FRN News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 06 Sep 2015 01:56:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png FRN News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Update on the emergency FAAC meeting of Monday, 6th July, 2015. https://www.theinfostride.com/update-on-the-emergency-faac-meeting-of-monday-6th-july-2015/ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:25:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/update-on-the-emergency-faac-meeting-of-monday-6th-july-2015/ From the Office of the Accountant general of the Federation.The Accountant-General of the Federation Alhaji Ahmed Idris has sought to correct the information in the public domain  on the details of the amount distributed at the emergency Federation Accounts Allocation Committee meeting held on Monday, 6th July, 2015. Consequently, he said the emergency Federation Accounts [...]

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]]> President Buhari not to tolerate injustice, political harassment on Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-not-to-tolerate-injustice-political-harassment-on-nigerians/ Tue, 07 Jul 2015 05:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/president-buhari-not-to-tolerate-injustice-political-harassment-on-nigerians/ ABUJA (State House Press Report)  Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has assured the country that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassinations, intimidation and kidnappings in the country are thoroughly investigated and perpetrators speedily brought to justice, irrespective of their political affiliations. He made this statement while addressing the State Chairmen of the [...]

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]]> President Buhari directs Deutsche Welle Correspondent’s press pass restoration https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-directs-deutsche-welle-correspondents-press-pass-restoration/ Sat, 04 Jul 2015 05:25:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/president-buhari-directs-deutsche-welle-correspondents-press-pass-restoration/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) Nigeria’s President,  Muhammadu Buhari has directed the return of the Presidential Villa Press Pass of the Radio/TV Deutsche Welle State House Correspondent, Ubale Musa which was withdrawn in the last days of the Jonathan Administration. While presenting the re-issued Press Pass to the Correspondent at the Presidential Villa recently, the [...]

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]]> Disseminate information with accuracy – Adesina urges media managers https://www.theinfostride.com/disseminate-information-with-accuracy-adesina-urges-media-managers/ Sat, 04 Jul 2015 05:25:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/disseminate-information-with-accuracy-adesina-urges-media-managers/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has stressed the need for stakeholders in information management to ensure that accurate information is disseminated to the general public at all times. Femi Adesina made the remark while speaking at a meeting with members of the Forum [...]

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]]> EU Delegation set to partner ECOWAS on fostering regional economic integration, private sector competitiveness https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-delegation-set-to-partner-ecowas-on-fostering-regional-economic-integration-private-sector-competitiveness/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/07/eu-delegation-set-to-partner-ecowas-on-fostering-regional-economic-integration-private-sector-competitiveness/ ABUJA (Web Content Management Team Report) – The ECOWAS Commission in collaboration with the European Union has organised an ECOWAS Development Partners Regional Economic Integration Group Meeting at the Osun Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Maitama Abuja to foster regional economic integration and competitiveness in the West African Region. While speaking at the event [...]

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]]> ECOWAS, ECCAS reschedule Boko Haram Summit https://www.theinfostride.com/ecowas-eccas-reschedule-boko-haram-summit/ Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/ecowas-eccas-reschedule-boko-haram-summit/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) – President Muhammadu Buhari has received the resolve to strengthen and expand the cooperation between  the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the war against terrorism. While speaking at a meeting with  the President of the ECOWAS Commission,  Kadre [...]

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]]> President Buhari to engage Cameroon on further Joint Action Against Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-to-engage-cameroon-on-further-joint-action-against-boko-haram/ Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/president-buhari-to-engage-cameroon-on-further-joint-action-against-boko-haram/ Abuja (State House Press Report) –  President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday June 23, 2015 in Abuja accepted an invitation from President Paul Biya to visit Cameroon at his earliest convenience for talks on the intensification of the cooperation between Nigeria and neighbouring countries in the war against Boko Haram and terrorism. While receiving the [...]

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]]> NEMA supports Akwa Ibom State communal crises victims https://www.theinfostride.com/nema-supports-akwa-ibom-state-communal-crises-victims/ Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/nema-supports-akwa-ibom-state-communal-crises-victims/  IBIONO IBOM (NEMA Report) The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided relief materials to support the rehabilitation of victims of communal crisis in Ekimbuk Village in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State where lives and property were lost to dispute over community land. While presenting the items during the weekend, the [...]

