Save the Children Launches Emergency Cash Assistance in Borno Flood Crisis

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, […]

September 18, 2024 18 3

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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 7 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, […]

September 16, 2024 18

Economy

NAICOM Outlines Strategic Transformation Roadmap For Insurance Sector

Oluwakemi kindness In the face of rapid changes in the business environment and adoption of strategies to meet current realities, the National Insurance Commission NAICOM has crafted a 4-year Strategic Plan (2024 – 2027) to serve as roadmap for the industry. The 4-year Strategic Plan consists of 5 priority areas for immediate implementation which include; safeguarding policyholders and improving confidence in the Industry, strengthening it supervisory capabilities and organizational […]

September 14, 2024 11

General

Democracy Radio, CSOs partner to drive good governance, accountability

By Julian Adetinuyo Participants at the Breakfast Roundtable organized by Democracy Radio 104.9FM Abuja, has commended the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), for establishing a community-focused radio station, dedicated to fostering dialogue between government and the public. The roundtable, was aimed at bolstering collaboration between the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) in driving sustainable development and promoting democratic values. The event also marked the station’s one-year […]

September 12, 2024 19

National Assembly

House of Reps to reconvene from recess on September 24

By Oluwakemi kindness The House of Representatives on Wednesday announced a further shift in the date for it resumption from its annual recess. The new date now stands at Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:00 am from the earlier date of September 17, 2024. A statement by the Spokesman, House of Representatives, representative Akin Rotimi, said the shift follows a rescheduling as communicated to Members via an internal memo by […]

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Marwa commiserates with Borno residents over flood disaster

By Oluwakemi kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, has expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the government and people of Borno state over the recent devastating flood disaster that has displaced thousands of residents and damaged several properties. Marwa who is a former Military Governor of the old Borno state in his condolence message to the state governor, Professor Babagana […]

September 11, 2024 13 2

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Business

NEPZA licences $150m investment portfolio Free Zone in FCT

By Oluwakemi kindness The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has again boosted the country’s manufacturing and export indexes with the licencing of Abuja Industrial Park (ZEBERCED) Free Zone with initial one hundred and fifty million U.S dollar investment portfolio. Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, in a remark, while handing over the Operating Licence to the Turkish owners of the private zone, revealed that the new business ecosystem […]

September 11, 2024 11 3

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Economy

Inflation : Federal Government proposes temporary zero duty on food

By Oluwakemi kindness In a decisive move to combat soaring food prices and alleviate the burden of inflation on Nigerians, the Federal Government has proposed a temporary zero-duty levy on selected food imports. This strategic initiative announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun aims to increase food availability, reduce prices as well as provide immediate relief to citizens. According to a statement […]

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