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Olaopa mulls civil service commission partnership with CIPM
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Wednesday hinted partnership between the Commission and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM). Prof. Olaopa dropped the hint when the President of CIPM, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, led officials of the organisation on a courtesy visit to the FCSC in Abuja. Olaopa said a partnership…
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Tinubu congratulates NEPZA MD on election to board of World Free Zone Organisation
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), Olufemi Ogunyemi, on his election to the Board of the World Free Zone Organisation (WFZO). In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga on Thursday, President Tinubu described Ogunyemi’s election as a significant milestone for Nigeria, reflecting the…
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Gather credible data amid rising numbers, Olaopa urges NCPD
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has called on the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) to prioritize gathering credible data on the rising number of people with disabilities in Nigeria, which now stands at 35.5 million. Olaopa made the disclosure on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by NCPD officials, led by their…
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Youth Ministry proposes reforms to strengthen NYSC for future challenges, opportunities
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, has announced proposed reforms for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) aimed at enhancing the scheme’s capacity to address emerging challenges and leverage new opportunities. The announcement was made during the submission of the NYSC Reform Committee’s report at her office. Ibrahim commended the NYSC for its pivotal role in fostering…
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Participants call for caution in granting restraining orders at EFCC-NJI workshop
Judges handling economic and financial crimes in Nigeria have been urged to exercise greater caution when granting restraining orders, particularly in cases involving government officials and suspects under investigation. The call was made during the 6th Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)-National Judicial Institute (NJI) Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges, which concluded in Abuja on Wednesday. The workshop,…
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Nigeria, Japan strengthen bilateral ties to boost trade, development, food security
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria is set to strengthen its ties with Japan in a bid to enhance trade relations and explore opportunities in critical areas such as infrastructural development, food security, and healthcare. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this commitment during a meeting with a Japanese delegation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. The delegation, led by the outgoing…
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LG Autonomy: Comply immediately with S’Court judgement- Senate tells States
The Senate on Wednesday asked state and local governments to immediately comply with the Supreme Court judgement, particularly relating to local government accounts and the funds given directly to them. The Senate also resolved to take immediate steps to alter sections of the Constitution to give full autonomy to local government administration in the country. The resolutions was announced by…
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Senate asks FG to declare state of emergency on girl child protection
The Senate has asked the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the protection and welfare of the girl-child to address the educational, health, and safety needs of girls across Nigeria. The upper chamber also urged state governments to domesticate and enforce the Child Rights Act and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, with a focus on eradicating…
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Customer Service Week: State House staff urged to provide transparent, quality services
By Kunle Sanni The Permanent Secretary of the State House, Olufunso Adebiyi, has called on staff to prioritize honesty, transparency, and quality service in their duties. Speaking at the 2024 Customer Service Week event organized by the State House SERVICOM Unit in Abuja, Adebiyi emphasized the responsibility of public servants to ensure customer satisfaction and uphold good governance. Adebiyi reminded…
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NOA refutes claims of needing permission for National Anthem use
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has debunked circulating reports suggesting that Nigerians must obtain permission from the agency to use the National Anthem. In a statement issued on Wednesday, signed by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director of Press, NOA clarified that these claims are untrue and urged citizens to disregard such misleading information. NOA’s Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, had earlier provided…
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