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]]> Buhari tasks Muslims to promote love, peace during Ramadan https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-tasks-muslims-to-promote-love-peace-during-ramadan/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/buhari-tasks-muslims-to-promote-love-peace-during-ramadan/ ABUJA (State House Press Report) President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to pray for the return of peace, love and prosperity throughout the country as Muslims start the 2015 Ramadan fast. In a congratulatory message released by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, Muhammadu Buhari implored Muslims [...]

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]]> Igali lauds Polish company on ICT solutions, rates poles dependable allies in sector privatization https://www.theinfostride.com/igali-lauds-polish-company-on-ict-solutions-rates-poles-dependable-allies-in-sector-privatization/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 23:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/igali-lauds-polish-company-on-ict-solutions-rates-poles-dependable-allies-in-sector-privatization/ ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Power Report) The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali has commended the giant strides achieved by the Polish –  based ICT Solutions Company (ASSECO Group), describing the relationship between the Ministry and the company as good pointer to the fact that the power privatization programme is working [...]

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]]> FG insists on enforcing legal metrology law https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-insists-on-enforcing-legal-metrology-law/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 11:25:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/fg-insists-on-enforcing-legal-metrology-law/ ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment Report) An inspection team of the Weight and Measures Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Abdulkadir Musa has recently embarked on the enforcement of the Legal Metrology Law on the Petrol Filling Stations in Abuja [...]

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]]> FG to enforce environmental management in MDAs. https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-enforce-environmental-management-in-mdas/ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 17:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/fg-to-enforce-environmental-management-in-mdas/ Report from Office of the head of Civil Service of the Federation. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi has advised Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government to develop environmental policy and to indentify focal persons in their Human Resources Department who will ensure daily enforcement of environmental [...]

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]]> VP Osibanjo says effective regulatory regime promotes economic growth https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-osibanjo-says-effective-regulatory-regime-promotes-economic-growth/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 05:25:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/vp-osibanjo-says-effective-regulatory-regime-promotes-economic-growth/ LAGOS (Vice President’s Office Report) Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo (Prof) has stated that the role of effective regulatory regime in promoting economic growth and development is not simply dependent on the technical design of the most appropriate regulatory instruments. He explained that it concerns the quality of supporting regulatory institutions as well as the [...]

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]]> G7 Nations pledges to support Buhari’s administration. https://www.theinfostride.com/g7-nations-pledges-to-support-buharis-administration/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 05:25:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/g7-nations-pledges-to-support-buharis-administration/ G7 Group of industrialized nations has resolved to support the new Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. This followed the group’s acknowledgment of the way and manner of his emergence and the tremendous challenges faced by the Government he leads, not of his making, especially in its efforts to combat the Boko Haram. A statement issued by [...]

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]]> Bringing Relief to Communities in Edo State through Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project initiative. https://www.theinfostride.com/bringing-relief-to-communities-in-edo-state-through-nigeria-erosion-and-watershed-management-project-initiative/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 09:58:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/bringing-relief-to-communities-in-edo-state-through-nigeria-erosion-and-watershed-management-project-initiative/ By Lawrence Adebayo Thomas There is that adage that says “The discovery of gullies on Mars may well have been a propitious sign that the planet once had water”, but here in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, gullies caused by the combined effect of water and wind erosion as well as human factors are wreaking havoc [...]

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]]> Nigeria, Chad renew commitment to collaborate against boko haram. https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-chad-renew-commitment-to-collaborate-against-boko-haram/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 23:25:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/nigeria-chad-renew-commitment-to-collaborate-against-boko-haram/ President Muhammadu Buhari and his Chadian counterpart, President Idriss Deby Itno, Thursday in N’Djamena reaffirmed  the commitment of their countries to greater cooperation in the fight against Boko Haram. Senior Special Assistant to the President ‎on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu‎ made this known in a statement.‎ ‎”According to a communiqué issued at the [...]

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]]> FG urges public servants to scale up effort at improving productivity. https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-urges-public-servants-to-scale-up-effort-at-improving-productivity/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 23:25:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/fg-urges-public-servants-to-scale-up-effort-at-improving-productivity/ Report from Office of the head of Civil Service of the Federation. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Public Service to scale up efforts at improving on their efficiency and performance in terms of productivity. Danladi Kifasi, who disclosed this in [...]

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]]> Newly inaugurated Governor Okezie Ikpeazu flags construction of 7 major roads in Aba. https://www.theinfostride.com/newly-inaugurated-governor-okezie-ikpeazu-flags-construction-of-7-major-roads-in-aba/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/newly-inaugurated-governor-okezie-ikpeazu-flags-construction-of-7-major-roads-in-aba/                                                                                                                           Federal Information Centre, Aba’s report. Abia Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has flagged off the construction of 7 major roads in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of the State to give the city a face-lift. The roads which are to be completed within the first 100 days of his administration include the Umuocham road, Old [...]

