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State Police will reduce spike in insurgency- Bode George
A former Deputy National Chairman, South-West, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has said the introduction of state police will reduce the spike in insurgency. George, who spoke on a Channels TV programme, emphasised the need for state police to help in the fight against insecurity in the country. “The constitutional conference committee under former president Jonathan stated…
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How FG can break the minimum wage stalemate – Olaopa
Following the stalemate between the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Federal Government on a new minimum wage for workers, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has suggested ways to resolve the crisis. Olaopa spoke on Monday in Abuja during a retreat on “Labour Reforms and the Quest for Living Wage in Nigeria: A Focus…
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We spent N5 billion in five months to fix vandalised electricity infrastructure – TCN
The Executive Director of Transmission Service Provider (TSP) at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Engr. Oluwagbenga Emmanuel Ajiboye has disclosed that the corporation in the previous five months, spent more than N5 billion on equipment replacement or maintenance of destroyed electrical transmission facilities throughout the nation. He stated this during a two-day meeting with all General Managers in TSP, urging…
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Resolve minimum wage dispute to prevent violence, CCC urges FG
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), led by a group of retired generals, has called on the federal government to swiftly resolve the ongoing minimum wage dispute with the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to prevent potential violence similar to the current unrest in Kenya. The call was made during a briefing in Abuja, where the CCC also urged the government…
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FG announces plans to import 500,000MT of maize, wheat amid rising cost
Following the high-cost of food products in the country, the Federal Government has announced plans to import 250,000 metric tons of maize and 250 metric tons of wheat to satisfy the demand small-scale processors and millers across the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari who announced this on Monday while addressing journalists, said this move…
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Logistics challenges, flooding cause of fuel queues in Abuja, other States, says NNPC
The NNPC Limited on Monday disclosed that the fuel queues seen in the FCT and some parts of the country, were as a result of disruption of ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, between Mother Vessels and Daughter Vessels resulting from recent thunderstorm. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye in a…
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Nigeria prepares for UN Summit of the Future
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Engr Faruk Yusuf Yabo. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy of Nigeria recently organized a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja to prepare for the upcoming Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2024. The workshop aimed to review the…
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President Tinubu lauds Nigerian army’s patriotism, sacrifice
Defence Minister Badaru (Middle) at the event By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Army for its unwavering patriotism and selflessness, highlighting the immense sacrifices made by its personnel to ensure the nation’s peace and security. Speaking through the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2024 at…
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EFCC boss clinches anti-graft accountability award
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has been recognized as Nigeria’s leading anti-graft accountability champion. This prestigious accolade was announced at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service, an event organized by The Best Strategic PR (TBS) in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).…
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NASENI CEO honored for engineering, industrial innovation at NEAPS 2024
L-R: NASENI CEO and Vice President Shettima The Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, received the distinguished award for Engineering and Industrial Innovation at the 2nd Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS). The award was presented by Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima on behalf of President…
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