Tag: DG
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Reps threaten to order arrest of NEMA DG for shunning invitations
The House of Representatives Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the office of the Accountant General of the Federation, the ministry of Finance and other relevant parties to furnish the committee with all transaction details of N5. 6 billion funds released to four companies in relation to…
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NEMA DG, Maihaja, paid N400m demurrage to clear N414.8m Chinese rice donation
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) paid a whopping sum of N400 million in demurrage to clear rice donated by the Chinese government for distribution to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North East which is valued at N414 million, the Director General of the agency Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, has said. Documents submitted to the…
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New minimum wage will determine Corps members’ allowance – DG
The Director General, of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Sulaiman Kazaure, says the increase in corps members monthly allowance would be determined by the new national minimum wage ”when it takes effect.” The official said this on Monday while fielding questions from journalists newsmen shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the 2018…
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NIA Directors write Reps, insists Buhari’s newly appointed DG misfit, unqualified to led agency
Some directors of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) have written to the House of Representatives Committee on Security and National Intelligence to prevail on President Muhammadu Buhari to drop Ahmed Rufai Abubakar as the new director-general of the agency. Writing for and on behalf of Concerned Directors of the National Intelligence Agency, they used pseudo…
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JUST IN: Administrative Panel recommends SEC DG’s dismissal from Public Service
…Gwarzo regrets collection of credit card as director of Medusa Investments regrettable The Administrative Panel of Inquiry has recommended the dismissal of the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Mounir Gwarzo, from the Public Service of the Federal Government. The Panel also recommended that the suspended SEC director-general be referred to the…
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New NIA DG did not fail qualification exams, not married to Moroccan – Presidency
Sequel to widespread criticisms and specific allegations that greeted the appointment of Ahmed Rufai Abubakar as the new Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Presidency on Sunday reacted insisting that the allegations were misleading and baseless. There had been allegations that the new DG was unqualified for the position because he retired…
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My ultimate in life is to serve Buhari, new NIA DG says during send-forth party
The Presidency on Friday held a special send-off event for the newly-appointed Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mr. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar as he prepares to assume duty next week. The elated DG who couldn’t hide his joy however reiterated his commitment to serving the country and President Muhammadu Buhari in particular. This was revealed…
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2019: PDP demands Ameachi’s resignation over appointment as DG, Buhari Campaign Organisation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday demanded the resignation of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi following his appointment as the Director General of President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 campaign. The opposition party the President and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being insensitive to the plight of Nigerians. The statement reads: “If the…
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Blue Economy: NIMASA DG advocates proper framework in Africa
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that in order to harness the opportunities derivable from the Blue Economy in Africa there is a need for a proper framework and structure which will enhance the coordination of the sector. The NIMASA DG who stated this…
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Suspended SEC DG, Gwarzo trying to blackmail me – Adeosun
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Friday, alleged that the suspended Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr Mounir Gwarzo is doing everything possible to blackmail her. The minister, however, noted that no amount of intimidation from the suspended DG will stop the Administrative Panel of Inquiries set up to probe him…