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FG commissions NIMR’s Human Virology, Genomics facility
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government on Thursday commissioned the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)’s Human Virology and Genomics facility in Abuja. During the facility’s opening, the state minister of health, Tunji Alausa said that it has several laboratories for immunology, histology, molecular research, sample and sequencing preparation, among other things. He went on to say that the center will…
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Gov Otti condoles Nigeria Army over recent killing, calls for thorough investigation
By Innocent Raphael Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, while calling for proper investigations over the recent incident in the state, has continued his morale-boosting efforts with a visit to the men of the Nigeria Army’s 144 Battalion in Osisioma, Abayi, near Aba This visit follows a similar engagement last Saturday at the 144 Battalion Asa, where he expressed his…
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FG launches first technology-based media audience measurement system
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has formally launched the Audience Measurement System for the broadcasting sector to generate accurate and reliable data of television viewers in the country. Idris, who performed the launch in Abuja on Thursday said the Audience Measurement System holds immense importance in ensuring that broadcasting endeavors are not only impactful but also…
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Ekiti business owners get FG’s N150,000 grant each as buffer
As Shettima commissions ultra-modern fashion hub, projects 48,000 jobs annually Respite has come the way of small business owners in Ekiti State following President Bola Tinubu’s directive that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) should be supported with a federal government grant of N150,000 each. Vice President Kashim Shettima who disclosed this on Thursday when he launched the 3rd edition…
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Corrigendum: Our story on N105,000 minimum wage
The editor of WESTERN POST ONLINE has said that proposed N105,000 new national minimum wage story published on its official website is not correct, stressing that it has been been pulled down. The editor in a signed statement on Thursday said it the management regrets the error and has ordered necessary administrative and disciplinary actions. The statement reads, “Our attention…
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Fiscal policy proposals document in circulation is fake, says Bayo Onanuga
Kunle Sanni Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy has described as false a leaked document on fiscal policy proposals which have since generated wide reactions from different quarters. In a statement he issued on Thursday, Onanuga urged the media to always exercise necessary checks and restraints in the use of documents that do not emanate…
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Minimum Wage: Tripartite Committee adjourns meeting till after Edun submits cost implications to Tinubu
The Tripartite Committee on the new National Minimum Wage adjourned its meeting on Wednesday to allow the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to meet the 48-hour deadline for presenting the cost implications of the proposed wage increase. A source close to the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not permitted…
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RMAFC advocates full autonomy for LGCs
Kunle Sanni The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has advocated for full autonomy for Local Government Councils (LGCs) in the country just as it backs the Federal Government in its ongoing efforts to free LGCs from the firm control of State Governments through legal means by giving effect to the provisions of the Constitution. The RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed…
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Binance will face all due process on charges of severe financial crime, says FG
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said due processes are being applied in all stages of the trial by the laws of the Federal government on financial crime committed by Binance . “At all stages, due process has been followed, and prosecutors are confident of their case, based on the facts and evidence gathered.…
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Nigerian Army mandates Finance Personnel to be proactive, proficient
By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Army has mandated all its Finance personnel to be proactive and proficient in their duties. This directive was issued by the Chief of Accounts and Budget, Major General Adetokunbo Fayemiwo, at the 1 Division Finance Training Week 2024 in Kaduna on Wednesday. Represented by Brigadier General David Nwakonobi, Chief of Staff of the 1 Division,…
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