By Rita Iliya The Niger Government says it will soon begin the automation of all pensions at the state and local government levels as part of its reform agenda. Gov. Umaru Bago disclosed this at a two-day Human Right Protection Sensitisation Workshop/Seminar on Labour Productivity in Nigeria. The workshop tookContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate has passed the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N2.17trillion. President Bola Tinubu had written the Senate seeking the approval of the sum of N2,176,791,286,033 as 2023 supplementary budget to address labour wage adjustments, security and other urgent issues. The President had also sent the 2024-2026Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Mr Fife Banks, an entrepreneur, has urged Nigerian investors to leverage the opportunities that the United States provides through its Employment Based (EB) platform. Banks, who is the Managing Partner, BraveICONS Global, made the call at the EB-5 Information series 2023 Abuja Investors Brunch in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has trained 27 journalists in Adamawa on effective first aid treatment for prospective casualties. Speaking at the opening of the three-day training in Yola on Thursday, Communication Field Officer of the organisation, Mr Lemdi Edmond, took the participants through theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher African descents in the diaspora on Thursday formally inaugurated the African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU-NIGERIA) as a unifying platform. The union which was inaugurated by the President-General of the group, Archbishop Chidiebere Ogbu, is aimed at ensuring unity, empowerment, and progress of all members as well as providingContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the remand of a Bayelsa Blogger, Mr Saint Onitsha Mienpamo, in Kuje Correctional Centre following his arraignment on alleged cyber bullying. He was arraigned for allegations bordering on defamatory publications against the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty ProgrammeContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government on Thursday commended Dufil Prima Foods Limited for rewarding three outstanding children for reporting baby sale, sexual molestation and pregnancy on a minor. Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, gave the commendation in a statement signed by Mrs Grace Njoku, Head, Press &Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja has discharged and acquitted two Chinese; Hao Aijun and Liu Yangxi, and a Nigerian, Obi Anthony-Chibuzor, who were charged with conspiracy, forgery and fraud. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, in a judgment, upheld the arguments of the lawyer to Hao and Liu , AkinloluContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Sen. Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan (PDP- Kogi) on Thursday took the oath of office and allegiance as senator representing Kogi-Central at the National Assembly. The Clerk of the Senate, Mr Chinedu Akubueze, administered the oath on Akpoti-Uduaghan. This followed the judgement of the Appeal Court which declared herContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has urged its contractors implementing the Partnership for Expanded Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (PEWASH) programme to adhere to standards and specifications for the benefit of the rural populace. Dr Nicholas Madu, Director of Water Supply and Support Services in the Ministry of Water ResourcesContinue Reading
