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Olaopa decries poor policy research in public governance
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has decried poor policy research in public governance, saying there is a disconnect between research objectives and policy concerns. Olaopa made this known at the 6th General Assembly and Conference of the Association of African Public Service Commissions (AAPSCOMS) held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 6 to 8 November. Speaking…
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MC Oluomo elected NURTW national president
Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, the former Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has been elected the new National President. The election was held at the Union’s Zonal Secretariat on the Osogbo/Ikirun road, and Akinsanya was the only candidate. The election was attended by delegates from the four Southwest states…
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Oluremi Tinubu refutes claims of organizing national prayer event
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has dismissed circulating reports that she is organizing a national prayer event. In a recent statement, the First Lady clarified that recent news on social and traditional media about a planned joint national prayer for Nigeria is both false and unfounded. Known for her advocacy of prayer and unity, Senator Tinubu emphasized that…
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Panel clears Military of alleged forced abortions in North East
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) investigative panel has cleared the military of an alleged termination of approximately 10,000 pregnancies in the North-East. Headed by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Abdul Aboki, the seven-man panel, described as false, the allegation that was contained in a special report that was published by a foreign media organisation. The Special Independent…
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PHOTO NEWS: G20 Ministers of Culture meet in Brazil to promote cultural exchange
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, represented the African Union in leading a delegation of Culture Ministers from across the continent at the G20 Meeting for Ministers of Culture. In her remarks, Musawa emphasized the importance of Africa’s inclusion in global discussions, calling for a more responsive international dialogue that addresses the unique needs…
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First Lady celebrates 252 women graduates of ICT training program
…calls for digital empowerment By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emphasized the importance of ICT skills in today’s technology-driven world, stating that such skills are essential for achieving success across all fields. She made the remarks during the closing ceremony of the Women ICT Training and Empowerment Programme, a collaboration between the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and…
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Embrace collaboration, transparency, SGF urges new ministers
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on newly appointed ministers to foster collaboration and uphold transparency in driving forward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume emphasized the importance of cooperative governance at a two-day induction retreat held in Abuja, organized by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the…
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NILDS advocates digital storytelling for positive impact on communities
The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has emphasised the importance of equipping young Nigerians with social media storytelling skills to spark positive change in local communities. Speaking at the NILDS Democracy Radio Citizens Journalism Workshop in Abuja, Prof. Sulaiman highlighted the crucial role of citizen journalism in today’s fast-evolving media…
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PHOTO NEWS: SGF hosts induction retreat for newly appointed ministers
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) held an induction retreat on Thursday for newly appointed ministers, focusing on aligning them with the administration’s policy priorities. Hadiza Bala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Delivery and Coordination Unit (CRDCU), attended the retreat, noting that the program was…
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Grid collapse: TCN asks for patience as restoration efforts continue
Following the collapse of the national grid on Thursday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has requested for patience and understanding from the public, saying it’s engineers are “actively engaged in significant repair work on several critical transmission lines and substations”. WESTERN POST reported that the national grid collapsed on Thursday morning, making the second system failure in three days…
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