Category: Governance

FG renames Ministry of Aviation

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The Federal Government on Wednesday renamed the Ministry of Aviation to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace.   Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation, said that aviation and aerospace were intertwoven and Nigeria had the need to proactively set its policies to align with future occurrences.   He made the announcement at the sidelines of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja.   Sirika explained that the alteration became expedient because it is on the exclusive list.   He, however, maintained that the future…

FG unveils 5-year plan to address insecurity

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The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday, launched a five-year strategic plan for the Ministry and its Services/Board to tackle insecurity in the country.   In a statement by Afonja Fatai Ajibola, the spokesman of the ministry, the Minister said the Ministry of Interior is integral to the national security and prosperity of the country.   He said these are done through the four services – the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) which monitors comings and goings at the country’s borders, ensuring that those who are likely to harm Nigerians…

Gov Zulum extends teachers’ retirement age by 5 years

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Borno State Governor ,Babagana Zulum has extended the retirement age of teachers in the state by five years.   This is contained in a circular from the Borno State Teaching Service Board signed by the Permanent Secretary, Malam Yusuf Garga.   “The attention of all teachers is hereby drawn to the fact that Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the extension of years of service of all teachers in Borno State from 35 to 40 and from 60 to 65 by age whichever comes first.   “All interested teachers willing to…

Sanwo-Olu increases workers’salaries in Lagos by 20%

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The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the implementation of the 20 percent increase in the salaries of civil servants in the state. This was contained in a statement by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola on Monday, March 20. 2023. The workers include those in the mainstream public service, Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas as well as the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB. NEW: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp! The new salary structure…

Buhari assents to 16 Constitutional Alteration Bills

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President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to 19 Bills in furtherance of Section 58 (4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 16 these bills are Constitutional Alterations of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended)   The highlights of the assented Constitutional Alteration Bills, amongst others, are: • ensuring financial independence of State Houses of Assembly and State Judiciary; • Regulating of the first session and inauguration of members-elect of the National and State Houses of Assembly and for related matters; • ensuring that…

NAIRA REDESIGN: Gov Sani Bello orders arrest of Those Rejecting old Naira notes

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed Security Agencies in the State for the immediate arrest of those rejecting the old Naira notes.   A statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane stated that old Naira notes of N1000, N500 and N200 are still valid and anyone who refuses to accept the old currency should be dealt with according to the dictate of the law.   According to the SSG, “it has come to the notice of Government that some people and traders…

Osun Economy: Gov Adeleke woos Investors ,Partners

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The Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has intensified his drive for enhanced partnership with local and multinational companies for direct investment in the state economy. Governor Adeleke was on a working visit to Lagos state since Monday. For the past two working days, the Governor has laid out the vision of his government for a public-private partnership relationship with a view to address the huge Infrastructure deficit in his state and jump start the state economy that is weighed down by heavy debt. In several meetings with captains of…

Gov Adeleke unveils Pro-Masses 100 Days Programme

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The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has launched a six pronged project to touch the lives of Osun masses in all the local governments areas of the state.   The programes are as follows:   1.Provision of portable water in 332 towns/Villages, one in each of the 332 wards in the State. The implementation has already started in Osogbo, Ifelodun and other local governments of the state.   2. Complete renovation of 30 schools, one per local government, including portable water and the provision of at least 50…

I’ll transform Osun State for Better -Gov Adeleke

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Osun State Governor,Ademola Adeleke has restated his desire to transform Osun state and make it a shinning light among comity of states. The Governor made this commitment at the 2023 Inter-religious service held at the Government secretariat in Osogbo to usher in the new year. Governor Ademola Adeleke assured the people of the state that he will light up Osogbo, other major cities and township in the state. “We shall get to the promise land. Never again will you see Osun being dirty again. Osogbo will not be out of…

BANDITRY: Niger Govt applauds security agents,enjoins Citizens to thank them

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Niger State Government has commended the conventional and non-conventional security agencies in the state for their resilience in the fight against banditry. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Emmanuel Umar stated this while briefing journalists on Security updates in the state, at the Government House Minna. Niger state Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Emmanuel Umar addressing Journalists at the Government House, Minna Mr. Umar who observed that there was relative peace in the state presently, also acknowledged that there are pockets of attacks in…