Author: Joy Gyakyor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday y restated his administration’s commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. Already, the Nigerian leader who is also Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said the administration is currently implementing programmes and policies that would empower Nigerians to combat the challenges of poverty, criminality and terrorism. President Tinubu, who was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the hint during the passing-out parade of Cadets of the 70 Regular Course, Direct Short Service Course 27 (Army) and Direct Short Service Course 31 (Air…
The National Economic Council (NEC) comprising governors of the 36 States of the federation on Thursday appealed to the organised labour to shelve their planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Tuesday, October 3. Governor of Plateau state, Caleb Muftwang, who briefed State House Correspondents after the council meeting chaired by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, urged the labour leaders to return to the negotiation table with the government cautioning that embarking on a fresh strike action would further hurt the economy. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had directed their…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has relieved the appointments of heads of 21 parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the administration with immediate effect. A statement by the Director of Press, office of the minister, Anthony Ogunleye, on Wednesday said the affected officers include; the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abuja Investment Company Ltd CEO/Managing Director (MD), Abuja Markets Management Ltd and MD/CEO, Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company CEO/MD. Others affected are the Abuja Property Development Company CEO/MD, Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company CEO/MD, Abuja Film Village International CEO/MD, Powernoth AICL Equipment…
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…