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 […]
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 […]
HURIWA Lauds Anambra State Government for Appointment of Mefor as Information Commissioner
By Chinedu Echianu Civil Rights Advocacy Group: Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Anambra State governor Professor Charles Soludo over what it described as “the meritorious appointment” of a top brass Abuja based journalist and a clinical psychologist Dr. Law Mefor as Anambra State Commissioner for Information. Mefor’s appointment followed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eid Ul-Mawlid: NILDS DG Calls on Muslims to Emulate Character of Prophet Muhammad
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Professor Abubakar Sulaiman has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid Ul-Mawlid. Recall that the federal government had declared Monday 16th September, public holiday to mark the Mawlid which is in celebration of the […]
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 […]
Criminalization of Civil Protests: NBA To Reactivate Pro-Bono Department
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has vowed to reactivate it’s moribund Pro-Bono Department to ensure that indigent Nigerians persecuted unjustly can be offered free legal representation at all times. The new President of NBA Afam Osigwe (SAN) made this known when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) who […]
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) […]
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, […]