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FG grants N35,000 wage award to federal workers
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has approved a wage award of N35,000 per month to all federal workers, effective from September 1, 2023. This was announced in a circular issued by the Chairman/CEO of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Ekpo Nta, to all heads of FG ministries, agencies and parastatals on Friday. The wage award was a…
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Kwara State Hospital waives fees for accident victims
The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board has announced that it will waive all medical and prescription fees for the victims of a road accident involving a vehicle of the Nigerian Correctional Services at Oja Oba Ilorin on October 19, 2023. According to a press statement issued by the board’s press secretary, Zulu-Gambari Halimat, and assistant press secretary, Okanlawon Ramat, seven…
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The fight against media regulations, By Bolaji Adebiyi
Those opposed to government regulation of the media must have felt a sense of relief at the removal, on Thursday, of Francis Nwosu, the executive secretary of the Nigerian Press Council. The Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors had earlier in the week reopened the debate on the sensitive issue of regulation of the journalism profession, telling Muhammad Idris,…
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Game of thrones in Ondo, By Dare Babarinsa
In Akure, the capital of Ondo State, the dangerous game of power is on again and no one can predict the outcome. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, 67, who will be completing his eight years in power next year, is ailing from a protracted illness. His deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is angling to save his job, which he had held for more than…
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Kwara rallies support for security agencies as Army flags off Operation Still Waters III to checkmate criminals
The Nigerian Army has flagged off a military exercise in parts of Ifelodun local government of Kwara State to flush out criminal elements and strengthen security of lives and properties in the area. Conducted by troops from the 22 Brigade, the operation is codenamed Operation Still Water III and is holding in Oro Ago and adjoining areas. For its success,…
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NASENI, Chinese companies sign MoUs, receives letters of intent for investments
At a ceremony attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima (GCON) on Thursday, October 19, 2023, on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in Beijing, China, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and new Chinese partners signed three (3) memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for new projects valued at $2 billion. The three Chinese…
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Nigerian Ambassador to Togo bids farewell to Prime Minister
The Ambassador of Nigeria to Togo, Julius Adebowale Adesina, has ended his two-year mission in the country. He paid a farewell visit to the Prime Minister, Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé, on Wednesday. During the visit, the two officials discussed the state of cooperation between Lomé and Abuja, and reviewed the achievements of the diplomat during his tenure. Ambassador Adesina expressed his gratitude…
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Tinubu mourns former Presidential Adviser, Bode Agusto
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness concerning the demise of Mubasheer Olabode Agusto, who served as an Adviser (Budget Matters) to President Olusegun Obasanjo during his second term in office. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale. According to the statement, President Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences…
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AbdulRazaq names visitation panels to Kwara-owned colleges of education
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of visitation panels to the three public-owned Colleges of Education in the state, a new step to improve the standards of the schools and make them more efficient in the discharge of their mandates. The affected schools are the Kwara State Colleges of Education Ilorin, Oro, and Lafiagi (Technical), each having…
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How banks are wooing FCT with billions after TSA exit
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that since the president removed them from the Single Treasury Account (TSA), banks have been putting pressure on them, pointing out that he laughed yesterday when he saw a letter from the bank offering to give them N150 billion. In a video posted by TVC, Wike revealed that it takes political leadership…
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