Tag: NGF
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JUST IN: Buhari meets NGF, security council in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in another crucial meeting with members of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the security council at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which is sequel to the one held with the North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF), is mostly virtual, as most of the participating governors are linking via video…
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NGF urges NASS to step down proposed Control of Infectious Diseases Bill
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has urged the National Assembly to step down the proposed Control of Infectious Diseases Bill 2020, pending wider consultations. The NGF advised the lawmakers to stay action until an appropriate consultative process was held on Bill introduced by the House of Representatives. The 36 states governors made the call in…
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COVID-19: ‘If you love yourself, you better stay home’ – Pastor Adeboye [VIDEO]
As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown announced by President Muhammadu Buhari reaches day 26, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has advised Nigerians to continue staying at home. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Pastor Adeboye gave the advice during a live service on Sunday while teaching on a message…
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JUST IN: Governors meet April 22 to review COVID-19 situation in Nigeria
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is to review the Covid-19 situation and various measures taken by State Governments at various stages since the virus hit Nigeria. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Governors’ meeting is slated for April 22. The NGF made the announcement in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its Head, Media and…
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Coronavirus: NGF DG, secretariat staff in self -isolation
Mr. Asishana Okauru, the Director-General of the Nigeria Governors Forum has said he, his wife and his entire household, have proceeded on self-isolation and would be undergoing coronavirus test. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, Okauru said the self-isolation is as a result of his exposure to the Governor of…
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NGF holds induction programme for new, returning governors
The secretariat of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is organizing an Induction programme for newly-elected and returning governors. The initiative is aimed at supporting incoming governors to develop key governance and management skills that will enable them transition from campaigning to managing the processes of governance. According to a statement by the NGF, the objectives…
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Minimum Wage: NGF insists on N22,500, says N30,000 ‘neither realistic nor sustainable’
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has said the N30,000 minimum wage demand of labour unions is “neither realistic nor sustainable.” The NGF however said, states should pay a minimum wage of N22,500 but any governor who can pay more than this is free to do so. The forum also said insinuations by the Nigeria Labour…
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Benue, Akwa Ibom: NGF speaks on EFCC’s power to freeze states’ accounts
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has described as unconstitutional the freezing of the accounts of Akwa Ibom and Benue State Governments by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, the Chairman of NGF, spoke with State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday…
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Ekiti Poll: NGF congratulates Fayemi, to miss Fayose’s invaluable contributions
… Congratulates Fayemi The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) said on Monday it would miss the invaluable contributions of the outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, at its meeting. The Forum also congratulated the Ekiti governor-elect, Kayode Fayemi, for his victory at the poll. According to a statement signed by the Head of Media at…
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NGF’s Paris/London Club loan: Court orders interim forfeiture of N1.4b to FG
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday ordered the temporary forfeiture of N1.4bilion, being part of Paris/London Club loan, to the Federal Government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said N1, 442,384,857.84 was fraudulently obtained from the states through the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF). Justice Mojisola Olatoregun made the order based on…