Day: March 16, 2024

Budget Office Spokesman, Afolabi Olajuwon Bags Honorary Doctorate Award

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The Head ,Media and Public Relations of the Office of the Budget of the Federation, Mr. Afolabi Olajuwon, has been conferred an honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration (Honoris Causa) and invested as a fellow by Chronicle Business Schools. The conferment was bestowed on the awardees today in collaboration with Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary, Jerusalem, Israel, during the 23rd inaugural lecture, in Abuja. Afolabi, a fellow of the Institute of Nigerian Public Relations (NIPR), was awarded the honour due to his track record in research and development in public…

2024 WORLD CONSUMER RIGHT DAY : NCC restates commitment to Telecom Consumers’ Rights …… Tasks AI developers on citizens’ privacy

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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida said the commission is committed to protecting rights of consumers in the telecom sector of the economy. NCC EVC disclosed this today March 15th 2024,at the 2024 World Consumer Right Day held at the NCC Head Office, Maitama Abuja on . Dr. Maida who was represented at the event by the Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, Mr Clem Omife,said Consumers remained the most important part of any business, and their protection is of utmost importance. He said “Every year,…

Budget Padding: It’s right of N’Assembly to make new insertions – Bagudu

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The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, has stated that the National Assembly did not violate any laws with the new insertions in the 2024 budget. Bagudu stated this during a press conference in Abuja, saying,” since 1999, it has been customary for the National Assembly to include new line items in the Appropriation Bill bill to fund specific projects in their constituencies. He added that this practice often results in an increase in the approved budget from what was initially presented by the president. Recall that…

NASC tasks newly elected NASSLAF Exco on Quality Leadership

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The Executive Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Engr. Ahmed Amshi Kadi, has tasked the newly elected Exco of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF) on quality leadership delivery Engr. Kadi gave this charge at the inauguration of the NASSLAF 10th National Assembly Exco and Central Working Committee CWC on Friday in Abuja.   The NASC Chairman, represented by Rt. Hon. Amaechi Nwoha, National Commissioner, South-East Zone, said the newly elected executive must be aware that they are coming into office at a time when leadership sacrifices and capabilities…