May Day: Tinubu Pledges Better Living Conditions, Salutes Nigerian Workers
By Mujidat Abdulrahman, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday pledged better living and working conditions for all Nigerians of working age, saying the “custodians of the nation’s machinery deserve a fair wage and enhanced welfare.” Tinubu made this pledge in his maiden May Day message dedicated to workers nationwide. The President’s Special Adviser on Media…
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NBMA Director’s Promotion Reversed by FCSC Sparks Controversy
In a shocking turn of events, the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is embroiled in controversy as the promotion of Dr. Rebecca O.J. Oamen, the Director of Administration and Finance, has been reversed by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) three years after it was granted. The conflict centers around Dr. Agnes Asagbra, the Director…
Governor Zulum Satisfied with LG Elections Process, Turnout.
From Chidimma Iheanacho, Borno. In today’s Local Government Elections, Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has cast his vote at Ajari unit 006 in Mafa town, the headquarters of Mafa local government area of Borno State. After casting his vote, Governor Zulum spoke to journalists and expressed his satisfaction with the large turnout…
Foundation Advocates Concerted Efforts on Climate Justice
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for collaboration between government, private sector and communities to ensure climate justice for all in the country. NAN has reports. Dr Joseph Onoja, Director General of NCF made the call at a two-day workshop on Strengthening Civil Society Voices on Climate Justice in Nigeria, and the inauguration of…
AfDB Approves $115m Loan to Abia for Road, Erosion Projects
The Board of Directors, African Development Bank (AfDB), has approved a loan of 115 million dollars to support a major road rehabilitation project in Abia State, Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the Nigeria Country Department of the bank in Abuja. It said the project would see to the rehabilitation of roads,…