The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Taminu Turaki has promised the Federal Government of Nigeria’s support for the partnership venture between the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and the Lotterie Nationale du Niger. He made this promise when the Director -General of the Lotterie Nationale du Niger, Talata Rhamatuo visited him in Abuja, accompanied by the Director- General and management of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission. According to Kabiru Turaki, the Ministry will ensure the nurturing of the relationship for the benefit of Nigeria and Niger. He added that the President of Nigeria is ready to open up…
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The Supervising Minister of Education, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has said that the thrust of the 2014 Budget of the Ministry of Education is to consolidate on the modest achievements made over the last few years on access to education and quality assurance. The Minister disclosed this during a meeting on the Ministry’s 2014 Budget defence before the House of Representatives Committee on Education recently. He recalled the problems facing the education sector and the significant steps taken by this administration to address them, noting that the landscape of the basic, secondary and tertiary institutions are dotted with infrastructural development. He…
The Accountant – General of Taraba State, Joel Lenubang was on Thursday February 27, 2014 arraigned along with others at the Code of Conduct Tribunal on alleged refusal to declare their assets as provided in the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act for public officers. It was recalled at the tribunal that Lenubang was charged for non-declaration of his assets in 2003, but his Counsel, Kolawole Olowookere in swift reaction to the case filed a notice of preliminary objection against the charge, arguing that the procedure for filling matters before the tribunal was not complied with. The Tribunal under…
The Nigerian Government has expressed shock and deep sense of loss over the death of Isaiah Chawai Balat, which occurred on Thursday, February 18, 2014. President Goodluck Jonathan, who was represented by the Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo in his tribute at the burial ceremony which held recently in Bafai Gora in the Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State said that the country has lost a colossus and excellent gentleman. He said: “Senator Balat personified hard work, dedication and commitment to service. From a very humble beginning, he rose to greatness. A rare gem that he was, he has…
The Nigerian Government has charged all unlicensed Private Employment Agencies (PEAs) to regularize their operations with the Ministry of Labour and Productivity or face penalty according to the Labour Law. As the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity collaborates with stakeholders to check incidences of unfair Labour practices in Nigeria, The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu disclosed this in Abuja recently during the ministry’s collaboration with stakeholders, adding that a national workshop on ‘Strengthening the Role of Private Employment Agencies (PEAS) in Human Resources Development’ has been slated to hold from April 2 – 3, 2014 at the…
(Office of the Head of Service Reports) – The Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu 1 has urged civil servants in Nigeria to serve the nation truthfully and shun the temptation to be involved in political activities. He said this when the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Yemi Adelakun visited the palace as part of his scheduled tour of Lagos State to interact with Federal Civil Servants and major stakeholders in the State. “As civil servants, you are expected to proffer good advice and be truthful with your political…
Report from the Code of Conduct Tribunal. A serving Accountant General of Taraba State, Mr Joel J. Lenubang was on the 25th of February, docked along with others at Code of Conduct Tribunal, allegedly for refusing to declare their assets as public officers contrary to the Act establishing the Code of conduct for public officers as enshrined in the 1999 constitution. Mr. Lenubang was charged for non-declaration of his assets sometime in 2003, but in a swift reaction, his counsel, Barr. Kolawole Olowookere filed a notice of preliminary objection against the charge, arguing that the procedure for filling matters before…
(Ministry of Water Resources Report) – The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has commended the Nigerian Government for its huge efforts towards providing potable water for the people of the State, particularly Ilesha Town. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made this commendation when the Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Reng Ochekpe accompanied by the ministry’s technical officials on an inspection tour of the Ilesha Dam paid him a courtesy call at the State Government House in Osun State recently; saying he was delightful that the FG has come to the aid of the people because the Ilesha Town has been without…
Report from OHCSF. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji has said that attendance of overseas training for officers in the Federal Civil Service was suspended in order to ensure that more officers are trained locally with the available funds. The Head of Service said this when executive members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) visited his Office in Abuja. According to Aji, “we are aware that the amount of money being used to train just one officer overseas could be used to train about ten officers locally. Our aim…
Office of the Head of the Civil Service Reports The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Bukar Goni Aji will on Friday, 28th of February, 2014 preside over the 38th Meeting of the National Council on Establishments holding in Ilorin, Kwara State. The meeting which commenced with the technical preparation for the council meeting in Ilorin on Monday, 24th of February, 2014 was declared open by the Kwara State Head of Service, Dabarako Mohammed who called on the Permanent Secretaries of Establishments and Management Services to come up with proposals and recommendations that would bring about the desired…
