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Month: June 2023

Doctors in Kogi specialist hospital decry incessant salary delays

The association, however, acknowledged the efforts of Gov. Yahaya Bello toward repositioning the health sector within the state. The Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors(ARD), has expressed displeasure over the incessant delay in the payment of salaries. The association’s concern is contained in a Communique issued at the end…

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The governor also presented letters of appointment to the newly-appointed Divisional Commanders, Corps Officers, Deputy COs and 16 Zonal Coordinators.

The governor also presented letters of appointment to the newly-appointed Divisional Commanders, Corps Officers, Deputy COs and 16 Zonal Coordinators. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has deployed operational vehicles to various local government offices of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) to boost operations for effective community policing. Sanwo-Olu who was represented by the…

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You’re invited to ‘Erigga Live’ concert in Lagos

#FeatureByErigga We are thrilled to invite you to a spectacular event called ‘Erigga Live!’ Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with music, entertainment, and an electrifying atmosphere that will leave you wanting more. Erigga, one of the most talented and acclaimed musicians in the industry, will be headlining the event, delivering a sensational performance…

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Tinubu yet to approve 114% salary increase for elected politicians – RMAFC

RMAFC said it has not approved salary increments for political office holders. The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) said President Bola Tinubu has not approved the implementation of salary increases for public servants. This comes following reports alleging that RMAFC has approved the increment of salaries of political office-holders, judicial and public office…

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Tinubu receives proposal to raise salary of politicians, judges by 114%

The proposal still requires executive and legislative approvals before it can be implemented. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has already sent President Bola Tinubu a controversial proposal for the 114% increment of the basic salaries of political, judicial and public officers. The agency commenced a review of the remuneration of the officers…

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UK envoy explains decision to ban dependent visa for Nigerian students

The British envoy debunked insinuations that the visa policy was targeted at Nigerian students alone. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has shed more light on his country’s decision to ban Nigerian and other foreign students from bringing family members with them to the United Kingdom. According to Montgomery, the measure was introduced…

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Naira drops slightly against dollar, exchanges at ₦763.17

The Naira sold for as low as 476 to the dollar within the day’s trading. The Naira on Wednesday depreciated against the dollar at the investors and exporters window, exchanging at ₦763.17. The Naira depreciated by 0.87 per cent when compared with ₦756.61 for which it exchanged for the dollar on Tuesday. The open indicative…

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How Nigeria can profit from Japa phenomenon – Bill Gates

Bill Gates said having a big diaspora is a healthy thing for Nigeria. The co-chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has highlighted how Nigeria can profit from the Japa phenomenon in the long run. Japa is a Yoruba locution used to describe the recent surge in the number of young Nigerian…

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NEMA deploys experts to states to handle flood prediction

Matazu called on states to promote inter-agency collaborations for actualising early action for disasters risk preparedness and reduction. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that experts from its agency will be deployed to all the states of the federation to downscale early warning messages. The Director-General of NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed, made the disclosure…

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Oyo State dismisses fake salary structure for civil servants

The committee has representatives of the NLC, the Trade Union Congress and government officials as members. Oyo State government on Wednesday in Ibadan dismissed a new salary structure purportedly approved by the government for its civil servants. Gov. Seyi Makinde’s media aide, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, stated that the fake salary structure did not emanate from government….

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