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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved an extension of the remote work policy in the state to help mitigate the effects of the fuel subsidy removal. This policy, initially introduced on February 28, permits employees on grade levels 01 to 14 to work from home two days a week, while those on grade levels 15 to 17 are allowed one day per week. The extension, effective from September 4, was detailed in a circular signed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, and reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the policy has…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, emphasized the need for robust support from all stakeholders, including other government agencies (OGAs) and development partners to promote the success of this pilot test. He remarked, “Collaboration is not just vital; it is essential for unlocking the full potential of the AEO programme, which promises to significantly streamline trade processes and elevate Nigeria’s standing in the global trade arena.” The NCS said it remains unwavering in its commitment to promoting transparency, efficiency, and ease of doing business, noting that the Service readily anticipates full-scale implementation of the AEO programme, further solidifying its…

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) says it feels betrayed by the Federal Government which about month after it agreed with the Organised Labour (NLC and TUC) not to increase the price fuel further, fuel marketers on Tuesday jacked up their pump price from N650 to N860 to N940, depending on the location in the country. The increase in pump price was believed to be at the instance of the NNPC Limited, as contained in its new price template which surfaced early on Tuesday but the company later in the day denied that the price increase which all the filling stations…

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the games, Chief Solomon Ogba has appealed to Leaders of State contingents to educate their young athletes on the need to maintain orderliness during the games. The Chairman made the appeal after meeting with the LOC to appraise the work plan of the sub-committees constituted for the successful organization of the youth games scheduled to hold from the 9th to the 19th of September 2024. In a statement issued in Asaba by the Chairman of the media and Publicity Sub Committee, Harrison Ocholor, Chief Ogba said due to the high cost of…

Leader of Obidient Movement World Wide and Presidential Candidate of Labour party in 2023 general elections Peter Obi has accepted the announcement of Dr. Yusuf Tanko as Interim National Co-ordinator of the Moment. Obi said on his X handle, “It is crucial to have leadership in place to support this building process after extensive consultations within the movement and reviewing feedback from Obedient through the ideas submitted, there is a consensus that the position of National Coordinator should go to the North. From the nominations submitted by key stakeholders in the movement and shared with the engagement team, Dr Tanko…

Ex-athlete Sunday Adeleye has reacted to the barrage of criticisms heaped on Sports Minister Senator John Enoh over Nigeria’s misadventures at the just ended Paris Olympic Games. The former 400m hurdler said in an interview that the Sports Minister after his appointment in August last year hit the ground running, making sure that all Sports Federations Chairmen programmes were approved for camping and Olympics proper. “I have watched and also listened to people say things in the Media and I wondered where they are getting there facts from. People talked about N12 billion approved for the Olympics, but we all…

Member Representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko has congratulated Chairman of Delta State Urban Water Board, Chief Solomon Arenyeka on his victory as the State Chairman of the Official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nigeria . The House of Representatives member, also rejoiced with other State Officers of PDP who were elected into various administrative positions of the Party’s structure during the State Congress held at The Cenotaph, Asaba, on Saturday. Hon. Ukodhiko said, “with the successful Delta State PDP Congress credibly held earlier today, shows our great party is further poised to deepen and consolidate democratic culture in…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the newly elected members of the State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following their victories at the State Congress. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Congress, Governor Oborevwori described the event as peaceful and expressed gratitude for the unity within the party. He emphasized the importance of working together for the party’s continued growth and the overall development of the state. “You can see that the congress is peaceful. We also thank God for the good weather today. You can see that we are united in Delta State.…

As the National Youth Games draws near, Princess Mabel Madojiemu has continued to stand in the gap for young athletes that participated in the National Schools Sports Federations (NSSF) trials held in Ibadan for 2024 National Youth Games qualifiers in Asaba. The due of Treasure Omosivwe and Celeb Moses in Long jump and 400m have qualified with three others to represent Edo State at the Youth Games through Princess Mabel Madojiemu Sponsorship. It was revealed that athletes had to be fished out from Private schools because the Education Ministry stopped all Government schools Athletes from attending the competition in Ibadan.…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has pledged the commitment of the current management under his watch towards the training and development of the workforce in order to boost productivity and revenue generation. Dr. Dantsoho gave this assurance when he played host to the leaderships of the two industry major unions; the Senior Staff Association of Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) and the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN, led by the President General of MWUN, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju. The MD, who expressed appreciation for the visit, emphasised the need to reposition the NPA to…