– Press Release – Government has reviewed the commitments made with the Organized Labour in the agreement entered with Labour and wish to state that very substantial progress has been made in the following areas: (i) On the payment of wage award of N35,000 for Six Months, Government has so far paid for four months up to 31st December, 2023. The remaining two months of January and February, 2024 are being processed. (ii) On the Minimum Wage Committee, Government has on 30th January, 2024, inaugurated a 37 Member Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage to review and come up with…
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By Miriam Humbe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised not to rest on its laurels in ensuring that those tasked with the execution of constituency projects in the country do what is right at all times. Spokesperson for the ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua revealed this in a statement signed on Monday. The Commission made this pledge on Wednesday when it hosted to a delegation from BudgIT Nigeria, led by its Country Representative, Mr. Gabriel Okeowo. Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu noted that the issue of constituency projects was germane as some…
In an effort to maintain the highest standards of integrity within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has sternly condemned any form of extortion and issued a clear warning to all officers against using or dropping his name for such nefarious activities. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP expressed deep concern, emphasizing that such actions tarnished the reputation of his person and the Police Force, thereby eroding public trust. The IGP emphasized that any officer found guilty of…
By Nana Musa The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has launched a N100 billion project preparation fund to stimulate investments in Nigeria. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of MOFI, Mr Amstrong Takang said at the Public Wealth Management Conference in Abuja on Tuesday. “As part of a broader strategy to deal with these challenges, MOFI have the trusted custodian and the shareholder for the Federal Government of Nigeria’s investment assets is executing a number of initiatives aimed at contributing towards building a more inclusive and sustainable economy. “The conference will foster collaboration among stakeholders, facilitating the exchange of insights, experiences, and…
By Nana Musa The National PenCom Commission (PenCom) has recovered N12.93 billion unremitted contributions, imposed N12.52 billion fines on defaulters, which resulted to a total sum of N25.45 billion. PenCom Head, Corporate Communications Department, Mr Ibrahim Buwai, who disclosed the figures at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN), in Abuja. He said under the Pension Reforms Act, which remained the provision for enforcement, late remittances attract penalties and interest of two per cent monthly. “All recoveries go directly into the affected Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) holders. Nobody takes a penny, not Pension Fund…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, on Monday, hosted the President and Chairman of council of the Nigerian Institute of Management, Dr. Mrs Christiana Atako, and council members of the institute in his office at NiMet’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Dr. Mrs Christiana Atako said: “On behalf of the council of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), I congratulate you, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer (NiMet), on your appointment last December by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to lead this important agency of government. Your appointment is as befitting as…
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil),Sen.Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D ( centre) flanked to the left by the incoming Chairman/Managing Director Chevron Nigeria Limited,Jim Swartz and to the right by the outgoing Chairman/ Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Riac Kennedy during a courtesy visit in Abuja. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Phd has expressed his willingness to cooperate and work harmoniously with the incoming Chairman/Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited, Jim Swartz in order to increase oil production in Nigeria. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry revealed this in a statement.…
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has assured that the federal government would ensure that businesses in the oil and gas sector of the economy continue to thrive without being hindered . The Minister gave the assurance on Monday, 19th February, 2024, in Abuja at an engagement with leaders of various unions and associations in the downstream Petroleum industry. The meeting was part of the government’s efforts at resolving some of the concerns raised by the stakeholders in a letter to the Minister. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa (Mrs.), the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) at its 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), said the annual rainfall amount would be below normal over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Bauchi, Kano, Kebbi, Gombe, Plateau, Taraba, Nasarawa, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Delta, and Bayelsa states when compared to their long-term normal. Themed: Facilitating a Weather Resilient Economy through Early Warnings for All to Forster Renewed Hope and Sustainable Development, NiMet held the annual event on Tuesday in Abuja. NiMet said other parts of the country would likely observe normal to above-normal annual rainfall amounts. The prediction also showed that in…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force has again reiterated its commitment to enforcing all laws and emplacing anti-crime strategies to curb illegal activities at various Nigerian ports and around the economic hubs. The commitment is geared towards stimulating the government’s agenda of quick economic recovery and development in the county. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja revealed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The commitment was re-echoed when the Eastern Port Police Command confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the diversion of bags of wheat belonging…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) North Central Zonal office, Jos plateau State on Saturday, commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of recent communal crisis in Mangu Local Government Area of plateau State. The North Central Zonal Director of the Agency Mr Bashir Idris Garga who represented the Director General, Mustapha Habib Ahmed said it was barbaric and unfortunate how Mangu had turned to as result of the crisis. He said that no one had the right to take another one’s life no matter the circumstances. On the relief intervention, the Zonal Director remarked that the items were…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) have announced a collaboration on several projects to boost agricultural productivity in Nigeria. This followed a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, 14th February, 2024, at NIRSAL Plc’s headquarters, between the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, and the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIRSAL, Abbas Umar Masanawa. NiMet’s Prof Anosike said: “The urgency of climate action requires that critical stakeholders collaborate, invest in preparedness and ensure that smallholder farmers are protected by early warnings of climate…