December 2024 – Page 264

Ilera Eko Records 229,455 Enrollment In 1 Year

06.12.2024

…Now has a over 1 million subscribers – LHIS Boss, Emmanuella Zamab The number of enrollees in the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme “Ilera Eko” has grown to a total of 1,152,455. According to the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr Emmanuella Zamba, the total number of enrollees, which stood...

US Ambassador Highlights Sokoto’s Importance In Nigeria’s Cultural Landscape

05.12.2024

United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has commended Sokoto State for its significant cultural and religious value in Nigeria. During a courtesy visit to Governor, Ahmad Aliyu at the State House Chamber in Sokoto, Ambassador Mills emphasized the importance of Sokoto State in Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape. Ambassador Mills stated that his...

Kwara Gov: We’re Committed To Building Prosperous State

05.12.2024

…Hails ex-perm secs’ group on book launch Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous State through the creation of efficient and disciplined civil service, better infrastructure, and a friendlier business climate. The Governor spoke in Ilorin, Kwara State at the launch of the maiden edition...

World Bank To Announce IDA21 Replenishment Financing

05.12.2024

The World Bank Group will on Friday hold an online briefing announce its ID21 replenishment financing envelope. The financing portfolio of WBGs International Development Association, which targets developing nations consists of donor pledges and the Bank’s statutory contribution. During the briefing, Axel van Trotsenburg, World Bank Senior Managing Director, will deliver closing remarks and announce...

Accountability Lab Honours Inspector, Four Others With Integrity Icons Award

05.12.2024

In its commitment to promote integrity, trust and positive behavioural change in the public service sector, Accountability Lab Nigeria on Thursday honoured five public servants working in different parts of the country with its 2024 Integrity Icons award. The awardees were; Inspector Kamoshi Tada under the Fagge Police Station Kano State, Olugbenga Johnson Kuye an...

UNICEF Launches E-Learning Platform In Osun To Boost Children’s Learning Capacity

05.12.2024

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday launched the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) in Osun Osun to boost the learning capacity of the children. New Telegraph reports that the NLP is a digital learning platform designed to provide children with access to quality education, regardless of their location. The initiative aims to train teachers...

Reps Give NRC 7-Day Ultimatum To Submit All PPP Documents

05.12.2024

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Asset and Special Duties has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to submit all relevant documents on all current Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) in the corporation. The committee gave the order at a public hearing on the need to investigate and assess the performance of PPP...

54,000 Women Benefit From N3bn Individual Livelihood Grants

05.12.2024

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has stated that over N3 billion has been disbursed to 54,000 women under the Individual Livelihood Grants of Nigeria For Women Project. Engr. Salako-Oyedele disclosed this during the flag-off of the Livelihood Collective Operational and the handing over of Livelihood Collective Groups to the Ministry of Women Affairs...

Sokoto Govt Collaborates With AGILE, Stakeholders To Enhance Educational Facilities For PWDs

05.12.2024

The Sokoto State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Alkali, has commended Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s administration for its decision to upgrade the A.A. Raji Special School for Disabled Persons. This move aims to provide modern teaching and learning facilities, enabling the school to compete with others nationwide. Represented by the ministry’s director, Abubakar Salame, Alkali...

Nwifuru Not Owing Pensions, Gratuities To LG Retirees

05.12.2024

The Executive Secretary of Ebonyi State Local Government Staff Pension Board Mr Emeka Nwonu, has restated that Governor Francis Nwifuru was not owing pensions and gratuities to council retirees. Nwonu made the assertion in Abakaliki the capital city on Thursday while briefing newsmen. Apparently referring to insinuations in some quarters alleging non-payment of initial...