December 2024 – Page 281

Sokoto Govt Prioritizes Inclusivity For People With Disabilities

04.12.2024

…Distributes 500 Handcycles The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity for people with disabilities, ensuring their access to social services. Governor Ahmad Aliyu expressed his commitment to an inclusive administration where all manner of persons would benefit from the resources of the state. Dr. Aliyu, stated this while launching the distribution of...

Edo Guber: Tribunal Begins Sitting Dec 9

04.12.2024

The Election Petitions Tribunal is expected to begin sitting/pre-hearing on the petitions challenging the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21 Edo State governorship election on December 9. The Secretary of the tribunal, Muazu Bagudu, said this yesterday in Benin. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on September 22 declared...

Don Harps On Collaboration Of Stakeholders To Actualize One-Health Policy In Nigeria

04.12.2024

The Vice Chancellor of David Umahi University of Health Sciences Uburu Ebonyi State, Professor Jesse Uneke, has advocated for synergy among stakeholders in the health sector in order to achieve One Health in Nigeria. Uneke who doubles as the founder of the African Institute for Health Policy and Health Systems, made the submission while delivering...

We Received N80,000 Minimum Wage In November –Enugu Labour Leaders

04.12.2024

The Organised Labour in Enugu State has debunked reports that the new minimum wage was yet to be paid in the state, saying the implementation of the N80,000 minimum wage, which is above the N70,000 national minimum wage, commenced in November. The workers also said they had no plan to go on strike since, stressing...

Oborevwori Recovers N250bn From Projects Operating Cost

04.12.2024

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has recovered a whooping N250 billion from operating costs of projects awarded by his administration and channeled it into fresh people-oriented projects. The Director-General of the state’s Bureau of Orientation and Communication, Barr Fred Latinore, said the Governor meticulously blocked all areas of financial leakages, cut surplus costs of governance...

Adebayo Calls For Project Standardisation In Nigeria

04.12.2024

The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has emphasised the need for standardisation in managing projects in Nigeria. He made this call while delivering a keynote speech at the 2024 annual project management conference and induction ceremony of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of...

Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected As First Female President Of Namibia

04.12.2024

The incumbent Vice-President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as the first female President of the country. New Telegraph reports that the Country’s Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) on Tuesday announced that Nandi-Ndaitwah won over 57 per cent of ballots cast. The 72-year-old would become the first woman to rule the southern African country...

4 Injured As Segment Of Abuja Building Under Construction Collapses

04.12.2024

A segment of the Samsung building under construction at Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, by Banex Junction, Abuja, has collapsed. Abdulrahman Mohammed, acting director-general of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), confirmed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Mohammed said the incident occurred when the Penthouse segment of the three-story building...

Alpha-Beta Consulting LLP Debunks Involvement In Federal Tax Reform Bills

04.12.2024

Alpha-Beta Consulting LLP, yesterday debunked the recent claims suggesting an involvement of the firm in the Federal Government’s proposed Tax Reform Bills currently under review by the National Assembly. The agency described the allegations as baseless and unfounded, with the evil intent of misleading the general public. Speaking on the matter, Managing Director of Alpha-Beta...

Tinubu Vows To Remove Impediments Against S/Africans Investments In Nigeria

04.12.2024

…Urges Ramaphosa To Do Same…says country open for business..as both countries operationalize advisory council to boost trade, investments President Bola Tinubu has vowed to remove the impediments against South African investments in Nigeria. This came as he urged his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, to do same for Nigerian investors in his country. The President,...