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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, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He assured the Minister that the Commission […]

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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, where possible, reunite these vulnerable children with their loved ones. […]

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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 the sack of the former commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu by the governor over alleged non performance. The Rights group stated that the decision by […]

September 18, 2024 11 4

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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 million naira towards the party's campaign for the September 21 […]

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, by the Director Press, Bawa Mokwa, the OAGF, which manages […]

September 16, 2024 18

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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 birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Professor Sulaiman in a statement by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri described Prophet Muhammad as a perfect example for humanity […]

September 15, 2024 17 3

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 effectiveness. Others are improving safety and soundness of the Nigerian […]

September 14, 2024 11

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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 were in the NBA headquarters on a courtesy visit. A statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Affairs at the NLC, Benson Upah […]

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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 anniversary, with stakeholders reflecting on its role in enhancing transparency […]

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