Federal Government Assures Stakeholders Of Collaboration To Drive Economic Growth

Federal Government Assures Stakeholders Of Collaboration To Drive Economic Growth

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has assured that it will continue to collaborate with relevant stakeholders with a view to implementing policies, programmes, and projects that will reinvigorate the nation’s economy. The Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Finance, Lydia Shehu Jafiya, gave the assurance in her office in Abuja during a sensitization programme on the forth-coming implementation of Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement. She stated that the gathering provides […]

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General

Deputy Speaker Felicitates First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu @64

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu on Friday congratulated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on the occasion of her 64th birthday on September 21, 2024. Kalu in a congratulatory message described the President's wife as a patriotic, passionate and kindhearted leader who has dedicated her life to service to God and humanity. Speaking in a statement on Friday by his […]

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National Assembly

Nigeria Needs $200m To Tackle Humanitarian Impact Of Flood Kalu Tells A.U

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu says the humanitarian impact of the flood disasters in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States in the North East region of Nigeria would need about two hundred million dollars to tackle. Addressing the special session of the ongoing 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) of the African Union (AU) in Midrand, South […]

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PSC Task Police Officers On Neutrality Ahead Of Edo Governorship Polls

By Oluwakemi Kindness Police Service Commission PSC has tasked Police Officers on electoral duties to be neutral and ensure that both the voters and the voting materials are protected and secured. The PSC stated this while revealing that it staff are already in Edo state to monitor the conduct of Police Officers during Saturday's Governorship elections in the State, According to a statement by the PSC, the Officers are also expected to […]

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Business

NSDC, Abuja Chamber of Commerce Collaborate on Sugar Investment Drive

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) is partnering with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to seek potential collaborations that can add value to the Council’s search for serious investments into the sugar subsector. Discussions on the pact commenced with the visit of ACCI leadership led by Emeka Obegolu, SAN, to the Executive Secretary of the Council, Kamar Bakrin. Bakrin who shared the history and mandate […]

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Economy

FG To Audit, Enforce Statutory Insurance Of All PPP Assets – ICRC

By Oluwakemi kindness The Federal Government says it would conduct an audit of all Public Private Partnership projects to ascertain their performance as well as ensure that all the projects are insured as statutorily stipulated in the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission Establishment Act, 2005. Director General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh disclosed this when he paid his first official courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, […]

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Save the Children Launches Emergency Cash Assistance in Borno Flood Crisis

Writing by Olorunyomi Adetinuyo As ongoing humanitarian aid intensified in Borno State due to devastating floods which has affected families, Save the Children says their top priority in the coming weeks will be supporting children who have been separated from their families. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, SCI Country Director Duncan Harvey, said the organization’s child protection team is working tirelessly to provide appropriate care and, […]

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National Assembly

APC Reps Caucus Donates ₦200m for Edo Governorship campaign

Oluwakemi Kindness The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the House of Representatives has pledged its unwavering support for Senator Monday Okpebholo and Representative Dennis Idahosa, the party's candidates for the upcoming Edo governorship election. Both Senator Okpebholo and Representative Idahosa are sitting members of the 10th National Assembly. In a strong demonstration of solidarity and loyalty to the party, the APC Reps Caucus contributed a sum of two hundred […]

September 16, 2024 5 4

Economy

OAGF says IPPIS Data Is Safe and Secured

By Oluwakemi kindness The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) on Monday insisted that the Integrated Personal and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) database has not been compromised. The OAGF, which assured that employees’ personal data on the IPPIS database is safe and secured, reiterated the Federal Government's determination to maintain and operate a secure and efficient personnel and payroll system. In a statement in Abuja on Monday, […]

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