From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has drafted a bill for the creation of a Social Protection Agency. The state Commissioner of Budget, Bello Kagara, revealed this at a 5-day stakeholders meeting held in Zaria. Represented by the Director of the Social Protection Programme, Tijjani Umar, Kagara commended UNICEF for its assistance in improving resource allocation for the programme. Kagara explained that the workshop is organised in collaboration with the UNICEF Kano field office to develop an operational plan for 2025 .He said due to the importance of the…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja. In order to forestall a nation wide protest by members of Nigeria Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme (NUPCPS), the union has called on president Ahmed Tinubu without further delay to take executive action and ensure the release of funds for the payments of outstanding accrued rights and pension increment to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). According to the union, the office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), is responsible for all the sabotage against the Contributory Pension Scheme in Nigeria. Observing that all the past Government regime especially during the immediate…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto, AGILE project has sought the support of the state ministries for Local Government and Community Development and Budget and Economic Planning to advance girl child education across the state. Project Coordinator Dr. Mansur Isa Buhari emphasized that collaboration is crucial for the project’s success, as AGILE aims to improve secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls across the 23 local government areas. During separate visits to Commissioners Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi Adare (Local Government) and Balarabe Musa Kadadi (Budget and Economic Planning), Buhari stressed the importance of community mobilization. The project will rehabilitate and construct…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola No fewer than 80 per cent of families embraced the family planning campaign by Adamawa State Primary Health Care, TCI and DavComs in the Song local government area of Adamawa. The enlightenment carried out by Adamawa State Primary Health Care, in collaboration with ‘The Challenge Initiative (TCI) with DavComs Network support on media advocacy for Family planning, has resulted in the involvement of ten men in family planning. The advocacy investigation carried out by some Journalists has an identity that despite the embraced family planning campaign, the people of Song said their major constraint is the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has launched the construction of the 1,068km Section 1, Phase 1A, 3-lane single carriageway Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway in Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Tinubu said the 1068km road, when completed, will add value to the economy of the region and all states covered by the project. The President, who was represented by Sokoto state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, assured of adequate security for the project. Speaking in his welcome address, Sokoto state deputy governor and commissioner of works, Engr Idris Gobir, said history is made in Sokoto; hence, the project…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja A total of 41 students graduated with First Class at the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Olayemi Akinwumi, disclosed this on Monday, at a press conference to announce the commencement of activities to mark the eighth convocation ceremony of the institution. Giving a breakdown of the performance of the students, Akinwumi disclosed that 461 bagged Second Class Upper, 974 got Second Class Lower, 384, Third Class and Three Pass. “In this year’s convocation ceremony, a total of 1,863 students will be conferred with first degrees, 117 students with diplomas, and 216 with…
From $ani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has presented a certificate of occupancy and right of occupancy of 300 hectares of land to the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Agency (NEPZA) to support its activities in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by Mamman Mohammad, DG press and media affairs to the governor, who said that presenting the certificates to the Executive Director of Trade and Investment of the Agency, Alh. Usman Bakori, Governor Buni urged the agency to use the land effectively and efficiently. “You should ensure efficient and speedy use of…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has approved the sum of N10,000 as a harmonization allowance for all pensioners in the state. The governor made the approval after the presentation of the pension report by the Head of Civil Service, Elijah Evenemi. The governor stated that his administration is committed to prioritizing the welfare of senior citizens in Kogi State. He appreciated the pensioners for their service during their active years in service. “My administration will continue to build on the achievement of the former governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Pensioners who earn less…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated 3,867 Hajj seats to Katsina State for the 2025 pilgrimage season, according to a press statement issued by Badaru Bello, Public Relations Officer of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board. The statement signifies the commencement of registration for interested pilgrims in the state. It further announces that Governor Umar Dikko Radda has approved a minimum deposit of N8.4 million per intending pilgrim. Prospective pilgrims are advised to note that the deposit payment deadline is set for December 2024. Importantly, the statement emphasizes that all payments must…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabiru Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of civil servants as he received the highly anticipated report from the state’s Minimum Wage Committee. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday. The committee, led by Usman Bala, Special Adviser to the Governor on State Affairs, was tasked with reviewing and recommending improvements to the state’s minimum wage structure. During the report presentation, Governor Yusuf expressed strong confidence in the committee’s work, acknowledging their thorough research and wide consultations. He…