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]]> National Productivity Centre gets new DG, Labour Ministry PermSec advocates industrial relations developmental approach https://www.theinfostride.com/national-productivity-centre-gets-new-dg-labour-ministry-permsec-advocates-industrial-relations-developmental-approach/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:25:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/national-productivity-centre-gets-new-dg-labour-ministry-permsec-advocates-industrial-relations-developmental-approach/ ABUJA (Labour & Productivity Ministry Report) The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Clement Illoh has called on trade unions and management to embrace the paradigm shift approach of the Ministry which advocates move from adversarial and confrontational industrial relations approach to a more developmental approach to issues through social dialogue [...]

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]]> President Buhari appoints Femi Adesina, Garba Shehu Spokespersons https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-appoints-femi-adesina-garba-shehu-spokespersons/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:19:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/president-buhari-appoints-femi-adesina-garba-shehu-spokespersons/ ABUJA (State House Report)   President Muhammadu Buhari has on Sunday, 31st of May, 2015 announced the first set of appointments into his administration, naming Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu as his spokesmen. He said that Femi Adesina will serve as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, while Garba Shehu will be the new Senior Special [...]

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]]> President Muhammadu Buhari says officials not banned from traveling https://www.theinfostride.com/president-muhammadu-buhari-says-officials-not-banned-from-traveling/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:09:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/president-muhammadu-buhari-says-officials-not-banned-from-traveling/ ABUJA (State House Report) President Muhammadu Buhari has said that officials of past administrations, including Ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the constitution and must not be subjected to any undue harassment and intimidation at the airports or at other points of entry and exit. While responding to some cases of [...]

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]]> Nigeria celebrates ECOWAS at forty. https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-celebrates-ecowas-at-forty/ Thu, 28 May 2015 17:25:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/nigeria-celebrates-ecowas-at-forty/ The abolition of Visas among ECOWAS member-states, right of residence and establishment, construction of regional roads, as well as the maintenance of peace and regional security have been highlighted as some of the significant achievements of the regional body. The president of the ECOWAS Commission, Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo who made the disclosure at the 40th [...]

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]]> Ochekpe urges incoming Administration to complete ongoing water projects. https://www.theinfostride.com/ochekpe-urges-incoming-administration-to-complete-ongoing-water-projects/ Thu, 28 May 2015 17:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/ochekpe-urges-incoming-administration-to-complete-ongoing-water-projects/ Report from Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Outgoing Minister of Water Resources, Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe has called on the incoming administration to complete the existing water projects before initiating new ones. Mrs. Ochekpe made the call on Monday 25th May, 2015 in Abuja, while presenting key achievements of her Ministry from 2011 to 2015 [...]

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]]> Senate seeks explanation on fuel scarcity. https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-seeks-explanation-on-fuel-scarcity/ Sat, 23 May 2015 17:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/senate-seeks-explanation-on-fuel-scarcity/ The Senate has at plenary today, 21st May, 2015 requested its Committees on Downstream and Off-stream to investigate the cause of the current fuel scarcity in the country and what the Government is doing about it.  The Committee is expected to submit its report Tuesday. Relying on the Senate rule order 43 dealing with personal [...]

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]]> E-collection will enthrone a new regime of accountability – FG. https://www.theinfostride.com/e-collection-will-enthrone-a-new-regime-of-accountability-fg/ Thu, 21 May 2015 08:06:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/e-collection-will-enthrone-a-new-regime-of-accountability-fg/                                                                     Report from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. The Federal Government has assured all Nigerians that the introduction of e-collection will enthrone a new regime of centralized, accountable and transparency in government collection process, the platform will check revenue theft, diversion of collected revenue and remove corrupt practices in the MDAs. [...]

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]]> Power sector local content development policy underway as validation exercise brings stakeholders to jaw-jaw. https://www.theinfostride.com/power-sector-local-content-development-policy-underway-as-validation-exercise-brings-stakeholders-to-jaw-jaw/ Thu, 21 May 2015 08:02:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/power-sector-local-content-development-policy-underway-as-validation-exercise-brings-stakeholders-to-jaw-jaw/                                                                                                                                    Report from Ministry of Power, Abuja. A two-day workshop for the validation of the Power Sector Local Content Development Initiative and Policy Documents has opened in Abuja, as the Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo challenged stakeholders to come up with acceptable policy direction that would strengthen and consolidate on the gains recorded in [...]

