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In a bid to alleviate the effects of subsidy removal on Ekiti citizens, the state Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has rolled out palliative measures in the state. This was disclosed in a press statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner of Finance, Akintunde Oyebode. Oyebode, while reiterating the commitment of the Governor to the welfare of the citizens stated that certain measures have been put in place to ease the economic situation in the State. The statement reads, “As a result of our engagement with Organized Labour, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has now approved the immediate implementation of the following measures: “Payment of…

The Government of Lagos State has endorsed SuccessTAB digital learning device as the recommended learning device for use by all schools and students in Lagos State. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Abayomi Abolaji, said SuccessTAB rich educational content and advanced applications have added value and transformed education in Lagos State. “Lagos State fully endorses SuccessTAB, recognising its remarkable impact on education for all students and schools across the State. “Having extensively used SuccessTAB across Public Schools in Lagos, we have witnessed its outstanding features and benefits. SuccessTAB’s user-friendly interface, rich educational content,…

The Acting CG, according to the Kabiyesi Media Consultant, Prince Femi Dokunmu told Oba Olugbenle that he embarked on the visit to assure the border communities of his desire to explore new frontiers of a robust and mutually responsible relationship. “I will request you, as a community, to continue to support the government. We have a new administration that has shown that it will listen to the people, a new administration that has demonstrated that when policies are not working, we are ready to review it. “Because of that commitment, I want to charge members of this community to channel…

… As COAS pledges to sustain collaboration The Nigerian Army (NA) has resolved to strengthen its partnership with Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) for formidable communication infrastructure.  This resolution was reached today Wednesday, 9 August 2023, when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja received the management team of NIGCOMSAT, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr Tukur Lawal at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The COAS appreciated the enduring collaboration between the Nigerian Army (NA) and NIGCOMSAT. He revealed that over the years, the agency has provided fast, reliable and secured communication to Army formations, which noted, has positively…

…Organizes Workshop on Safe Schools Initiative for Strategic Police Managers The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for Schools Protection Squad (SPS) and organized a workshop on the Safe Schools Initiative for Strategic Police Managers today August 9, 2023, at Abuja Continental Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja. This follows the recent establishment of Schools Protection Squad, a high-profile special unit for the protection of schools and educational institutions across the country. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual is a comprehensive document that provides clear guidelines for the smooth operationalization…

…Unveils roadmap for simplified trade The newly appointed Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR recently played host to a delegation from the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture NACCIMA, led by its President, Dele Kelvin Oye. This is in a bid to foster a shared and better future of trade in Nigeria through collaboration with relevant organisations including the organised private sector operators OPS. Meanwhile, the service has also unveiled another roadmap towards simplifying trade in Nigeria through fast-tracking of compliant traders in line with the World Customs Organisation WCO protocol. Addressing…

President of the Senate, Godwill Akpabio on Monday evening announced Senate’s Standing Committee and Leadership of the 10th Senate. This is coming few weeks after the first batch of committee chairmen were announced. The announcement was made shortly after the confirmation of 45 Ministerial nominees by the Senate. Below is the list of the committee chairmen SENATE COMMITTEE ON AIRFORCEAKWASHIKI GODIYA SENATE COMMITTEE ON ANTI CORRUPTION AND FINANCIAL CRIMESUDENDE EMMANUEL SENATE COMMITTEE ON AVIATIONBUHARI ABDULFATAI SENATE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL MARKETOSITA IZUNASO SENATE COMMITTEE ON ESTABLISHMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICESCYRIL FASUYI SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGESERIAKE DICKSON SENATE COMMITTEE ON…

The Ag. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR has on Monday, 7th August 2023, inspected the proposed 100 hectares of Customs Training College, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ Headquarters, Government Warehouse and Agro International Airport at Iperu-ilishan Road in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Speaking at the site, the Ag. CGC expressed delight at the progress made so far while pledging commitment to be a responsible neighbour to the government of Ogun state. In his words, “We are happy that we are going to be your neighbours, and I can commit to you that we are…

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has named the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the Red Chamber, Senator Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni as the Chairman of the Committee on Marine Transport. The Senate President announced the appointment on the floor of the Senate on Monday, 7 August, 2023, during plenary session. Before his election into the Senate, Senator Eshilokun Sanni has a rich legislative experience spending 12 years in the Lagos State House of Assembly, eight of which he was the Assembly Deputy Speaker. He also has rich experience at Executive level serving as a two-term Chairman of…

…says plans are underway to pay aged seafarers. The President General (PG) of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Adewale Adeyanju on Monday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint someone that has the knowledge of maritime as the Minister of Transportation owing to the several problems bedevilling the sector. Adeyanju who doubles as the 1st Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), made the call while speaking with some journalists in his office in Lagos. He said that the industry needed people who know the grey areas of the industry and who can immediately find…