By Ismail Abdulaziz The Federal Civil Service Commission is poised to end the “cash and carry” syndrome in appointment and promotion in the civil service, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, its Chairman, said on Wednesday Abuja. He disclosed this to newsmen after his team’s inauguration by President Bola Tinubu at theContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Renewal Initiative. He described the initiative as a turning point for Nigeria and indeed Africa. Ghebreyesus in a congratulatory message on Tuesday to commemorate the Universal Health CoverageContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase Dangote Cement Plc., Ibese, Ogun, inaugurated a health centre and seven other projects at its host communities in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun on Wednesday. The Plant Director, Mr Azad Nawabuddin, handed over the projects to the communities at the company’s annual Community Day celebrations atContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Mr Ali Muhammad Ali, Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), says the media must spearhead the tracking of the country’s budgetary process to ensure that Nigerians get the actual value allocated in fiscal proposals. Ali made this submission on Wednesday in his goodwill message at theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The European Union (EU) has reiterated its commitment to fight Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (TIPSOM) in Nigeria. Mr Ron Hendrix, the EU Programme Officer in charge of Migration, Organised Crime and Drug, made this known at a conference on TIPSOM in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Ministry of Aviation, says it is working on plans to ensure that commercial airlines operating in Nigeria pay compensate to passengers for delayed or canceled flights as from January. The Minister of Aviation, Mr Festus Keyamo, said this when he appeared before the Joint Committee ofContinue Reading
By Ezra Musa The Southern Kaduna Community Development Associations (CDAs) forum, says it has concluded plans to host the first edition of the Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST) for the socio-cultural and economic development of the region. The festival was organised by the CDAs forum, in collaboration with Southern KadunaContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has installed Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in its 39 substations in the Lagos zone to curb vandalism. Mr Mojeed Akintola, the General Manager, TCN Lagos zone, disclosed this during a tour of completed and ongoing projects in Lagos on Tuesday.Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) on Tuesday called for adoption of Builders Document by built environment professionals, toward upholding standards. NIOB made the call in Lagos at the Pa Osikoya Memorial Lecture, an event held in memory of late Otunba Fatai Isola Osikoy, the firstContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has partnered with the Nigerian Correctional Service to implement a “train the trainer” programme to harness the creative talents hidden within the prison walls. The programme equips inmates with skills for creative expression, offering a pathway to self-discovery and rehabilitation. Dr JohnContinue Reading