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]]> Media urged to avoid vacuum in information dissemination. https://www.theinfostride.com/media-urged-to-avoid-vacuum-in-information-dissemination/ Thu, 14 May 2015 05:25:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/media-urged-to-avoid-vacuum-in-information-dissemination/ The Minister of Information, Mrs. Patricia Akwashiki  has  called on communication practitioners across the country,  to give timely and credible reporting and avoid vacuum at every point in time, to prevent rumor and misinformation. The Minister made the remarks during an inspection visit to the Voice of Nigeria (VON), at Radio House, Abuja. Mrs.  Akwashiki [...]

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]]> All remaining severance packages for PHCN former staff have been paid up to date, says Director Special Duties, Accountant General’s Office. https://www.theinfostride.com/all-remaining-severance-packages-for-phcn-former-staff-have-been-paid-up-to-date-says-director-special-duties-accountant-generals-office/ Thu, 14 May 2015 05:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/all-remaining-severance-packages-for-phcn-former-staff-have-been-paid-up-to-date-says-director-special-duties-accountant-generals-office/ With some former staff of defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) protesting none payment of their severance packages, the management met with the leaders of the Association of former PHCN staff and according to Director Special Duties, Mr. Ikotun O. E, who stressed that out of the 30 batches of former staff of PHCN, [...]

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]]> FG canvasses investment on small unit power plants, says lesser units hasten achieving goals https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-canvasses-investment-on-small-unit-power-plants-says-lesser-units-hasten-achieving-goals/ Tue, 12 May 2015 10:34:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/fg-canvasses-investment-on-small-unit-power-plants-says-lesser-units-hasten-achieving-goals/ ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Power Report) The Nigerian Government has called on Poland to deploy its technological expertise into Nigeria’s power sector in the country’s quest for quicker and easier solution to its power challenge. This, it said can be done through setting up power plants for delivery of smaller megawatts of electricity to the [...]

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]]> Conduct Tribunal resumes hearing on Jeremiah Useni, issues arrest warrant on Stanley Venibo https://www.theinfostride.com/conduct-tribunal-resumes-hearing-on-jeremiah-useni-issues-arrest-warrant-on-stanley-venibo/ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:22:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/conduct-tribunal-resumes-hearing-on-jeremiah-useni-issues-arrest-warrant-on-stanley-venibo/ ABUJA (Conduct Tribunal Report)  The Code of Conduct Tribunal has on May 5, 2015 resumed hearing on the case involving Jeremiah Timbut Useni (General), who is the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The report from the Publicity Department of the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Wednesday May 6, 2015  revealed that the [...]

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]]> VP Sambo urges Nigerians’ support for incoming administration to succeed https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-urges-nigerians-support-for-incoming-administration-to-succeed/ Thu, 07 May 2015 08:18:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/vp-sambo-urges-nigerians-support-for-incoming-administration-to-succeed/ ABUJA (Office of Vice President Report) Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has urged Nigerians to give the incoming administration the maximum support to enable them succeed. He made this call at the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Stakeholders Conference which held lately at the Main Conference Auditorium of the  National Mosque Complex in [...]

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]]> FG disparages Asaba airport over safety issues https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-disparages-asaba-airport-over-safety-issues/ Wed, 06 May 2015 23:25:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/fg-disparages-asaba-airport-over-safety-issues/ ASABA (Federal Ministry of Aviation Report) The Nigerian Government has downgraded the Asaba Airport over the failure of the Delta State Government to  put in place measures to  guarantee the safety and security of passengers utilizing the airport. The Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, who made the assertion recently indicated that   with the downgrading which [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army hands over 275 rescued women, children to NEMA https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-hands-over-275-rescued-women-children-to-nema/ Tue, 05 May 2015 17:25:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/nigerian-army-hands-over-275-rescued-women-children-to-nema/ YOLA (NEMA Report) The 23 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army based in Yola, Adamawa State has handed over two hundred and seventy five (275) rescued women and children from the insurgents in Sambisa forest to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for rehabilitation. The release from the Publicity Department of NEMA on Sunday May [...]

