3 d. ago A legacy of service: An appraisal of Oluwatoyin Madein, Nigeria’s first female AGF

Tribune Online A legacy of service: An appraisal of Oluwatoyin Madein, Nigeria’s first female AGF Dr Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, Nigeria’s first female Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), retired on Friday, March 7, 2023 marking the culmination of a remarkable career spanning over three decades. Her departure was not just the end of an era, and the beginning of a new chapter, but was a moment to reflect on a life […] A legacy of service: An appraisal of Oluwatoyin Madein, Nigeria’s first female AGF Tribune Online

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4 d. ago NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy

Tribune Online NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy THE president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has warned state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. Several months after the Supreme Court granted full financial autonomy to local […] NULGE’s new leadership: Ajaero warns governors against undermining LG autonomy Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Naira gains as CBN accounts for 39.85% of dollar inflows in NFEM

The naira on Monday appreciated in the official foreign exchange (FX) market as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) accounted read more Naira gains as CBN accounts for 39.85% of dollar inflows in NFEM

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4 d. ago Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP

Tribune Online Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP Nigeria has been identified as one of the countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in Africa, accounting for 20 per cent of the continent’s TB cases, according to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme. This revelation has raised concerns among health experts, who note that the country’s high population and […] Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy

NULGE inaugurates new leadership From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has issued a strong warning to state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. […] The post Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Bauchi govt. reacts to arrest of State Accountant General by EFCC

From Paul Orude Bauchi The Bauchi State Government says it received with surprise the news of the arrest of the Accountant General of the State by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) .   Sirajo Jaja was in Abuja Wednesday March 19 while carrying out his statutory duty of attending the Federation Account Allocation […] The post Bauchi govt. reacts to arrest of State Accountant General by EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria Accounts For 27% Of Global Malaria Prevalence – FCTA

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that Nigeria is responsible for 27 per cent of the world’s malaria prevalence, with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) accounting for 5 per cent of that figure. This revelation was made during a ceremony in Abuja marking the launch of a programme aimed at distributing malaria medications […]

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1 week ago Nigeria accounts for 27% of global Malaria cases, FCT 5% nationally — FCTA

Tribune Online Nigeria accounts for 27% of global Malaria cases, FCT 5% nationally — FCTA The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through its Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, has disclosed that Nigeria accounts for 27 percent of global malaria prevalence, while the FCT contributes 5 percent of the national prevalence. Nigeria accounts for 27% of global Malaria cases, FCT 5% nationally — FCTA Tribune Online

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1 week ago Health sector faced with severe governance, accountability challenges — ICPC

Partner Ministry to tackle corruption From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), said it has identified severe governance and accountability challenges in the health sector, particularly at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level, where pregnant women, children, and vulnerable populations are most affected. It also noted the diversion of […] The post Health sector faced with severe governance, accountability challenges — ICPC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago UBA, ICAN partner to drive innovation, excellence in finance and accounting

Tribune Online UBA, ICAN partner to drive innovation, excellence in finance and accounting Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Friday, hosted the 60th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Chief Davidson C. S. Alaribe, FCA, in a meeting aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation between both institutions. The meeting signalled a pivotal moment in the relationship between the two institutions […] UBA, ICAN partner to drive innovation, excellence in finance and accounting Tribune Online

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1 week ago NYSC mum as corper alleges threat to life for criticising Tinubu

The National Youth Service Corps has remained silent over the allegation of threats levelled against it by a Lagos-based corper, Ushie Uguamaye, for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government. Uguamaye had, in a now-viral video shared on her TikTok account, talktoraye, on Saturday, expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, lamenting the high inflation and economic Read More

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1 week ago Lagos Corps Member Alleges Threats To Life Over Viral Video Criticising Tinubu Gov’t

A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, has alleged that she has been facing threats after posting a viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration over inflation and economic hardship in Nigeria. In the video, which was shared on her TikTok account (@talktoraye) on Saturday, Uguamaye expressed deep frustration about the country’s […]

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1 week ago Lagos corper alleges threats over viral video criticising Tinubu’s government

A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, has raised concerns over alleged threats following her viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over inflation and economic hardship. In a video shared on her TikTok account #talktoraye on Saturday, Uguamaye expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, lamenting that hard work seems futile amid Read More

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1 week ago Bagudu’s budgetary reforms: A new era of fiscal accountability, growth in Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the 2025 budget marked a significant fiscal milestone, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to accelerated read more Bagudu’s budgetary reforms: A new era of fiscal accountability, growth in Nigeria

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1 week ago NSITF under my watch will promote workers’ interest — Sola Olofin

Tribune Online NSITF under my watch will promote workers’ interest — Sola Olofin vows to demand accountability on remittances Honourable Sola Olofin, the new Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has pledged to ensure that employers prioritize remittances to the Fund to safeguard the interests of their employees. He made this declaration during his remarks at his assumption of office. Checks revealed that, by virtue […] NSITF under my watch will promote workers’ interest — Sola Olofin Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ActionAid judicial panel faults Supreme Court judgment on Rivers crisis

Tribune Online ActionAid judicial panel faults Supreme Court judgment on Rivers crisis The Independent Judicial Accountability Panel (IJAP) of the Citizens Led Engagements on Judicial Accountability in Post-Election Justice Delivery in Nigeria (CLEAP Justice) project of ActionAid Nigeria has faulted the Supreme Court judgments on the protracted political crisis in Rivers, saying that, the judgment left a gap as to whether the issue of the alleged defection […] ActionAid judicial panel faults Supreme Court judgment on Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 2027: I’m ready to support Peter Obi to recover Nigeria — Gov Bala

Tribune Online 2027: I’m ready to support Peter Obi to recover Nigeria — Gov Bala According to Bala Mohammed, "So, let me say it loud and clear because of those doubting Thomases who might want to preempt what we are doing. Myself as a person I am very ready to work with Peter Obi, we will come together, close ranks and give good governance to the country, we will give vibrant opposition with visions, honesty and accountability. 2027: I’m ready to support Peter Obi to recover Nigeria — Gov Bala Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Onyia: Brilliant administrator, accountant, respected political leader –Tinubu

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has described former minister of state for Foreign Affairs, Dubem Onyia, as a brilliant administrator, accountant, respected political leader in his condolences to the family, friends and associates of the late Onyia who passed away on Monday at 73. According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information […] The post Onyia: Brilliant administrator, accountant, respected political leader –Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Reverse Unlawful Suspension Of Senator Natasha Or Face Legal Action” – SERAP Tells Akpabio

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has described recent suspension issued by Nigeria Senate to Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as an unlawful act. The group in a statement on Sunday, warned Senate President Godswill Akpabio to immediately overturn the Red Chamber’s decision over Senator Natasha. SERAP condemned the action as patently unlawful, arguing that it […] The post “Reverse Unlawful Suspension Of Senator Natasha Or Face Legal Action” – SERAP Tells Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG lists Simon Ekpa, 15 others as terrorist financiers, orders accounts, assets’ freeze

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a move to combat terrorism financing, the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) has designated 15 individuals, including Simon Ekpa and two entities for their alleged involvement in supporting terrorist activities. These designations are part of Nigeria’s efforts to comply with international standards on combating terrorism financing as outlined in the Terrorism […] The post FG lists Simon Ekpa, 15 others as terrorist financiers, orders accounts, assets’ freeze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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