Day: December 13, 2023

Labour Rejects Federal Government’s Planned Sale of TCN, Citing Socioeconomic Concerns

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The Organised Labour has vehemently opposed the Federal Government’s proposed privatization of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), expressing concern that it would exacerbate the socio-economic challenges faced by Nigerians. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, issued a warning, asserting that the privatization move poses a significant threat to the power sector and raises apprehensions among key stakeholders. During a sitting led by the factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, who is aligned with the governor, it was disclosed that the complex was slated for demolition due to the…

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Rivers State Commences Demolition of Assembly Complex; Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Convene

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The political turmoil in Rivers State escalated on Wednesday as approximately 10 bulldozers entered the premises of the state House of Assembly, initiating the demolition of the complex. Simultaneously, the factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, led a session with other lawmakers aligned with the governor just before the commencement of the demolition. During the session, Ehie asserted that the complex required repairs due to the explosion that occurred on October 30, 2023. He assured that the governor would provide an alternative venue for legislative activities in the interim. The demolition operation…

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Federal Government Grants Exemption to Universities, Polytechnics, and Tertiary Institutions from IPPIS

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In a significant development, the Federal Government has approved the exemption of universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). The decision was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. According to Idris, remunerations for staff members in these institutions will no longer be processed through the IPPIS platform. The move is grounded in the government’s recognition that IPPIS hampers the autonomy of tertiary institutions in managing their…

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Minister Uju Kennedy Reveals Ministry’s 10 Million Dollar Spending on ‘Unimpactful’ Meetings, Shuns Advocacy Group Partnerships

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The Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy, has disclosed that the ministry has expended over 10 million dollars on what she described as frivolous meetings in recent times. This revelation took place during a women stakeholders conference organized by the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development. Expressing her concern, Minister Kennedy characterized most women’s meetings as lacking impact and excessively wasteful. She asserted that moving forward, the ministry will no longer collaborate with advocacy groups. In emphasizing the gravity of the situation, she highlighted the contrast between the…

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2024 Budget Defense Spurs Lawmakers to Advocate for Strategic Solutions in Maritime Industry Crisis

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The National Assembly has assigned the task to Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Blue Economy, emphasizing Nigeria’s imperative to harness the $1.8 trillion potential of the Blue Economy and enhance revenue generation through the Maritime industry. During the budget defense for 2024, convened by the joint Committees on Ports & Harbours and other Standing Committees, members from both the Senate and House chambers expressed concerns over the reported loss of over N1 trillion in revenue due to inadequate infrastructure in the maritime sector. Lawmakers, disapproving of the omission of…

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Urgent Appeal for National Urban and Regional Development Commission

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Hon. Awaji Inombek Abiante, the Chairman of the House Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning, has earnestly appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish the National Urban and Regional Development Commission. During a meeting with key stakeholders in Abuja on Tuesday, focusing on the implementation of integrated and sustainable urban development and physical planning across the states of the federation, Hon. Abiante emphasized the critical need for a dedicated national commission. The chairman highlighted the pressing concerns of the urban poor and other vulnerable groups in the country,…

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LEGISLATIVE COMMITMENT: Reps Committee Vows to Tackle Environmental Degradation

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The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has affirmed its commitment to combatting environmental degradation through a comprehensive approach involving legislative initiatives and policy revisions. During the committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, Rep. Julius Pondi, the committee’s Chairman, declared the imperative of addressing the adverse impact of environmental degradation on both the ecosystem and human well-being. In his opening address, Chairman Pondi highlighted the harsh conditions to which the environment has been subjected, resulting in detrimental consequences for constituents. He emphasized the urgent need for transformative changes across…

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