NCPC Set To Begin Preparations For 2025 Pilgrimage
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to sign contractual agreements with air carriers and ground handlers in June for the 2025 Pilgrimage Exercise to Israel, Jordan, Rome, Greece, and Turkey. Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, disclosed this during the financial bid opening for airlifting and ground handling services […]
Federal Government to Mainstream Gender in Labour Reforms – Dingyadi
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government says it would prioritize gender mainstreaming among the guiding principles for its ongoing labour reforms, to ensure that women and vulnerable workers have equal access to employment opportunities, devoid of any form of discrimination. A statement signed by Patience Onuobia, Head, Press and Public Relations at the federal ministry […]
Fraudulent Claims, One of Major Challenges Facing NSITF – Faleye
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,(NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has identified fraudulent claims as a core challenge facing the Fund. Faleye, who spoke at the West Africa Technical Workshop of the International Social Security Association (ISSA), held in Conakry, Guinea, where he spoke on the topic: Strategic Role […]
CBN Alerts Public Against Scam Contracts and Fraudulent Claims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterate warnings that it has not authorised, licensed, or appointed any individual, group, or organisation to act as an agent or intermediary in offering contracts, financial grants, or intervention funds to the public. The CBN in a statement on Monday also notes that it did […]
NDLEA Gets 2 New Forensic Labs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has established two new laboratories to enhance accessibility, expedite timely analysis, and prosecute cases efficiently following a surge in drug seizures over the past months. This feat come after over 25 years of conducting forensic analysis in a single laboratory facility in Lagos which also […]
AGF Ogunjimi Commits to Quick Passage of PFM Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunijmi has expressed his readiness to ensure the successful passage of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Bill. The PFM Bill initiated by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) seeks to give legal backing to the public finance management reform initiatives of […]
NCPC Boss Congratulates Catholic Faithful and Christians Worldwide On Emergence of Pope Leo XIV
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has extended his warmest congratulations to the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide on the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Pontiff of the Catholic Church. In a statement released shortly after the announcement of the new Pope’s […]
FCT to Expand Water Supply to Satellite Towns
By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Administration has unveiled plans to expand water supply infrastructure to satellite towns around Abuja, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inclusive development agenda. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, made this known during an inspection tour of key projects in the capital on Friday, ahead of the President’s second-year […]
Reps Moves to Mitigate Ecological Emergencies
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Thursday, passed through second reading a bill seeking to address critical issues such as climate change adaptation, drought, desertification, flooding, coastal erosion, dam failure, building collapse, oil spills, road accidents, fire, air crashes, boat mishaps, among others. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Repeal […]
NELFUND Refutes ICPC’s Allegation of Fund Diversion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that it diverted funds meant for student loans. Speaking before the House of Representatives Committee on Students Loan, Scholarship, and Higher Education, the Managing Director of NELFUND, Adekunle Sawyer, firmly denied any […]