Abuja (Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the deployment of Danjuma Napon Sheni to succeed Martin Uhomoibhi (Dr), who retired from service on November 3, 2014 as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The report from the Publicity Department of the Ministry on Thursday November 20, 2014 said that Danjuma Napon Sheni, who hails from Plateau State is a graduate of the University of Benin, Ife and Abuja where he obtained the Bachelor of Arts in English and Literary Studies; Master of Science in International Relations and Bachelor…
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ABUJA (National Planning Commission Report) – The Minister / Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission, Abubakar Sulaiman (Dr) has assured that the Federal Government will continue to provide necessary support to research activities in Nigeria and also ensure that the outcome of research efforts are translated to efficient service delivery. Abubakar Sulaiman, who was represented by the Acting Secretary to the Commission, Bassey Akpayung gave this assurance in Kaduna on Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the opening ceremony of a training workshop aimed at improving the research capacity of the Directors of Planning, Research and Statistics (DPRS) for…
ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Power Report) – The Nigerian Government has signed agreements with power generation and distribution companies as well as independent power producers, international oil companies and the Nigerian Gas Company for the supply of gas to further boost the country’s power generation capacity which hit over 4,500 megawatts recently. While speaking at the event which held on Tuesday November 18, 2014, the Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo (Professor) said that the Ministry has developed an operator platform to ensure that transparency is maintained in the market. He added that NERC and the Ministry are working assiduously…
ABUJA (The Presidency Report) – The Nigerian Senate has on Tuesday November 18, 2014 at the sitting of the Plenary and Committee of the Whole considered the request of the Nigerian President for the confirmation of Mahmud Mohammed (Justice) for appointment as Chief Justice of the Federation in accordance with section 231(1) of the 1999 Constitution.The report from the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters stated that after fielding questions from the distinguished Senators on the conflicting judgments from the judiciary, separation between the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and the…
ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Health Report) – The Federal Ministry of Health has launched the National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis (TB) Control, 2015-2020 and the Dissemination of the First National TB Prevalence Survey Report. While delivering his keynote address at the event lately, the Supervising Minister of Health and Minister of State for Health, Khaliru Alhassan (Dr) said that until recently, the burden of TB in Nigeria was based on estimates. He noted as heart-warming the fact that the Federal Ministry of Health with the support of development partners has successfully conducted the first national TB prevalence survey in the…
ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Aviation Report) – The Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has on Monday November 17, 2014 commissioned a Digital Service Centre for the digitization of the Ministry’s operations for effective service delivery. The Minister revealed during the commissioning exercise that the activity was in compliance with the directive from the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation that Ministries and Agencies should improve their capabilities to effectively implement Government policies under the Transformation Agenda. Osita Chidoka also said that the centre will enhance delivery of effective and efficient service to the public, enhance prompt implementation…
Abuja (Power Ministry Report) – The Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil has expressed optimism that the National Power Sector Apprenticeship Scheme will radically bridge the existing technical personnel gap needed to run the power sector.Speaking during the flag-off ceremony of the scheme in Abuja lately, the Deputy Minister noted that the workforce in the newly privatized DISCOs and GENCOs is comprised of ageing and sick people. “It is very sad that we handed over power assets to the private sector under this deplorable condition. It is now time for the responsive Government of President Goodluck Jonathan to redress…
Abuja (Federal Ministry of Labour Report) – The Supervising Minister of Labour and Productivity, Kabiru Turaki has intervened in the on-going strike action embarked upon by health workers under the auspices of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) through initiating a conciliatory meeting with stakeholders to resolve the contending issues in the interest of concerned parties. The Supervising Minister during the meeting held in Abuja on Monday November 17, 2014 called on JOHESU to suspend the strike, in order to safeguard the health of Nigerians. He also observed that the strike has commenced in the Federal Health Institutions and Agencies…
ABUJA (National Planning Commission Report) – The Minister/Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Commission, Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman (Dr) has announced a significant reduction in the country’s food import bill. While declaring open the ‘First Annual Planners’ Conference’ organised by the Institute of Planning in Ikeja – Lagos, the Minister added that the new National Industrial Revolution Master Plan recently developed is currently being implemented. He further inferred that Government is already taking necessary steps to initiate contingency plans for mitigating the consequences of the decline in the international prices of oil. According to him, the declaration was based on…
(Report from the Office of SA to President on NASS Matters) The Senate has at plenary asked the Federal Government to declare total war on the Boko Haram insurgents. According to the Senate President, Senator David Mark, the group has declared war on the country.The Boko Haram militants in the last three weeks have killed innocent school children in Potiskum, aside the abducted Chibok girls who are yet to be found.Despite several appeals for the group to down arms and embrace negotiation, the militants have continued on the path of infamy. The Senate President therefore, urged the Government to bring…