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NSITF, ICPC Partner To Combat Corruption

20.02.2025

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has partnered with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to strengthen its internal capacity to fight corruption and win public trust. Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, explained that the partnership was geared towards detection of corruption within the Fund, and promotes good governance;...

Allegation Of USAID Funding Boko Haram False

20.02.2025

…Says no decision to stop foreign aid programme The American government said there is no truth in the allegation that its agency, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is sponsoring Boko Haram in Nigeria. US Congressman, Scott Perry, at the inaugural hearing of the subcommittee on “Delivering on Government Efficiency,” alleged that USAID...

Rivers People Enjoying Peaceful Governance Without Molestation –Fubara

20.02.2025

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said residents are enjoying peaceful and freedom laden governance, stressing that they do not experience molestation or anxiety that leads to hypertension. Fubara spoke when a delegation of Anglican Archbishops and their wives led by the Primate, Archbishop Metropolitan of All Nigeria, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Rev...

JAMB Exam: Foundation Sponsors 1,000 Kwara South Candidates

20.02.2025

In a significant move to support seamless access to education and empower young minds, a Kwarabased Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Lekan Adewoye Foundation, has sponsored the enrolment of 1,000 tertiary institution candidates for the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. The initiative, which is part of the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to promoting education,...

LG Automomy: FAAC In Dilemma Over Direct Funds Disbursement To Councils

20.02.2025

…suspends monthly meeting The uncertainty surrounding direct disbursement of monthly federation allocation funds to the 774 local government councils as envisaged this month led to an abrupt cancellation of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting last night in Abuja, New Telegraph authoritatively learned. Multiple insider sources close to FAAC confided in New Telegraph that...

NCDC: Ex-Nasarawa Speaker Hails Tinubu, NASS, Others

20.02.2025

The Immediate past Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the bill into law establishing North Central Development Commission (NCDC). This, he said, the President has again demonstrated his leadership qualities and the concern he has for sustainable peace, unity and equitable development across...

UNICEF, Others Get Assurance On Nutrition Budget From Bauchi Speaker

20.02.2025

Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Abubakar Sulaiman, has pledged to find a way to include nutrition provisions in the 2025 budget, despite it already being passed and signed into law. This commitment was made at a meeting with UNICEF, state assembly members and other stakeholders, where the Speaker emphasized the...

ProvidusBank: New Telegraph Award Reinforces Our Commitment On Growth Of Businesses

20.02.2025

The management of ProvidusBank Nigeria Limited has stated that winning the New Telegraph Fastest Growing Bank Award 2024 has further strengthened its commitment to driving impactful initiatives that help businesses thrive. This was conveyed in an acceptance letter addressed to the Managing Director/ Editor-in-Chief of Daily Telegraph Publishing Company, Mr. Ayodele Aminu, by the bank’s...

Lagos Assembly: Obasa’s Removal, Meranda’s Election Constitutionally Valid – CSOs

20.02.2025

A coalition of civil society organizations yesterday called for strict adherence to due process in the unfolding controversy surrounding the speakership of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The groups, dedicated to advancing women’s rights in governance, also condemned the alleged invasion of the Assembly by security operatives and urged all stakeholders to uphold constitutional...

In Clark’s Death, Nigeria Lost A Voice, Says Dakuku Peterside

20.02.2025

Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has said that with the demise of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Nigeria has lost a “voice, patriot, statesman, defender and shining light.” Dr Peterside, who received the news with shock, stated that the demise of the former Federal Commissioner of Information...