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Aug

2024

Why We Issued 21-Day Strike Notice To FGN – ASUU

Why We Issued 21-Day Strike Notice To FG – ASUU The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the federal government has consistently failed on its promises to address the lingering issues hindering the development of Nigeria’s universities. ASUU earlier issued a 21-day notice to the federal government for a nationwide strike. Emmanuel Osodeke, the union’s president, was at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Abia where he disclosed the outcome of ASUU’s national executive council (NEC) meeting. The meeting was held between August 17 and August 18 at the University of Ibadan. The union is to reconvene at…

Aug

2024

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Anambra Women Receive N50,000 First Lady’s Recapitalisation Grant

Economy, FGN, News Flash

Anambra Women Receive N50,000 First Lady’s Recapitalisation Grant Over 1,000 women, including petty traders, vulnerable and persons living with disabilities from various communities across Anambra State, have received the recapitalisation grant of N50,000 each from Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative Economic Empowerment Programme. The First Lady had on Thursday, unveiled a recapitalisation grant for 37,000 women petty traders across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. During the flag-off ceremony in Abuja, she said 1,000 women across each state and the FCT will get N50,000, totalling N1.85bn as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative’s Economic Empowerment…

Aug

2024

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Gov. Otti Congratulates Engr. Jennifer Adighije On Her Appointment As MD/CEO Of Niger Delta Power Holding Company

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, News Flash

GOVERNOR OTTI CONGRATULATES ENGR. JENNIFER ADIGHIJE ON HER APPOINTMENT AS MD/CEO OF NIGER DELTA POWER HOLDING COMPANY The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has congratulated the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President on Entrepreneurship Development in Communication Innovation and digital economy, Engr. Jennifer Adighije on her new Appointment as the MD/CEO of Niger Delta Power Holding Company. Governor Otti expressed happiness that Engr. Adighije's accomplishments and hard work is being rewarded with more work by the President, and praised her for showing exceptional skills and passion in her service to the nation and enjoined her…

Aug

2024

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FGN Fines Fidelity Bank N555.8m For Compromising Customer Data

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash

FG Fines Fidelity Bank N555.8m For Compromising Customer Data The Federal government through the National Data Protection Commission has slammed Fidelity Bank with a fine of N555.8 million for violating customer data protection laws. This announcement was made by the commission’s National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, at the Validation Workshop on the Nigeria Data Protection Act General Application and Implementation Directive in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Olatunji, Fidelity Bank breached the National Data Protection Act (NDP Act) 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, leading to the imposition of the fine. The penalty, which represents 0.1 per cent…

Aug

2024

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WAEC Opens Portals For 2025 WASSCE School Recognition

Education, FGN, News Flash

WAEC Opens Portals For 2025 WASSCE School Recognition Schools wishing to present candidates for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, have been advised to complete their recognition and upload their Continuous Assessment Scores, CASS data before 13 December 2024. WAEC disclosed this on Tuesday, when it announced the opening of online portals for school recognition and the upload of Continuous Assessment Scores for the upcoming 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. A statement, referenced BN/ZC/MOE/15/VOL.2/139 and signed by Mr A. Adebolu, Head of Exams for the Branch Controller, was addressed to school principals and titled “WASSCE…

Aug

2024

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British Army Begins Recruitment For Nigerians, Others

FGN, International, News Flash, World News

British Army Begins Recruitment For Nigerians, Others The British Army is offering Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians, an opportunity to join its distinguished force starting today, 19th August 2024. The application window will remain open until 26th August 2024. Applications are specifically invited for the roles of musician, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, Royal Engineers Technician and Tradesman, and paratrooper. This recruitment phase emphasizes the vital role Commonwealth soldiers have played and continue to play within the British Army. It is crucial to note that applications must be linked to the Recruit Bounty Referral Scheme(British Army members referral) to be considered,…

Aug

2024

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FGN Inaugurates 10-Member Committee To Enforce Court Judgement On LG Autonomy

FGN, Judiciary, LGA, News Flash

FG Inaugurates 10-Member Committee To Enforce Court Judgement On LG Autonomy The Federal Government has set up a 10-member Inter-Ministerial Committee to ensure the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s recent judgement granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. This committee was inaugurated by Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on August 20. The Supreme Court, on July 11, 2024, ruled that Local Governments must receive their funds directly, without interference from state governments. This ruling, delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governments to withhold or use funds…

Aug

2024

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FGN Plans New Taxes, Regulation For Cryptocurrency By September

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash

FG Plans New Taxes, Regulation For Cryptocurrency By September The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, announced that the Federal Government is set to introduce new tax laws by September, which will include regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. Speaking over the weekend at the FIRS 2024 Stakeholders Engagement with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Finance in Lagos, Dr. Adedeji highlighted the absence of current legal frameworks governing cryptocurrency in Nigeria, calling for the urgent need for regulation. Nigeria’s cryptocurrency industry is estimated to be worth up to $400 million and one…

Aug

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints New National Hajj Commission Chairman

FGN, News Flash, Religion

Tinubu Appoints New National Hajj Commission Chairman President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The development was contained in a press statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President Media and Publicity. Professor Usman appointment is coming amid probing of former agency Boss, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora by EFCC. Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence — the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. He is also well-grounded in…

Aug

2024

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ASSU Gives FGN 21-Day Strike Notice

Education, FGN, News Flash

ASUU Gives FG 21-Day Strike Notice The Academic Staff Union of Universities has informed the Federal Government of its plans to embark on a nationwide strike by placing the government on a 21-day notice. Sources within the National Executive Council of ASUU confirmed the development to PUNCH correspondent in Abuja on Monday. The notice was issued at the end of the NEC meeting, which was held at the University of Ibadan, and a copy is expected to be transmitted to the Federal Ministries of Labour and Education. “It is not an ultimatum but a strike notice. We are giving them…