Author: Joy Gyakyor

Minister, of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Wike has directed the setting up of a committee to look into the various issues of discontent of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in the FCT. Director of press, office of the minister, Anthony Ogunleye, in a statement Wednesday said the 6-man committee has membership drawn from FCT NULGE, the 6 Area Councils and the Area Council Services Secretariat. He said the minister while addressing journalists shortly after a meeting between the FCTA, Area Council chairmen and officials of NULGE, which he chaired, noted that the committee has two weeks…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has raised concerns over the continued appointment of persons with commercial banking backgrounds managing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as Governor, a development, which he said been adversarial to the effective functioning of the apex bank. Oshiomhole who represents Edo North senatorial constituency in the Senate stated his position on Tuesday during the screening of the acting CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso and his deputies: Emem Nnana Usoro, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor, and Bala Bello. The lawmaker said, “I want to differ very radically from what seems to be the general view. My view is…

The two main Labour Unions in Nigeria said Tuesday they will proceed on an indefinite strike beginning next week October 3, to protest against rising cost-of-living crisis after the federal government removed petrol subsidy seen as too expensive for sustenance. President Bola Tinubu during his inauguration in May scrapped subsidy that had kept fuel prices low but was draining government’s finances. The removal of the subsidy has caused a sharp rise in the cost of food, transport and power with most businesses and households relying on petrol generators for electricity. This is aside the falling value of the Naira to…

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue female students abducted in a latest attack on Sabon-Gida community, in Zamfara State. Over 24 students of the Federal University of Gusau were kidnapped. Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said Tinubu condemned the incident. He said, “President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, who were recently abducted by terrorists.” “Condemning the reprehensible act of abduction, the President says there is no moral justification for such heinous crimes against innocent…

The Federal Government on Friday launched a national talent export programme (NATEP), designed to create at least, 1million jobs over the next five years as a special purpose vehicle. Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, announced this on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York, United States. According to the minister, the initiative was in line with the agenda of the present administration to diversify the Nigerian economy, create sustainability opportunities, and generate about 50million jobs for the youths. “NATEP is a key national initiative that will serve as a special purpose…

The Federal Government on Friday solicited the urgent support of United Nations (UN) agencies in tackling the array of humanitarian crisis that Nigeria faces, which have left hundreds of people homeless, and with out of school children. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Beta Edu stated this at a high level side event of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. The minister said as the most populous nation, “Nigeria need as a country, to have that support from the UN at all levels to see that we can meet the needs of our…

Benue state Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, Thursday that his administration will work hard to guarantee the protection of human rights and peaceful coexistence. The Governor stated this at an event to mark the 2023 International Day of Peace, where he described peace as not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of harmony, understanding, and justice. He assured that his administration has institutionalized a framework to support peace-building and peace enforcement initiatives in the state, adding that he has been interfacing with a plethora of local and international organizations, including agencies of the UN, with the aim of…

The presidency Thursday said that President Bola Tinubu has become the first African leader to ring the closing bell at the world second largest stock exchange, NASDAQ, as part of his determination to aggressively attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into Nigeria. The National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System based in New York City, United States is the most active stock trading venue in the America by volume, and ranked second on the list of stock exchanges by market capitalization of shares traded, behind the New York Stock Exchange. Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President Ajuri…

President Bola Tinubu has told the United Nations (UN) that Africa will no longer sit and watch scavengers who ravage and oppress its people while illegally mining Gold and other precious minerals, taking them back to develop their home countries.  The President said the situation in which human rights advocacy is used by wealthy and powerful nations to stop developing economies from dealing decisively with malign actors who illicitly siphon and smuggle out the continent’s vast mineral resources while smuggling in western-made weapons was also not acceptable.  Tinubu who met the UN Secretary General António Guterres in New York on…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday engaged extensively in a bilateral discussion with the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, advancing his economic development diplomatic drive for investment attraction to Nigeria. The President met with the South African leader in New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) where he asserted that Africa must have a consensus view that the hundreds of billions of dollars spent through International Development Finance Institutions over the years must meet the specific needs of developing democracies in Africa. Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said this was…