacting to the frequent reversals in Mr Tinubu’s appointments, an insider source who spoke to DAILY NIGERIAN attributed the issues to a lack of due diligence and alleged hijacking of the process by certain cabals within the presidency.

When contacted for response, the spokesman for the president, Bayo Onanuga, didn’t respond to our correspondent inquiry on the matter.

20/12/2024

19/12/2024

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU EXPRESSES DEEP ANGUISH OVER IBADAN FUNFAIR TRAGEDY AND DEMANDS THOROUGH INVESTIGATION

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the tragic incident at the Children's FunFair in Ibadan, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives and left many injured.

The President extends his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as to the grieving families who have lost their beloved children.

In this moment of mourning, President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the affected families and offers prayers that the Almighty God will grant peace to the souls of those who have departed in this unfortunate event.

President Tinubu has urgently directed the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances of this tragedy thoroughly. He emphasises that it is imperative to determine whether negligence or deliberate actions contributed to this painful incident, ensuring a transparent and accountable process.

The President urges the Oyo State Government to take every necessary measure to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring. Among the essential actions are a comprehensive review of all public events' safety measures, strict enforcement of safety regulations, and regular safety audits of event venues.

Furthermore, President Tinubu calls on event organisers to prioritise the safety of all attendees, especially children. He stresses the importance of integrating professional security, protocol, and logistics at events to ensure the utmost safety of all participants.

"Our children's safety and well-being remain paramount. No event should ever compromise their safety or take precedence over their lives," President Tinubu asserts.


Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy)
December 19, 2024

19/12/2024

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE



PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES SHELL AND PARTNERS' $5 BILLION DEEPWATER INVESTMENT AS MILESTONE FOR NIGERIA'S ENERGY SECTOR



President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomes Shell and its partners' announcement today of the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga North Deep Offshore Field. This landmark development, Nigeria's first deepwater oil project in over a decade, underscores the transformative impact of the President's policies and reforms in attracting investments in the oil and gas sector.



The Bonga North oilfield, located 130 kilometres offshore in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118, represents an impressive estimated $5 billion investment and is expected to yield approximately 350 million barrels of crude oil. Shell holds the largest operational interest, with 55%. Its other partners are the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, and Eni.



The FID signals renewed confidence in Nigeria's energy sector and demonstrates the effectiveness of the Tinubu administration's strategic focus on engendering a robust and competitive investment climate.



President Tinubu remarked: "The Renewed Hope Agenda fundamentally focuses on attracting investments to transform the Nigerian economy and deliver prosperity to our people. We designed our policies and reforms from the start of my administration to achieve this goal. Shell and its partners' decision to invest in Bonga North affirms the success of our efforts. We will continue to offer the necessary support to ensure their success and the realisation of Nigeria's energy potential."





President Tinubu's strategic engagement with global energy stakeholders has been instrumental in this renewed wave of investments.



In July 2023, at the first of several high-level meetings with Shell's global leadership, President Tinubu declared, "We are open for business and serious about creating a stable, predictable, and investor-friendly environment."



Presidential Directives issued in early 2024 reinforced this commitment by fast-tracking regulatory approvals, reducing operational costs, and introducing competitive fiscal incentives.



The Bonga North project is the second of the blueprint projects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu selected to drive the implementation of the transformative Presidential Directives 40, 41, and 42 issued in the first quarter of 2024.



These directives, aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity, accelerating project timelines, and incentivising investment in Nigeria's energy sector, have yielded remarkable results. Earlier this year, the Ubeta oilfield (OML 58), the first blueprint project under this initiative, achieved a Final Investment Decision (FID) through a partnership between TotalEnergies and NNPC Limited. Dormant since its discovery in 1965, the Ubeta project will produce 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, bolstering domestic supply and expanding Nigeria's presence in the global energy market.



With both blueprint projects now achieving FID, the success of these initiatives underscores the effectiveness of the President's strategic vision for Nigeria's energy future.



Ms Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, commented on the Bonga North milestone: "The Bonga North FID dispels the misconceptions about International Oil Companies leaving Nigeria. Instead, we are witnessing a strategic pivot of IOCs-powered capital and technical capacity to deepwater and integrated gas projects, which align with President Tinubu's vision of transforming Nigeria into a global energy hub. The divestments from onshore operations create opportunities for local oil and gas companies to expand and thrive, building a strong foundation for Nigeria's energy future."



Ms Verheijen further noted: "The success of Bonga North and Ubeta demonstrates the efficacy of the reforms and directives championed by the President. These projects will trigger broader investments to revolutionise Nigeria's power generation, transportation, and manufacturing sectors. As we look ahead to 2025, we anticipate further FIDs from international and domestic players, marking a new era of growth and opportunity for Nigeria."



The Tinubu administration remains steadfast in positioning Nigeria as a global leader in energy innovation and investment, ensuring that these efforts translate into tangible benefits for all Nigerians.



Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President,

(Information & Strategy)

December 16, 2024

19/12/2024

Significant changes in the world will happen in the very near future. These changes will have profound impact on humanity. For example, petrol stations will disappear just like video stores did. Here are some predicted changes.

1. Car repair shops, lubricants, and radiators will disappear.

2. Petrol/diesel engines consisting of 20.000 pieces. While the electric car engines have 20 pieces, sold with a lifetime warranty, they are repaired at the dealer. It only takes 10 minutes to unlock and replace.

3. Broken electric vehicle engines will be repaired in a regional robot repair workshop.

4. When your electric motor breaks down, you head to a station like a car wash station, you pull your car in with your coffee and you come out with a new electric motor!

5. Gasoline pumps will be gone.

6. You will have electricity distribution meters with electric charging stations on the streets (started with the First World).

7. The biggest smart car companies have allocated money to start building plants that produce only electric cars.

8. The coal industries will disappear. And the gas/oil companies stopped. Drilling and mining of oil will stop.

9. Houses will produce and store electricity during the day for use and resell to the grid. The grid stores and distributes it to industries with high electricity consumption. Has anyone seen TESLA roof top?

10. A child today will see current cars in museums.The future is approaching faster than we imagine.

11. In 1998, Kodak had 170000 employees and sold 85% of its production was from photopaper worldwide. Within two years their business model disappeared and they went bankrupt. Who thought this was gonna happen?

12. What happened to Kodak and Polaroid will happen to several industries in the next 5-10 years.

13. Did you think in 1998 that 3 years later, pictures won't be shot on film? With smartphones who owns a camera these days?

14. Digital cameras were invented in 1975. The first camera contained 10,000 pixels, but it followed Moore's law. As with all the technologies disappointed a while and then got much better cushions.

15. This will happen again (faster) with AI, health, autonomous cars, electric, education, 3D printing, agriculture, and jobs.

16. The author of the book Shock of the Future said Welcome to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

17. Software has shut down and most traditional industries will shut down in the next 5-10 years.

18. UBER software has no car, it is the largest taxi company in the world! Who would have thought that would happen?

19. Airbnb is now the biggest hotel company in the world, even though it owns no property. Did the Hilton Hotels see that coming?

20. Artificial Intelligence: Computers have become better at understanding the world.. This year PC beats the best player in the world (10 years earlier than expected).

21. Young USA lawyers are not getting jobs because of Watson IBM, which offers you legal advice in seconds with 90% accuracy compared to 70% accuracy in humans. So if you study law, stop immediately. Lawyers will decrease 90% in the future and specialists will remain in only.

22. Watson helps doctors diagnose cancer (4 times more accurate than doctors).

23. Facebook now has a face recognition program (better than humans). In 2030 computers will be smarter than humans.

24. Self driving cars: The first self driving car appeared. And in 2 years the whole industry will change. You won't wish to own a car anymore because you will call a car with your phone and it will appear and drive you to your destination.

25. Your car won't stop, you'll pay for the distance driven, you'll produce while driving. Kids these days will never get drivers licenses and never own a car.

26. This is going to change our cities, we'll need 90-95% fewer cars. The former parking spaces will be transformed into green gardens.

27. Over 1.2 million people die each year from car accidents around the world including reckless driving or drunk driving. We now have one accident every 60k miles. With self-driving, accidents will go down to a single accident every 6 million miles. This will save a million people a year.

28. Most traditional car companies will undoubtedly go bankrupt. They're going to try the evolutionary approach and only build a better car, and the tech companies (Tesla, Apple and Google) will adopt a revolutionary approach to a computer on wheels (smart electric cars).

29. Volvo ditched the internal combustion engines in its cars and replaced them with only electric and hybrid engines.

30. Volkswagen and Audi Engineers. Absolutely terrified of (Tesla) and so should be. Look at all the companies offering electric cars. This was not known just a few years ago.

31. Insurance companies are going to have big problems because the costs will become cheaper without accidents. The car insurance business model will disappear.

32. The real estate will change. Because by working on the go, people will give up their towers and move far for more beautiful, affordable neighborhoods.

33. In 2030 electric cars will dominate. And cities will be less noisy, and their air will be much cleaner.

34. Electricity will become incredibly cheap and clean. Solar energy production has remained and will increase significantly.

35. Fossil Fuel companies are trying to restrict home solar plants access to the grid to prevent competition, but that simply can't go on - technology is coming. Green energy either from green hydrogen or from non-polluting sources for the environment and green cities, and nuclear reactions will end in most countries of the world.

36. Health: Tricorder X price will be announced this year. There are companies that are going to build a medical device (called the "Tricorder" from Star Trek) that works on your phone, that takes retina examination and your blood sample and you breathe it. It analyzes 54 biological markers that identify almost any disease. There are dozens of mobile apps currently available for various purposes.

Message from Mechanical Engineering world.

Posted by Princee Skaywer.