By Uchenna Eletuo The Society of Occupational and Environmental Health Physicians of Nigeria (SOEHPON), on Thursday, complained of neglect of occupational and environment safety standards in the workplace. It said this had caused many avoidable incidents that had resulted in loss of lives in Nigeria. The organisation said thatContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has inaugurated Phase II of the rehabilitation and resurfacing of roads in FCT, towards making Abuja a befitting capital city. Wike explained during the inauguration in Abuja on Thursday, that the Phase II would cover 49Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has urged the newly inaugurated House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters to promote local governance in the federal capital. Mahmoud made the call during the inauguration of the committee at the National Assembly complex inContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the commencement of negotiation of the new National Minimum Wage in 2024 would be based on the prevailing cost of living in the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this at the ongoing 19th edition of the NLC 2023Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), primary school teachers and pension scheme have shared N4.96 billion of statutory allocation for the month of October. The amount was shared during the 182nd Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting, in Abuja on Monday.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the FCT Administration’s commitment to nurturing and supporting talents for sustainable economic growth and development in the FCT. Wike stated this at the opening of the 13th edition of Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF),Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has restated its commitment to restore the lost glory of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), and Radio Nigeria, Kaduna. The Minister of Information and National, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this during his address to the staff of the two stations on Friday in KadunaContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the usage of obsolete equipment for broadcasting by FRCN and NTA is unacceptable. “In this time and age of innovation, technology and digital transformation, using obsolete equipment for broadcasting is unacceptable,” he declared. Idris spokeContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday emphasised the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to enhance job security within the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the younger population. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commended women and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces for dedicating their lives to protecting the territorial integrity of the country. He also commended them for combating crime and terrorism within the borders of theContinue Reading