Office of the Head of Service Report The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Bukar Goni Aji has called on civil servants to always uphold the values and ethics of the Service. He made the call through the Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Yemi Adelakun during an interactive session with the federal civil servants in Lagos recently. Bukar Goni Aji explained that the interactive session was to evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery and identify challenges of federal civil servants in the states; noting that…
Office of the Head of Service Report The Permanent Secretary, Common Services Office in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Yemi Adelakun has said that the Nigerian Government has been continuously initiating programmes aimed at improving the welfare of its workforce. He made this known recently when he visited the Lagos State Head of Service, Oluseyi Williams. Yemi Adelakun disclosed that the welfare of workers is a priority of the present administration, indicating that Government will persist on the necessary steps that will improve the well-being of all civil servants. “The welfare of workers…
Ministry of Water Resources Report The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has commended the Nigerian Government for its huge efforts towards providing potable water for the people of the State, particularly Ilesha Town. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made this commendation when the Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Reng Ochekpe accompanied by the ministry’s technical officials on an inspection tour of the Ilesha Dam paid him a courtesy call at the State Government House in Osun State recently; saying he was delightful that the FG has come to the aid of the people because the Ilesha Town has been without…
Report from OHCSF. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji has said that attendance of overseas training for officers in the Federal Civil Service was suspended in order to ensure that more officers are trained locally with the available funds. The Head of Service said this when executive members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) visited his Office in Abuja. According to Aji, “we are aware that the amount of money being used to train just one officer overseas could be used to train about ten officers locally. Our aim…
The Office of the Head of Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has approved the restructuring of the Federal Ministry of Education into eleven Departments and six Units with the creation of two additional departments. The approval was contained in a letter dated 16th April, 2013 with Ref. No. OE&MS/MSO/82/T/101. The Ministry, in line with the reform process of the MDAs, reviewed the organizational structure and requested among others, the restoration of the Department of Educational Support Services. The eleven Departments are Human Resources Management; Finance and Accounts; Procurement; Basic and Secondary Education; Tertiary Education; Federal Inspectorate Services; and Technology and…
Report from National Planning CommissionStakeholders in migration matters, have held their second Sector Policy Review Committee (SPRC) meeting on migration to discuss ways to better promote management of migration in Nigeria.Under the coordination of the National Planning Commission, a dialogue session to review the migration policy as it affects Nigeria was held in Abuja, Thursday, 20th February, 2014. The relevant/key stakeholders involved in the meeting were: Ministry of Interior, National Population Commission, the European Union, International Organization for Migration, (UNODC).While speaking at the event, the Supervising Minister of National Planning, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda said that migration plays a critical role…
Report from Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The Federal Government has commenced onsite inspection of local automotive assembly plants across the country as part of the implementation plan of the Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan. While speaking during the inspection of the Peugeot Automotive Nigeria (PAN) car assembly plant in Kaduna, on Friday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga said more local and international investors were taking advantage of the huge opportunities provided by the new automotive plan to invest in Nigeria. The Minister said, “I’m greatly encouraged by the facilities I’ve seen here at…
Transport Minister, Senator Idris Umar has assured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s preparedness to complete the Abuja-Kaduna railway modernisation project by the end of year 2014. The Minister gave the assurance shortly after an inspection of the Idu to Jere section of the project along Kaduna State on Friday. He said the project is on course and explained that all necessary support required by the contractors handling the project have been provided by the Federal Government in order to ensure that the December 2014 deadline is met. Senator Umar who expressed satisfaction over the work done so far pointed out…
Report from the Office of the Vice President. The Federal Government has enjoined financial institutions to consider huge investments in the power sector as abundant opportunities exist within the sector.The Vice President, Arc Mohammed Namadi Sambo noted that the power sector is a success story in Nigeria. He said this while receiving Mr. Jim Cowles, Chief Executive Officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa of Citi Bank Group in his office. He commended the Ministry of Finance and the Debt Management Office (DMO) for their efforts in ensuring the over subscription of the Eurobond. He noted that the recent financial institutions’…
Report from National Planning Commission. Stakeholders in migration matters, have held their second Sector Policy Review Committee (SPRC) meeting on migration to discuss ways to better promote management of migration in Nigeria. Under the coordination of the National Planning Commission, a dialogue session to review the migration policy as it affects Nigeria was held in Abuja, Thursday, 20th February, 2014. The relevant/key stakeholders involved in the meeting were: Ministry of Interior, National Population Commission, the European Union, International Organization for Migration, (UNODC). While speaking at the event, the Supervising Minister of National Planning, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda said that migration plays…