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By Joan Nwagwu The Organised Labour has explained why it suspended the nationwide indefinite strike that commenced on Nov. 14. Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), explained the action in a statement he jointly signed by Mr Nuhu Toro, Secretary General, Trade Union Congress(TUC), on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Social Protection Forum (NSPF), has sought the partnership of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, on the coordination and implementation of the revised National Social Protection Policy. Its National Coordinator, Dr Taiwo Benson, sought for the partnership when he led aContinue Reading
Not long ago, one of the correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), was abducted by gunmen in Abuja. The correspondent had boarded their vehicle at the Federal Secretariat on the way home after an assignment on the fateful day. The fear-stricken Reporter, who is yet to recoverContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Chudi Ezirigwe, acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) says the agency is repositioning to deliver quality services to the public. Ezirigwe stated this at the opening of a two-week training facilitated by the German Agency for International Co-operation (GIZ), with theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Development Control Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has commenced the 2023 intra-department football competition to promote staff bonding and friendly working environment. The Director, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, said during the kickoff in Abuja on Tuesday that the competition would also give theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Alliance for Deepening Democracy (A4DD), a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders to take practical steps to ensure credible elections in future. The group, which was represented by its Vice Chairperson, Faith Waziri, made theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Ayetoro Gbede Youths for Good Governance in Kogi says the emergence of Usman Ododo as Governor-elect of and Salifu Joel as Deputy Governor-elect will bring greater development to the state. The Coordinator of the group, Mr Olumobi Adewale, said this in a statement in AbujaContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang A cross section of ministers have assured Nigerians in Diaspora of the Federal Government’s resolve to overhaul the nation’s economy and make it competitive in the global arena. The ministers gave the assurance at the 6th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) on Tuesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed The Federal Government on Tuesday urged all affected passengers of Air Peace whose visas were cancelled and deported from Saudi Arabia to remain calm and that investigation into the “unfortunate” incident has been launched. This is contained in a statement by Francisca Omayuli, Spokesperson for the MinistryContinue Reading
By Angela Rep. Princess Ugwu (LP-Enugu South) has advocated for increased financial empowerment of women to increase their participation in politics and governance processes. Ugwu, representing Enugu South Rural Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly made the call during a virtual meeting with Gender Strategy Advancement InternationalContinue Reading
