ABUJA (Women Affairs Ministry Report) – “The frequent spate of sexual violence, especially rape and abductions in the country has become a source of concern to the Nigerian government,” the Minister of Women Affairs and Social development, Zainab Maina told news men at the commemoration ceremony of the International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women in Abuja. She explained that the International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women is marked worldwide on November 25 annually and the campaign kicks – off with 16 days activism on violence against women, running from November 25 to December 10, 2014. The…
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Adamawa State (NEMA Report) The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed more personnel, water tanks and MICU Ambulance to improve the welfare and management of IDPs in camps within Adamawa State as a result of the findings from the detailed assessment on the operations of internally displaced persons’ camps in the State. According to the release by the Publicity Department of the Agency on Tuesday November 25, 2014, the assessment was conducted in Adamawa State by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNCHR) and the International Organisation for Migration…
ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Power Report) – The Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo (Professor) has inaugurated an Inter-Agency Delivery Team on the Azura Independent Power Project to enable full realization of the project on scheduled time. In a brief ceremony held recently in Abuja, the Minister urged the team to fast – track the completion of the Independent Power Project (IPP) located in Edo State; saying it is a gas-fired plant aimed at increasing the quantity of power supply available to the national grid. He added that the project when completed as planned would give foreign investors more confidence…
Abuja (State House Report) – President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has called on all Nigerians irrespective of their creed or status to desist from making inciting and inflammatory statements capable of causing disharmony and breach of peace in the country. The President, who was represented by Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo made this call recently in Abuja when he declared open a two-day roundtable meeting with Special Advisers on Religious Affairs from the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT. He noted that the meeting with the theme: “Towards Synergizing and Interfacing in the Religious Sectors for National Development”…
Abuja (Women Affairs Ministry Report) – The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Zainab Maina has advised women with disabilities in the country to seek election into various political offices and vote during the 2015 General Elections. She gave the advice in Abuja lately at a workshop organized by the Advocacy for women Disability Initiative (AWWDI) with the theme: “Women with Disabilities Making a Difference.” The Minister added that women with disabilities should no longer confine themselves to their homes, but should take active part in the political process. While reiterating the Ministry’s commitment towards ensuring the passage…
LANGTANG (Water Resources Ministry Report) – The Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Reng Ochekpe has commenced the 2014 edition of the ‘Free Medical Outreach in Langtang North and South of Plateau State in efforts to provide medical care to the less – privileged people of Plateau State. While declaring the programme open at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital (JUTH) Comprehensive Health Centre in Zamko, Langtang North Local Government Area which lasted from Monday 17th – Friday 21st November 2014, the Minister disclosed that the project was the fourth edition following similar exercises in Zaron, Barkin Ladi Local Government…
ABUJA (Women Affairs Ministry Report) – The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Zainab Maina has charged Nigerian children to continue to face their studies and not be deterred in the face of the current challenges in the country as government is intensifying efforts to ensure that school environments are secure and safe for them. While speaking at the event held in Abuja lately to commemorate the 2014 Universal Day of the Child, Zainab Maina represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ezekiel Oyemomi (Dr) observed that the day provided an opportunity for stakeholders to consolidate on…
ABUJA (Women Affairs Ministry Report) – The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has revealed that the Nigerian Government, worried by the rising cases of Gender – Based Violence in the country is set to produce and coordinate a national strategy to stem the tide in Nigeria with the collaboration of development partners and civil society organizations. The Publicity Department of the Ministry stated this in a report issued on Sunday November 23, 2014; adding that the plan is in recognition of the fact that violence against women and girls as a subject of human rights and civil liberties…
ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Aviation Report) – The Minister of Aviation, Osita Benjamin Chidoka has called for a greater technical partnership between the Ministry of Aviation and the International Road Safety Organisation (IRSO). He made the call when he was honoured with a Medal Award by the International Road Safety Organisation (IRSO) on Thursday November 20, 2014 in his office. The Minister, who appreciated the organisation for the award remarked that to him, road safety is not a job but a passion. He added that the IRSO has come a long way with the Road Safety family; indicating that…
Abuja (OAGF Report) – The Federal, States and Local Governments in Nigeria have received a total of N593.337 billion for the month of October 2014 with disbursements as follows: Federal Government – N224.264bn (52.68%), State Governments – N113.750bn (26.72%), Local Governments – N87.696bn (20.60%) and the Oil Producing States the 13% derivation of N47.123bn. The communique issued by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Wednesday November 19, 2014 indicated that the gross revenue of N536.692 billion received for the month of October was higher than the N502.097 billion received in the previous month by N34.595 billion…
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…
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…