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Bwari, Gwagwalada Councils to Get New Bus Terminal – FCT Minister

By Sofia Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled plans to construct new bus terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada Area Councils. This is part of it efforts to improve public transportation and enhance commuter safety within the Federal Capital Territorym (FCT). The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, announced the development on Saturday during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructural projects in the Bwari Area Council. These include the comprehensive renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC), as […]

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President Tinubu Appoints Holloway to Lead National Theatre Rebirth

By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has appointed Disun Holloway as Chairman of Theatre Partners, the body tasked with running and reviving the iconic National Theatre, Lagos. Holloway is a seasoned cultural advocate and former Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Intergovernmental Affairs, who brings decades of leadership in governance, arts, and the creative economy to the role. He is known for championing initiatives that fuse cultural preservation with economic opportunity. His appointment comes on the heels of a six-year, […]

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FEMD Intensifies Search For Drowned 13 Year Old Boy

By Chinedu Echianu The search for 13 year old Great Duru who fell into Apa River at Urumi village after Idu Railway junction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has intensified. The unfortunate incident occurred when Great Duru attempted to rescue his sibling who had fallen into the river. A statement signed by Nkechi Isa, Head Public Affairs at the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) said the Search and Rescue Team of FEMD mobilized to the Apa River following a […]

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Fast-track Passage of Labour Laws, Minister Urges House of Reps

By Chinedu Echianu Ahead of the transmission of some key national labour bills to the National Assembly, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has appealed to the House of Representatives to facilitate a speedy passage of the bills. The bills are the Labour Standards Bill, Collective Labour Relations Bill, Occupational Safety and Health Bill, Labour Institutions Bill and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Act, 2010 (to align with the Employees' Compensation Act). Others are the National Directorate […]

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Why NPC Staff Should Be Enrolled on Employees’ Compensation Scheme of NSITF – Faleye

By Chinedu Echianu As part of its ongoing sensitization and advocacy program to enlighten employers both in the public and private sector on the need to enroll their workers on the Employees' Compensation Scheme of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Managing Director of the Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed the need for partnership between the NSITF and the National Population Commission, (NPC) for mutually enhanced, and more effective service delivery. A statement signed by Alexandra Mede, Deputy […]

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Constitution Review: Kalu Seeks Global Partnerships to Boost Mining, Gender Equity, and Security Reforms

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called for partnership with the Australian and Rwandan government to support Nigeria's efforts in promoting women's representation in governance, improved security, building resilient mining sector amongst others. Kalu who doubles as the Chairman House Committee on Constitution Review, made the call during separate meetings with the delegations from the Australian and Rwandan Embassies in Nigeria led by Leilani Bin-Juda and Christopher Bazivamo respectively at the National […]

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Reps Warns CBN Against Risks of High Interest Rates Amid Economic Recovery

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on National Planning and Economic Development has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reconsider the prolonged use of high interest rates to fight inflation, warning of potential adverse effects on key sectors of the economy. Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Gboyega Nasiru issued the caution on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with the Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Adeyemi […]

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Rep. Jaji Pushes for Security Reform Over Emergency Rule in Zamfara

By Oluwakemi Kindness The member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji, Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, in the 10th House of Representatives, Aminu Sani Jaji, has voiced deep concern over the worsening security situation in his constituency. Jaji urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene, warning that armed bandits have overrun parts of his constituency, where they kill at will and now exert control over local communities. The lawmaker, who chaired the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence in the 8th […]

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No Room for Unregistered Architects in Government Projects – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the National Assembly would work towards strengthening the Public Procurement Act to ensure that only registered architects participate in government-funded projects. The Speaker says this has become necessary in view of "the challenges highlighted by the Nigerian Institute of Architects, particularly the proliferation of unregistered practitioners, the influx of foreign firms bypassing statutory partnerships, and the underrepresentation of architects in public procurement and urban policy formulation. "These […]

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