agencies
29 Aug
The House of Representatives says it would take up cases of unfunded agencies by the Federal Government, despite the requisite appropriation and their creation by the Act of parliament. Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka, Chairman, Special Committee on the Restructuring of Federal Agencies, Commissions and Parastatals, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday.…
18 Aug
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged heads of agencies to be guided by the extant provisions that established their organisations in preparing their 2025 budget. Shettima, represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, made the call during a retreat for the Chief Executives of the Ministries Department and Agencies (MDAs) under the supervision of the State House on…
14 Feb
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, urged heads of parastatals and government-owned enterprises to explore new avenues and cutting-edge innovations to create an enabling environment that would foster investments and the state's growth.
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team will be able to cope without injured star signing Kylian Mbappe in Sunday's La Liga visit to rivals Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos take on their rivals without the French forward, ruled out for three weeks with a hamstring injury. The Spanish champions are second, four points behind…
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Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group on Saturday confirmed its leader Hassan Nasrallah had been killed, after Israel said it had "eliminated" him in a strike on south Beirut a day earlier. "Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, has joined his great, immortal martyr comrades whom he led for about 30 years," Hezbollah said in a…
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To commemorate Nigeria's 64th Independence Day anniversary, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1st, a public holiday. Announcing the holiday in Abuja, Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, praised the patient and hard-working Nigerian men and women, stating that their sacrifices will not be in vain. Congratulating Nigerians at home and abroad on this…
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The Enugu State Government has begun the process of transitioning from the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Compressed Natural Gas to reduce cost of transportation for commuters. The Commissioner for Transport, Dr Obi Ozor made the disclosure while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in Enugu on Friday. According…
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The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, and some other key figures in the Nigerian corporate space will be addressing the increasing issue of sexual crimes in the workplace at a session slated for Oct. 25 in Lagos. Joseph Edgar, Chairman of The Duke’s Masterclass and the convener of the session, disclosed this…
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Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behavior," the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday. The 32-year-old Aston Villa star was also found guilty of "violating principles of fairplay" in two separate episodes. Martinez was found to have violated FIFA's code of conduct when holding…
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Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee says it will use the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as a model in the implementation of harmonization of taxes in the country. The Chairman, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this during a meeting on harmonization of revenue administration in Abuja on Friday. The meeting was organized by the FCT…
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The Chinese Embassy On Friday in Abuja celebrated the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China’s founding on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the celebration marked a significant moment in China’s history following the Chinese Civil War. It also marked victory of Mao Zedong’s Communist forces over the Kuomintang forces…
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The 1981 Alumni Association of Victory High School Ikeja, Lagos, has consoled Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom on the death of his wife, Pastor Patience Eno. In a condolence message by it President, Pastor John Abiodun on Saturday in Abuja, the alumni described the late Eno as a cheerful woman, who impacted many lives…
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As the world commemorates world tourism day, stakeholders have called for improved engagement and better policies to drive the sector. Director, Media and Communications, African Tourism Board, Kazeem Balogun, while appealing to the government to do more, noted that tourism has increasingly proven to be a good business investment contributing greatly to the world economy.…