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]]> Health Minister lauds healthcare workers on leprosy elimination target, polio virus cleansing https://www.theinfostride.com/health-minister-lauds-healthcare-workers-on-leprosy-elimination-target-polio-virus-cleansing/ Tue, 05 May 2015 17:25:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/health-minister-lauds-healthcare-workers-on-leprosy-elimination-target-polio-virus-cleansing/ ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Health Report) The Minister of Health, Khaliru Alhassan (Dr) has expressed appreciation to health workers for their selfless service to the nation, indicating that their knowledge, training and expertise have continued to save lives and heal millions of Nigerians. Khaliru Alhassan stated this on Saturday May 2, 2015 in a chat [...]

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]]> National Planning Minister says Nigeria has much learning from China on infrastructure https://www.theinfostride.com/national-planning-minister-says-nigeria-has-much-learning-from-china-on-infrastructure/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:25:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/national-planning-minister-says-nigeria-has-much-learning-from-china-on-infrastructure/ BEIJING (National Planning Commission Report) Nigeria’s Minister and Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman (Dr) has said that Nigeria has a lot to learn from China’s rich infrastructure history. The Minister made the remark recently at the ‘Bilateral Seminar on Economy, Diplomacy and Management of Nigeria in 2015′ which held [...]

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]]> Minister of Power meets with power assets owners, sets strategy for boosting supply. https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-of-power-meets-with-power-assets-owners-sets-strategy-for-boosting-supply/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:25:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/minister-of-power-meets-with-power-assets-owners-sets-strategy-for-boosting-supply/ Report from Ministry of Power, Abuja. The Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo has met with the owners of Generation and Distribution Companies in Abuja, to fine-tune ways of boosting electricity supply nation-wide. The development is coming on the heels of additional generation capacity occasioned by the recent commissioning of National Integrated Power Projects (NIPPs) [...]

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]]> Health Ministry PermSec tasks Technical Working Group on virile Health Act implementation  https://www.theinfostride.com/health-ministry-permsec-tasks-technical-working-group-on-virile-health-act-implementation/ Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:25:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/health-ministry-permsec-tasks-technical-working-group-on-virile-health-act-implementation/ ABUJA (Health Ministry Report) The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health, Linus Awute has charged members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) of the National Health Act to dedicate themselves to their assignment to ensure successful implementation of the Act. Linus Awute made this call while speaking at the inaugural meeting of the [...]

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]]> Federal Executive Council resolutions for Wednesday, 15th April, 2015. https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-executive-council-resolutions-for-wednesday-15th-april-2015/ Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/federal-executive-council-resolutions-for-wednesday-15th-april-2015/ While briefing State House correspondents immediately after the Federal Executive Council meeting, the Minister of Information, Sen. Patricia Naomi Akwashiki told reporters that Council considered and ratified the award of contracts for the rehabilitation/erosion control works at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kubanni Dam Water Supply Lake, Kaduna State and Gullies/Erosion Control works at the Eastern [...]

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]]> March 2015 Federal Allocation: FG, others share N435.061Billion https://www.theinfostride.com/march-2015-federal-allocation-fg-others-share-n435-061billion/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:25:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/march-2015-federal-allocation-fg-others-share-n435-061billion/ ABUJA (Office of Accountant General of the Federation Report) The Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils have shared a total of N435.061 billion (Four Hundred and Thirty Five Billion, Sixty-One Million Naira) only as federal allocation for the month of March, 2015. A communiqué issued by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Wednesday [...]

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]]> Prof. Chinedu Nebo, Minister of Power laments death of Uche Chukwumerije. https://www.theinfostride.com/prof-chinedu-nebo-minister-of-power-laments-death-of-uche-chukwumerije/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:26:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/prof-chinedu-nebo-minister-of-power-laments-death-of-uche-chukwumerije/ Prof. Chinedu Nebo, the Minister of Power has described Uche Chukwumerije, as one who tried his best at all times of his 75 years on earth, to stretch his talents to the full in order to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of humanity. “Not many had the privilege of being called at [...]

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]]> Infrastructure: Nigeria has a lot to learn from China – Minister. https://www.theinfostride.com/infrastructure-nigeria-has-a-lot-to-learn-from-china-minister/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:26:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/infrastructure-nigeria-has-a-lot-to-learn-from-china-minister/ Minister and Deputy Chairman, National Planning Commission (NPC), Dr. Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has said Nigeria has a lot to learn from China’s rich infrastructure history. He also counselled the incoming administration not to jettison the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (NIIMP) put in place by the present administration. The Minister spoke through a message delivered [...]

