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Minimum wage: Tinubu to consult Govs., organised private sector before sending bill to N’Assembly
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said he would be having an extensive overview and consultations wiith 36 State Governors and organized private sector on the new minimum wage before sending a bill to the National Assembly. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris said this while addressing State House reporters after the end of the Federal Executive Council, (FEC)…
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BREAKING: Customs deputy Comptroller slumps, dies at National Assembly
The Deputy Comptroller of finance administration and technical service at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Essien Andrew is dead. The customs officer was fielding questions from members of the house of representatives committee on public account when he coughed and slumped. Andrew was rushed to the national assembly clinic where he was confirmed dead. A statement signed by the House…
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FG commissions FISH Estate Gwagwalada for Civil Servants
The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board has commissioned a 116 Housing Units of 2 bedroom bungalow at FISH Estate Gwagwalada in Abuja. A statement by the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Obiechina Ngozi, explained that the FISH Estate is a landmark housing project aimed at providing affordable and safe housing for the core civil servants. Speaking at the…
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Atiku seeks protection of traditional institutions against arbitrary powers
By Innocent Raphael Former vice-president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has urged for traditional institutions to be shielded from the “arbitrary” influence exerted by powerful state governors. Abubakar’s call comes amidst ongoing attempts by state governments to alter the age-old structures of these institutions within their jurisdictions. A notable example is in Kano, where a long-standing emirship conflict has unfolded. Aminu…
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Minister warns journalists against misinformation, fake news
….Says “It is damaging as terrorism” Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday, cautioned journalists against misinformation and fake news, saying it can be as damaging as terrorism. Idris applauded the media professionals for their efforts in the ongoing counter-terrorism war in the country. He stated this at the opening of a two-day training workshop on ‘Effective…
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Student loan: NELFUND postpones State-owned institutions’ application for 14-day
Kunle Sanni The Management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a 14-day postponement of the application process for student loans for state institutions due to low data submissions. A statement issued by Head, Media and Public Relation, NELFUND, Nasir Ayitogo stated that the decision was made due to the failure of several state owned institutions to upload the…
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Oluremi Tinubu condoles with Shettima, Ganduje over passing of mother-in-law
Kunle Sanni First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has extended her condolences to the families of both Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Abdullahi Ganduje over the news of the passing of their mother-in-law. The First Lady in a signed statement commiserated with the wife of Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima on the…
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VIDEO: Keyamo unveils armed FAAN security personnel to stamp out touting at airports
The Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has vowed that the newly lunched armed Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) security personnel to stamp out touting at airports. The Minister in a statement said, “As part of the steps we earlier promised Nigerians to take to curb the menace of touting and other illegal activities around our…
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Tinubu congratulates Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila on birthday
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, on his birthday. The president in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale described Gbajabiamila as a statesman and prolific public administrator, is an accomplished lawyer. Until his appointment last year as Chief of Staff to the president, Gbajabiamila previously served as…
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Tinubu appoints Olatunji Bello as new chief executive of FCCPC
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). This was contained in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, (Media and Publicity). Bello’s appointment is pending confirmation by the Senate. Bello is a lawyer, administrator, and renowned journalist. He…
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