4 h. ago TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has expressed commitment to addressing the issue of abandoned and uncompleted projects in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions Echono, an architect, spoke on Thursday at the commissioning ceremony of a world-class International Conference Centre (ICC) at Bayero University, Kano. He disclosed […] The post TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning

Tribune Online SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning TOWARDS enhancing access to quality contraceptive services across the state, the Ogun State government, in collaboration with the Society for Family Health (SFH) DISC project, has organized a refresher training for health secretaries and reproductive health coordinators across the 20 local government areas of the state. The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare […] SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning Tribune Online

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22 h. ago FG leveraging digital technology to transform basic education — UBEC boss

Tribune Online FG leveraging digital technology to transform basic education — UBEC boss The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba has said that the commission is leveraging digital technology to transform basic education such that public schools in Nigeria can compete globally. She noted that with the Korean government, the Federal Government through the commission has redefined the landscape of basic education through technology, […] FG leveraging digital technology to transform basic education — UBEC boss Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Kano Assembly Suspends Rano LG Chair Over Alleged Misconduct

  The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Rano local government area, Muhammad Nazir Yau for three months over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and misappropriation of funds. The Assembly said the suspension was to allow for a full investigation into allegations leveled against him by councillors in the LGA. The […]

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53 h. ago Okojie, former NUC executive secretary, visits Maduka University

Describes development in institution as monumental Former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commissions (NUC), Professor Julius Okojie recently visited read more Okojie, former NUC executive secretary, visits Maduka University

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3 d. ago TETFund installing 6 multidisciplinary research laboratories nationwide — Echono

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) disclosed on Monday that six multidisciplinary research laboratories are being installed at different locations across the country. This, it said, will enable researchers to conduct all types of research locally, thus eliminating the need to send research samples abroad for analysis. Executive Secretary of TETFund, […] The post TETFund installing 6 multidisciplinary research laboratories nationwide — Echono appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu Approves 12.95% Increase, Health Insurance Enrollment To Boost DBS Pensioners’ Welfare

President Bola Tinubu has approved a series of transformative measures to enhance the welfare of Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, aligning with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The announcement, made by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), follows a formal request by PTAD’s executive secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, for an emergency budgetary allocation to address critical […]

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6 d. ago Stop Spreading Lies Against Businessman Haske, Group Warns Bloggers

Media practitioners have been urged to verify information at their disposal before going public with them, in view of the trending incidences of fake news being peddled against public officials and private individuals, especially by bloggers. The Executive Secretary/Founder, Centre for Strategic Communications for Defence and Security (CSSDC), Bonaventure Melah, gave the advice on Friday […]

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9 d. ago Education minister dismisses allegations against UBEC boss, Aisha Garba

Tribune Online Education minister dismisses allegations against UBEC boss, Aisha Garba "Under her leadership, UBEC has transitioned from merely disbursing grants to driving systemic reforms focused on quality Education minister dismisses allegations against UBEC boss, Aisha Garba Tribune Online

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9 d. ago UBEC: Allegations of abuse of office against Executive Secretary untrue — FG

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked some media reports indicating that the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajia Aisha Garba, has been involved in administrative misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of procedure. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a statement signed by Folasade Boriowo, […] The post UBEC: Allegations of abuse of office against Executive Secretary untrue — FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Stakeholders laud Tinubu over UBEC’s boss appointment, praise reforms in primary education

Education and Tech Coalition of Activists and Social Entrepreneurs have applauded President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, over significant reforms that have brought significant solutions to primary education across the country. The coalition, through its co-chairs, Olaonipekun Kazeem, the Executive Director of […] The post Stakeholders laud Tinubu over UBEC’s boss appointment, praise reforms in primary education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NSDC gives 150,000 hectares of land to farmers for sugar production

Tribune Online NSDC gives 150,000 hectares of land to farmers for sugar production THE Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Kamar Bakrin, has called on members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and other potential investors to seize the immense opportunities currently available in Nigeria’s sugar sector. Addressing the farmers who paid him a courtesy call in his office, Mr Bakrin called […] NSDC gives 150,000 hectares of land to farmers for sugar production Tribune Online

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1 week ago NSDC urges farmers, investors to seize opportunities in local sugar production

. 150,000 ha of viable land bank available for new investors Kamar Bakrin, Executive Secretary, National Sugar Development Council read more NSDC urges farmers, investors to seize opportunities in local sugar production

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1 week ago ‘We are building an integrated logistics system that supports inclusive trade, others’

Being an address by Akutah Pius Ukeyima, executive secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), at The ICC Nigeria Post AGM talk read more ‘We are building an integrated logistics system that supports inclusive trade, others’

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1 week ago Benue Confirms Six Monkey Pox Cases, 31 Suspected Across Five LGAs

Benue state has confirmed six Monkey Pox cases and 31 suspected infections across five Local Government Areas. Benue Primary health care Executive Secretary, Grace Wende, disclosed this Thursday, during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Monkeypox vaccination rollout. Speaking through the State Immunisation Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Adega, Wende revealed that the confirmed cases include three in […] The post Benue Confirms Six Monkey Pox Cases, 31 Suspected Across Five LGAs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Why we are building world class primary health centres in Enugu – Osheku

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku has said that the state read more Why we are building world class primary health centres in Enugu – Osheku

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3 w. ago Peter Obi: Withdraw your threat, apologise now — LP senators tell Edo gov

Tribune Online Peter Obi: Withdraw your threat, apologise now — LP senators tell Edo gov “The Nigeria of this century cannot afford to condone executive rascality and abuse of office by public officers for the peace and harmony Peter Obi: Withdraw your threat, apologise now — LP senators tell Edo gov Tribune Online

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3 w. ago UBEC not replacement for state’s responsibility — Executive Secretary

Tribune Online UBEC not replacement for state’s responsibility — Executive Secretary "Some states still allocate less than 3% of their budgets to..." UBEC not replacement for state’s responsibility — Executive Secretary Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “I Have Proof Wike Abused Office, Slashed ₦200m Land Bill To ₦2m For Son” — Senator Kingibe

Senator Ireti Kingibe has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of gross abuse of office in the handling of land allocations in Abuja. In an interview with Arise TV On Thursday, the FCT lawmaker alleged that Wike reduced a ₦200 million land bill for his son to just ₦2 million, […] The post “I Have Proof Wike Abused Office, Slashed ₦200m Land Bill To ₦2m For Son” — Senator Kingibe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Increase in import volume affecting Nigeria’s currency — Prof Opara

From Okwe Obi A former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Prof Kennedy Opara, has attributed the weak nature of the naira to the increased volume of imported goods. Opara, who is the Chairman of CSSP Farm, Gora, told journalists recently that Nigeria must look inwards, especially in agriculture, to strengthen the […] The post Increase in import volume affecting Nigeria’s currency — Prof Opara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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