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]]> Boni Haruna congratulates Adamawa Governor-elect. https://www.theinfostride.com/boni-haruna-congratulates-adamawa-governor-elect/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 23:25:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/boni-haruna-congratulates-adamawa-governor-elect/ Even though the Governor elect is not from his own political party, the Peoples Democratic party, the Minister of Youth Development who was also a former Governor of Adamawa State, Mr. Boni Haruna has congratulated the new Governor-elect of Adamawa State, Senator Jibrilla Bindow of the All Progressives Congress Party (APC), for his electoral victory [...]

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]]> ECOWAS election observation mission Chief commends Nigerians for commitment to democracy https://www.theinfostride.com/ecowas-election-observation-mission-chief-commends-nigerians-for-commitment-to-democracy/ Sun, 29 Mar 2015 05:25:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/ecowas-election-observation-mission-chief-commends-nigerians-for-commitment-to-democracy/ The Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM), former Ghanaian President John Kufuor has commended Nigerian voters for their enthusiasm and commitment to deepening democracy in their country, and by extension, the region. “Going by the orderliness exhibited by the voters, it is clear that Nigerian electorate are determined and committed to strengthening democracy [...]

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]]> Closure of Nigeria’s Borders https://www.theinfostride.com/closure-of-nigerias-borders/ Sat, 28 Mar 2015 06:25:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/closure-of-nigerias-borders/ Source from InfoStride News

]]> Giant strides of New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). https://www.theinfostride.com/giant-strides-of-new-partnership-for-africas-development-nepad/ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:26:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/giant-strides-of-new-partnership-for-africas-development-nepad/ Commentary by Janet McDickson. African leaders realized that a greater percentage of Africans live below poverty line, while majority do not have access to drinking water, health facilities, basic education and other basic infrastructure, hence the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) was conceived when African leaders, at the beginning of the 21st century, resolved [...]

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]]> Nigeria-Germany energy partnership records milestone, Nebo commissions West Africa’s first solar PV/wind power plant. https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-germany-energy-partnership-records-milestone-nebo-commissions-west-africas-first-solar-pvwind-power-plant/ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:26:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/nigeria-germany-energy-partnership-records-milestone-nebo-commissions-west-africas-first-solar-pvwind-power-plant/ Report from Ministry of Power, Abuja. The Nigeria-Germany Energy partnership under the Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP), an initiative signed between President Goodluck Jonathan and his German counterpart, Chancellor Angela Merkel, recorded a sound achievement as the Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo commissioned a 25KW Hybrid solar PV/ wind demonstration power plant. The plant [...]

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]]> Attahiru Jega briefs senate on 2015 INEC election preparations https://www.theinfostride.com/attahiru-jega-briefs-senate-on-2015-inec-election-preparations/ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/attahiru-jega-briefs-senate-on-2015-inec-election-preparations/ ABUJA (The Presidency Report) – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega (Professor) on Wednesday February 18, 2015 briefed members of the Nigerian Senate on the preparations for the forthcoming election slated for March 28th and April 11th, 2015. The INEC boss told the Senators that adequate preparations have been made for [...]

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]]> NEMA constitutes investigation panel on alleged IDP camp rape, child trafficking https://www.theinfostride.com/nema-constitutes-investigation-panel-on-alleged-idp-camp-rape-child-trafficking/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 18:05:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/nema-constitutes-investigation-panel-on-alleged-idp-camp-rape-child-trafficking/ ABUJA (NEMA Report) – An investigation panel has been constituted by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in consultation with relevant stakeholders to look into allegations of child trafficking and rape in some internally displaced persons’ camps in the North – East of Nigeria.  According to the publicity from the Press and Public Relations Department [...]

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]]> FCSC Chair harps on physically challenged employment policy https://www.theinfostride.com/fcsc-chair-harps-on-physically-challenged-employment-policy/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:38:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/fcsc-chair-harps-on-physically-challenged-employment-policy/ ABUJA (FCSC Report) – The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Joan Ayo has said that the commission has a policy for employment of the physically challenged. she stated this recently in her office while playing host to the visiting country representative of the German Leprosy and TB Relief Association, Life Velten. Joan Ayo [...]

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]]> FG spells riot act on fake electrical equipment https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-spells-riot-act-on-fake-electrical-equipment/ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:25:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/fg-spells-riot-act-on-fake-electrical-equipment/ (Federal Ministry of Power Report) – The Federal Government is set to enforce standard and safety control on the production, installations of meters and other electrical equipment across the power sector value-chain. The Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil disclosed this at the commissioning of the EMSL National Meter Testing Stations in Lagos recently. [...]

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