Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the constitution of a committee to discuss modalities for implementing the new national minimum wage in Borno State. President Bola Tinubu had last month, signed the new Minimum Wage Act into law after agreeing to N70,000 with the organised labour unions. The statement released by the Secretary to the Borno State Government on Wednesday, 4 September, 2024, indicated that the committee would be chaired by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Engr. Babagana Malumbe, while the Head of Service, Barrister Mallam Fannami, will be co-chair. According to the statement, the committee comprises…
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed his sympathies to his Yobe State counterpart, Mai Mala Buni, and the victims and families of Sunday’s terrorist attack in Mafa, Tarmuwa Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred last weekend, has left many people dead and several individuals injured and has caused damage to properties. Zulum, whose statement was released on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Abdulrahman Ahmed Bundi, condemned the attack while urging everyone to unite in the fight against insecurity in the northeast. He said: “In times like these, we must come together as a community…
ActionAid Nigeria has condemned the latest hike in pump price of petroleum products, demanding immediate action from the government on economic reform The Non Governmental Organisation said increasing the minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000 was never enough to bring economic succour ActionAid, in a statement on Wednesday signed by its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu asked that: “The Federal Government must prioritise the welfare of Nigerian Citizens over revenue generation and provide a comprehensive plan to protect vulnerable citizens and support small businesses within 48 hours. This plan must include measures to mitigate the impact of high fuel prices on…
President Bola Tinubu has said that Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth, and development with its vibrant population, productive economy, and natural resources. Speaking at a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, 4 September, 2024, in Beijing, China, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, President Tinubu commended the role of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in advancing partnership between Africa and China for mutual development and prosperity. ”The African spirit for FOCAC is based upon mutual respect and partnership that promotes development, happiness, peace, and stability for our people. We are in this journey together. We believe that we share common…
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Works, Dr Adekunle Olayinka has delivered goodwill message of the Governor Babajide Sanwo -Olu at the COREN Assembly taking place in Abuja. The Engineering Assembly, which was held at the Federal Capital Territory was centered on the theme: Regulating Engineering Profession For Shared Prosperity In Nigeria. While engaging the media at the event, Dr. Olayinka explained that the COREN Engineering Assembly is a forum or platform created by COREN to bring together registered engineers, engineering professionals, and stakeholders in the engineering industry in Nigeria to engage them on the development…
The National Assembly Service Commission has commended the Lagos Sate House of Assembly Service Commission over its capacity building enhancement packages for its staffers. The Chairman, Hakeem Olabode Akamo in his speech expressed this during a zonal visit to the Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM). He stressed the visit was aimed at strengthening ties, fostering collaboration and commending the good work of Lagos State House of Assembly under the Leadership of the Speaker, Rt.Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa and also Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission Chairman. “The purpose of our visit is to Interact with LAHASCOM…
Prince Adele Adewale Abolaji Taofiq, popular known as (PAAAT), an aspirant for the post of Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government in next year’s council election has successfully organised a maiden Free Mega Medical Outreach for the people of the local government. The free medical outreach, which took place at Idungaran Club, Isale Eko, Lagos Island, on Saturday, 31 August, 2024, and Sunday, 1 September, 2024, was well attended with an incredible turnout of beneficiaries. The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun and the Special Adviser to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Finance, Honourable…
A former Minister for Power and Steel, Senator Liyel Imoke has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) scheduled for October 3, 2024 in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.This is just as attendance and participation by other highly fecund speakers and panelists have been confirmed.They comprise, among others: former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Retd); the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida; a Professor of Political Science at the Federal University Lokoja, Rotimi Ajayi, and an edutainment communicator and veteran broadcaster, Ms…
The Senior Special Assistant to The President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has explained how Nigeria has adopted strategic approach to the implementation of the SDGs reports thegazellenews.com According to Princess Orelope-Adefulire, the strategic approach is anchored on two levels of implementation: national and sub-national levels. The Senior Presidential Aide spoke on Tuesday, 3 September, 2024 at a programme organised by the UN Women themed, “Closing the Gender Gap: Financing Solutions for SDG 5. She explained that: “At the National level, we work closely with the Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to integrate the SDGs…
No fewer than 6575 people benefitted from an eyecare outreach held in Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, August 26—30, as part of the Vision First Plus programme of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo). Beneficiaries from within and outside the LCDA received a wide-range of medical services including eye screening, surgeries, medication, andeyeglasses on the latest campaign to bring healthcare to the doorsteps of communities across Nigeria. Speaking at the opening ceremony, SNEPCo Managing Director, Elohor Aiboni, said the outreach was a key investment in maintaining healthy vision which is an important but often…