President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the submission of the country’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) aimed at addressing climate change to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Nigeria’s INDC was approved by the President on November 26 and submitted to the UNFCCC on November 28, ahead of Monday’s opening ceremony for the Paris United Nations Climate Change Conference, widely known as COP 21. The statement from the Publicity Department of the Presidency on Monday November 30, 2015 noted that the Federal Government’s policy to address climate change as espoused in the country’s INDC commits to 20 percent…
Author: Alaba Rotimi
The Federal Government of Nigeria and Republic of Cameroon have signed a Memoranda of Understanding on the management of water resources in the River Benue Basin. The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Rabi Jimeta made this known in Abuja on Wednesday 25th of November 2015 while declaring open the Technical Experts Meeting between the two countries on the MOU document, ahead of the official signing expected to hold in December 2015. Rabi Jimeta recalled that in 2013, the then Minister of Water Resources visited the Republic of Cameroon as a result of the 2012 flooding that…
In line with the firm determination of the Federal Government to eliminate waste and maximize the use of scarce resources, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has directed an immediate minimization of Duty Tour Allowance in the ministry and agencies under it. The Minister, who stated this while addressing the management team of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in his office said that there is every need for the Ministry and its agencies to key into the new development objectives of the Federal Government in streamlining its agencies as well as operations for efficiency and maximum…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the challenges faced by the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) which has resulted to inability to convene over the years. The Congress stated this in a congratulatory message to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige signed by the NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba lately. According to the Congress, the NLAC is a tripartite body comprising of representatives of the Federal and State Governments, Employers and Labour Organisations with the primary responsibility of advising the Federal Government on industrial and labour relations. Adding, the meeting…
The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Ayotunde Adesugba has reiterated the need for the Unions in the Ministry to ensure adequate security and sanitation measures as criterion for accountability, transparency and probity, the wherewithal of the present administration. She made the observation while responding to questions raised on welfare and professional conduct of activities in the Ministry during an interactive session with staff on Thursday November 26, 2015. She noted that maintenance issues have been raised with the Union Members concerning the repairs of photocopiers slated for execution in due course, adding that ‘change’ has…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has urged the media to galvanize support among the populace for the war on terrorism which he described as a major challenge facing the nation. ”The war against terrorism is not a war for the military alone, but for all Nigerians. The media must reflect this in their reporting and galvanize the people to know that it is not just a battle against a few insurgents, but a war for the very survival of our nation,” the Minister said when he met with Representatives of media professional bodies in Abuja on…
China and Japan have reiterated their commitment to working closely with Nigeria and providing needed support in the areas of infrastructural development, economic growth and human resources. This was made known during separate official visits of the two Ambassadors to Nigeria to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma in his office in Abuja lately. Whilst the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, GU Xiaogie assured that China is ready to assist Nigeria in three infrastructural development projects and also promote its agriculture, the Japanese Ambassador, Sadanobu Kusaoke said that his country has been supporting Nigeria in the areas…
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has on Thursday November 26, 2015 adjourned hearing of the case against the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Peter Orubebe on account of disagreement on amendment of count 2, 3 & 4 pertaining to the charge. The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal in his ruling observed that the application must come by motion to enable the Defence to have opportunity of putting up their response as well as give way for proper hearing on the 27th of January, 2016. Earlier at the proceeding, the Prosecuting Counsels led by Peter Danladi…
The Minister of Information & Culture, Alhaji, Lai Mohammed has appealed to the staff of the Ministry to ensure industrial peace and harmony, which he said is necessary for the growth and development of the country. The Minister made this appeal during his meeting with the enlarged staff of the Ministry in Abuja on Thursday. ”As you are all aware, the Buhari Administration has been working round the clock in its efforts to put our country back on a sound footing. The task will not be easy by any measure as things have really gone bad in all spheres of…
President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) has challenged public broadcasters in Africa to pay attention to the creation of content, in order to take their rightful place and be catalysts for growth. While declaring open the 9th African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) General Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, 26th of November 2015, the President, who was represented by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said that public broadcasters in Africa should use the power of their reach to invest in good quality content for viewers, indicating that ‘content is king’ in the media industry. ”Broadcasting is not just about equipment,…
