Tag: Government
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The game changer – By Francis Ewherido
By Francis Ewherido This Tuesday, July 11, is World Population Day, a day which seeks to raise awareness on global population issues. In Nigeria, our exploding population is a real issue. Nigeria’s population was 122.8 million just 17 years ago, but it currently stands at 191.9 million, an increase of about 69.1 million or 64…
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Obiano leading responsible, responsive government in Anambra – CBN
…Says ‘we are ready to give loans to farmers at 9 percent interest’ The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State is changing the face of governance in the state through his adequate attention to security and prompt payment of workers’ salaries in the state. The acting Director, Corporate…
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De-categorizing port terminals will cause loss of government revenue – INTELS
. . . Says NPA’s action violates port concession agreement Intels Nigeria Limited has said the decision by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to de-categorize port terminals in the country will lead to dearth in revenue accruing to the Federal Government from the ports. In its Witness Statement on Oath filed at the Federal High…
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Size of government in Nigeria too large, must be trimmed – Ekweremadu
…calls for decentralisation and establishment of state police The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said for government (especially at the federal level) to work and satisfy the citizenry, its size must be trimmed. Ekweremadu also called for the decentralisation of the Police and establishment of State Police. The Deputy Senate President said this in…
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Government at all levels failed Nigerians – Cardinal Okogie
…Says Nigerians are hungry, angry and unemployed Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Anthony Cardinal Okogie has said that Nigerians have been let down by public officials voted in all levels of government (local, state and federal). The former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, in a statement titled, ‘Deprivation and Agitation: A Reflection…
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Norway to ban full-face hijab in schools
The Norwegian government on Monday proposed a bill to ban the full-face Muslim hijab in all schools, from nurseries to universities says it prevent the effective flow of communication between students and teachers “We do not want clothes covering the face in nurseries, schools and universities,” Minister of Education and Research Torbjorn Roe Isaksen said…
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Macron names government, deploys supporters to key ministries
Newly inaugurated President Emmanuel Macron of France on Wednesday constituted his government, with close supporters taking key ministries but a centre-right politician appointed as economy minister. Jean-Yves Le Drian, who served as defence minister under Macron’s predecessor Francois Hollande, was named minister for Europe and foreign affairs under Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. Gerard Collomb, the…
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‘Government shouldn’t be involved in cases of domestic violence’-Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband declares
Following his release from prison, Lanre Gentry, Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband took to his Instagram page to narrate his experience in prison . According to him, the government shouldn’t be involved in cases of domestic violence. Hear him:”Government shouldn’t leave what they ought to do and start involving their-selves in domestic violence cases” The businessman…
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‘We need to appreciate veterans’-Lari Williams
Veteran actor and playwright, Lari Williams, has appealed to the Federal Government to do more to immortalize artistes and other citizens who made the country proud. Williams, who will soon celebrate 50 years as an artiste, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Fondly called…
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Invest in government to promote economic growth, Osinbajo tells private sector players
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday advised private sector players to invest in government to promote the country’s economic growth. Osinbajo said this while addressing the third Quarterly Business Forum at the Conference Centre of the Presidential villa, Abuja. According to him, the crucial partnership plays itself out in many of the administration’s…