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Oyo governor remains role model in Nigeria – group
A socio-political and non-governmental group, Young Professionals for Good Governance, has lauded Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration in Oyo State, describing him as a role model in Nigeria in general and the Southwest in particular.
Minister: Nigerian government faithful to agreement with doctors
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, says the Federal Government has substantially met the demands of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and faulted the rejection of the Memorandum of Action signed Wednesday, March 31, 2021 by the President of NARD, Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi.
NSCIA cautions Muslims in Southern Nigeria against secession agenda
Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has cautioned the muslims in the Southern part of the country not to join the ongoing secession agenda by the southerners in the zone to exit Nigeria, because it was designed to make them second class citizens in their country.
Borno government blocks revenue leakages
The Borno State government has streamlined the revenue collection of 21 of its agencies.
Lagos senator launches coronavirus relief funds programme
Senator Tokunbo Abiru representing Lagos East District formerly launched his COVID19 relief fund scheme on Thursday, April 3, with beneficiaries already receiving N5000 monthly.
Nigerian government begs resident doctors to shelve planned strike
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, made the appeal at a conciliatory meeting with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Wednesday in Abuja.
Official: Why CCB denies Nigerians access to public officers’ assets information
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) on Wednesday explained why it denies Nigerians access to the details of the assets declared by public officers.
FEC approves N30.77 billion for power, aviation, transport, others
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has approved the sum of N30.77 billion for various projects which include power, aviation, transport, roads and electricity.
CCB: Asset declaration will soon be done online
The chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Mohammed Isah, says the online submission of asset declaration forms will soon be possible.
Lagos launches LMS e-portal for workers’ training
Lagos State Government has launched the Learning Management System (LMS), an e-portal for the training of civil servants for effective service delivery.
Nigerian government to appoint new permanent secretaries
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the commencement of the process for the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, to fill vacancies of retired and those retiring in 2021 from Ekiti, Enugu, Katsina, Lagos and Nasarawa States.
Nigerian government plans to educate 10 million out-of-school children under alternate school programme
The federal government has commenced plans to educate over 10 million out-of-school children in different parts of the country under the Alternate School Programme (ASP).
Judiciary: CAN lies can’t quench light of Islam – NSCIA
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, on Tuesday, criticised the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, for its outcry and claim that the recent shortlisting of 13 Muslims for 20 Justices for the Appeal Court positions was an attempt to Islamic the judiciary.
Senate committee queries non-implementation of backward integration policy on syringe, needle
The Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), Monday, queried the non implementation of the Backward Integration Policy (BIP) on needles and syringes in the country, five years after it was validated in 2017.
Niger government reiterates commitment to quality health care service
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger said the government would provide qualitative health care services to residents of the state.
NIN: Kaduna to support enrolment of 95 percent residents by 2022
The Kaduna State Residents Registration Agency (KADSRRA) says it is supporting the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enroll 95 per cent of Kaduna state residents into the National Identity Database (NIDB) by 2022.
President Buhari: NLNG generates $114 billion over years
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) has generated $114 billion in revenues over the years, $9 billion in taxes, $18 billion in dividends to the Federal Government and $15 billion in feed gas purchase.
Head of Service counsels MDAs on proper procedures
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has advised Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure strict compliance with service and establishment matters so that their Organisation can stand the test of time.
Minister: Nigerian government to place Nasarawa on global tourism map
Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Federal Government has concluded plans to place Nasarawa State on the global tourism map.
Nasarawa governor earmarks N14 billion for new secretariat
Sule, who disclosed this in an interview with reporters, on Friday, in Lafia, explained that the government had provided N1 billion in the 2021 budget, for the take-off of the project.
Nigerian government blames states for failure of past development plans
Federal Government has blamed the states for the shortcomings of the past development plans, saying it did not receive the needed co-operation from the sub-national governments.
Plateau governor appoints new head of service, permanent secretaries
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has approved the appointment of Mr Sunday Hyat as the new Head of Service of the State.
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Edo governor tackles finance minister, insists Nigeria government printed N60 billion
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has faulted the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, for denying that the Federal Government printed N60 billion in March to support allocation to states.
Iran nuclear talks to resume amid strains over enrichment move, Natanz attack
Iran and global powers will resume talks on Thursday to rescue the 2015 nuclear deal in an effort potentially complicated by Tehran’s decision to ramp up uranium enrichment and what it called Israeli sabotage at a nuclear site.
Myanmar security forces arrest prominent leader of anti-coup campaign
Myanmar security forces arrested on Thursday one of the main leaders of the campaign against military rule after driving into him with a car as he led a motorbike protest rally, friends and colleagues said.
Naira gains at official market
Nigeria’s naira gained marginally against the U.S. dollar at the I&E window of the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, data posted on the FMDQ Security Exchange where forex is officially traded showed.
APC: Twitter’s decision to cite HQ in Ghana a non-issue
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has countered the Peoples Democratic Party PDP for lambasting President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration over the decision of Twitter to cite the headquarters of its African operations in Ghana.
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FUTA students move to tackle off-campus robbery attacks
Following incessant armed robbery attacks at the off-campus hostels of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), a five-man security committee has been set up to tackle the menace.
West Brom thrash Southampton to boost survival hopes
West Bromwich Albion improved their slender hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League as they survived VAR controversy to beat Southampton 3-0 on Monday.
Ukraine says it could be provoked by Russian ‘aggression’ in conflict area
Ukraine’s defence minister said on Saturday his country could be provoked by Russian aggravation of the situation in the conflict area of Ukraine’s eastern Donbass region.