December 2024 – Rise Africa

New Year: It’s Time To Move From Providing Palliatives To Better Strategies

31.12.2024

As Nigerians join others to usher in the New Year, the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins has urged the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government, organisations and individuals to move from providing palliatives to better strategies in empowering the none privileged citizens. The Prelate in a release signed by the Social Communications Director...

Abbas, Kalu Congratulate Nigerians, Calls For Renew Hopes

31.12.2024

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has urged Nigerians to renew their hopes for the upcoming year 2025. Abbas expressed optimism that improvements will be seen in the new year and emphasised the importance of Nigerians remaining steadfast and supporting their leaders at all levels. He said that despite the existing challenges...

Okpebholo Appoints PDP Chieftain, Chairman AAU, Ekpoma Governing Council

31.12.2024

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, appointed People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Dan Orbi as the Chairman of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Governing Council. New Telegraph recalls that the University has been administered by the Special Intervention Team ( SIT) for most of Mr Godwin Obaseki’s administration The Government in a...

Excitement As Makinde Pays Workers, Retirees 13th-Month Salary

31.12.2024

Workers in Oyo State were in a gleeful mood on Tuesday, jubilating as alert of the much-anticipated payment notification of the 13th month salary hit their phones, heralding a joyous New Year celebration. The 13-month salary is in fulfilment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s promise to pay Oyo state workers during the election campaign. According to...

Be Optimistic 2025 Will Bring Good Tidings, Ngige Urges Nigerians

31.12.2024

…calls for transparency in Anambra governorship polls Former Governor of Anambra State and two-time Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has called on Nigerians not to give up given the socio-economic and developmental challenges facing the nation, but to be optimistic the year 2025 would bring good tidings. This came as he appealed...

UniAbuja Governing Council Approves Aisha Maikudi As 7th Substantive VC

31.12.2024

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, under the chairmanship of Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd), has approved the appointment of Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the 7th Substantive vice-chancellor of the University. The appointment was announced during the 77th Extraordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 31st December 2024. The appointment takes effect...

Group Commends Sultan For Honouring Senator Yari With Marafan Sokoto

31.12.2024

Shehi Marafan Sokoto Youth Development Initiative has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the Sultan of Sokoto for honouring Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar with the traditional title of Marafan Sokoto. Alhaji Mujtaba Isah Helele, chairman of the group, made this statement during a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Sokoto....

NLC Demands Governance With Benefits, Policies Without Strong-Arm Tactics

31.12.2024

…to engage govt on wage review …seeks prioritisation of industrial peace As Nigerians step into the year, 2025, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the Federal Government across all levels to ensure governance translates to real benefits for Nigerians in all aspects of livelihood including healthcare, education, transportation and housing. President of the NLC,...

Finance ministry inaugurates anti-corruption unit committee

31.12.2024

The Federal Ministry of Finance has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit Committee to enhance transparency and accountability within the public service. This was according to a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga, on Monday. The statement read, “The Federal Ministry of Finance has taken...

Oyebanji Appoints Niyi Adebayo As Chief Of Staff

31.12.2024

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of a member of his cabinet, Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo as Chief of Staff to the Governor. Adebayo, who is currently the State Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management, is to assume the role of Chief of Staff with effect from January 2, 2025....