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Inuwa reaffirms NITDA’s commitment to driving digital identity, data integration
In a strategic stakeholder engagement aimed at advancing Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) reform, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to driving digital identity and data integration as critical enablers of national planning and inclusive governance. Engaging with key institutions, including the National Population Commission (NPC), the…
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BREAKING: Nurses, Midwives have suspended strike action- Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Ali Pate, has said the industrial action embarked upon by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) had been called off. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting on Friday, Pate said the decision followed agreements reached with the leadership of the nursing association. However, the leaders of the union declined to speak on the matter…
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NITDA DG advocates CSOs, govt synergy in advancing presidential priorities, inclusive growth
NITDA DG Canvasses CSOs, Govt Synergy To Advance Presidential Priorities, Inclusive Growth The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a united front between Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and government in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing the nation’s current trajectory as one that demands shared responsibility, not blame.…
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LASU staff unions begin indefinite strike action
Academic activities have been grounded at the Lagos State University following the commencement of an indefinite strike by staff unions. The aggrieved staff downed tools on Thursday over unresolved issues with the university management. Comprising the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Non-Academic Staff Union, and National Association of Academic Technologists, the Joint Action…
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Endbadgovernance Protest: Victims, survivors yet to get justice- Amnesty International
The Amnesty International (AI) has said the authorities had failed to ensure justice for victims and survivors of the Endbadgovernance Protesters. Amnesty International in a statement posted on its website and social media handles on Friday, made the claims. “The Nigerian authorities are yet to take appropriate and effective measures to respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights to freedom…
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Alia seeks Benue Assembly approval for eight new commissioners
The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has forwarded the names of the first batch of eight Commissioner nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening approval. It would be recalled that two days ago the Governor sacked his former Commissioners and Chief of Staff, Mr. Paul Biam and replaced him with a former banker, Mr. Moses Atagher.…
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Lagos PDP expels members for defecting to ADC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos Chapter, has expelled some of its members who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Elders Caucus and Chairmen of PDP in the 20 local government areas of the state made this known in a statement issued by their spokesperson, Mr. Segun Edwards, on Thursday. Lagos PDP said the decision was taken at…
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Lagos APC warns Ojudu against divisive remarks
The Lagos Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled a Chieftain of the party and former presidential adviser, Senator Babafemi Ojudu over his article titled “Lagos is playing with fire and Tinubu must put it out”. Lagos APC, in a statement issued by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, cautioned the presidential adviser to desist from making comments that could…
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Okpebholo flags off emergency palliative work on FG roads
….Vows to end kidnapping in Edo The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has flagged off emergency palliative works on Federal Roads in Edo North Senatorial District. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Ituah, said that the failed portions of roads flagged off by the governor are about 9.61 km including Auchi-Igarra-Aiyetoro-Unemu-Nekhua-Aiyegunle-Ikpeshi-Ibillo-Ekor-Ikiran-Oke, all in…
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Tragedy as two separate crashes claim five lives in Lagos
Tragedy struck on the Lekki-Epe Expressway on Wednesday as two separate crashes claimed five lives and left five others severely injured. A statement issued on Thursday by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed both incidents, attributing them to excessive speeding and reckless driving. The first crash occurred in…
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