The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Mansur Dan-Ali has observed that with a disciplined force the Nigerian Armed Forces can quell all acts of terrorism. He said this at the 7th Annual Conference of the nation’s Defence Attachés which held at the Defence Intelligence Agency in Abuja lately. He commended President Mohammadu Buhari for relocating the military high command to the ‘war zone’, adding that this has helped in reducing the high rate of terrorism in the country. Muhammad Mansur Dan-Ali added that the theme for this year’s Conference – ‘Enhancing the Defence Attachés System Towards Sustainable National Security in Nigeria’…
The Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs will consider signing a partnership agreement with the Football Academy founded by a former captain of Nigeria’s Senior national football team, Joseph Yobo to help train Niger Delta youths as footballers. The release from the Publicity Department of the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs recently indicates that the football academy is located in the Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The report also said that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani revealed this when he received the former Nigerian International Footballer on a courtesy call in his office…
The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu has charged Public Servants and Nigerians to support the families of the Nigerian fallen heroes, who paid the supreme price in the course of fighting to ensure the protection of Nigeria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. The Minister made this appeal in his office when the National Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Nican Gayya (Col) led a delegation of legionnaires to pay him a courtesy visit and to decorate him with the emblem recently. He further said that Nigerians owe the fallen heroes the responsibility of supporting the families they left behind and emphasized…
The Nigerian Government has sent another set of 78 Nigerian scholars to Russia and Algeria to pursue their undergraduate and post-graduate degrees under the 2015/2016 Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA). Speaking during the departure briefing/orientation for the scholars in Abuja on 23rd of November 2015, the Minister of State for Education, Anthony Gozie Anwuka affirmed the present administration’s commitment to the education of young Nigerians. He commended the two countries for their support to the Government of Nigeria in the development of the Education sector, noting that Nigeria has enjoyed good bilateral relationship with the two countries, especially in the area…
ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Defence Report): The Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali at assumption of duty at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters recently has said that leadership is all about integrity, honesty and transparency. This was contained in a short remark he delivered to staff of the Ministry, promising to lead them by example. He also requested all leaders to be answerable to the Almighty God, who granted them the privilege to be in the helm of affairs. Mansur Dan-Ali noted that the welfare of both civilian staff and military officers will be his top priority, adding that there must…
MONTREAL (Federal Ministry of Aviation Report): The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika has said that Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Policy would be reviewed, in order to accommodate the planned policies of this government. He stated this during the ICAO 2015 World Aviation Forum holding in Montreal – Canada, noting that the review will include a Master – Plan to reform institutions, airports (domestic and international hubs) and national airlines to provide domestic and international services. According to the Minister, Nigeria, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari will continue to upgrade and develop aviation infrastructure to improve aviation safety and…
The Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari will personally lead the 41-man delegation drawn from frontline ministries, development partners and critical environment stakeholders to the Paris conference to hold between November 30 and December 11, 2015. The Minister of Environment revealed this on Tuesday November 24, 2015 during the Pre- Conference Press Briefing ahead of the 21st series of the Conference of Parties (COP) on climate change, otherwise known as COP 21 scheduled for Paris, France. Amina Mohammed explained that the President’s decision to lead the Nigerian delegation is to underscore the importance that Government…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that sabotage and theft of gas are undermining the efforts of the Government to increase power supply in the country, insisting that the existing Military Task-Forces will be reorganized to ensure a successful protection of the network of gas pipelines to tackle the problem. The President, who said this in a question-and-answer interactive session with the Nigerian community in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran noted that although some improvement in power had been recorded in the recent period, sabotage of pipeline installations continue to be a problem. He told them that Nigeria has everything…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa has commenced the 65th session of her Annual General Meeting in N’djamena, Chad. The meeting which was scheduled to hold from 23rd to 27th of November 2015 is aimed at soliciting for fresh commitment to the provision of appropriate responses to the many health challenges facing the African continent. The Chadian President, Idriss Deby Itno, who was represented by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Chad, Kalzeube Payimi Deubet (Excellency) at the opening ceremony noted that the global financial crisis that hit international institutions, including WHO requires all member –…
The Nigerian Government has on Friday November 20, 2013 expressed willingness to continue to partner with the World Bank on the development of the solid minerals sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi disclosed this when he received in his office a team from the World Bank led by its Country Director, Rachid Benmessaoud. The Minister and Minister of State, Abubakar Bawa Bwari acknowledged the support which the financial institution has so far given to infrastructural development in the sector through the Ministry. Kayode Fayemi further said that the volume of information they have received in the course…