An analysis of budget performance across 29 states in Nigeria has revealed that governors spent a staggering ₦1.994 trillion on recurrent expenditures, including refreshments, sitting allowances, travel expenses, and utilities, in the first nine months of 2024. According to Punch, the findings based on Q1 to Q3 budget performance reports from state websites, highlighted that…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed the dismissal of workers who obtained their degrees from unaccredited private tertiary institutions in Benin Republic and Togo. This action affects civil servants who graduated from these institutions between 2017 and the present. Key Developments The move is part of the government’s efforts to cleanse the civil service…
The federal government has officially launched the 2024 Hazard Risk Countrywide Analysis, an initiative designed to enhance disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts across Nigeria. The launch event, which took place on Thursday in Abuja, was attended by key figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, who emphasized the need for greater collaboration among stakeholders to address…
Anambra-born philanthropist and MD/CEO of Walata Consults and Services Ltd., Hon. Stanley Nwabueze Okafor, has distributed over two thousand exercise books to various primary schools in parts of Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. Also distributed by the philanthropist were over two hundred school bags, for the benefit of needy school children in…
Aba North LGA, Abia State In a move to strengthen collaboration and improve service delivery, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Aba Division, led by Deputy Corps Commander (DCC) Pac Ekwulonu, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Aba North Local Government Area, Hon. Timothy Kalu Iheke, at the council headquarters in Aba….
11 inmates who have spent between two to six years awaiting trial at Medium Security Custodial Center Awka have regained freedom and seven others granted bail as Anambra State Chief Judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu, concludes this year’s jail delivery exercise. Speaking after his clients, including one Mr. Ernest Nwakama; who has spent six years in…
Anambra State joined the global community in celebrating the International Day for Persons Living with Disability. The day honours the strength, resilience and leadership of persons with disability, recognising their vital role in building a sustainable future. Professor Chukwuma Soludo has made a groundbreaking move by providing cutting-edge digital tools to the Disability Rights Commission….
…Seeks Collaborative Partnership From Stakeholders Towards Rapid Development Of Nnewi North. …As He Attends Nzuko-Ora Nnewi General Meeting. The Nnewi North LG Mayor Hon.Echezona Anazodo has vowed to revoke licenses of street owners who have failed in their responsibility to properly manage the street allocated to them by Nnewi North government. Hon.Anazodo made this assertion…
The Anambra State Government has launched a comprehensive training program aimed at equipping health workers across the state with essential skills in telemedicine. State Commissioner for Health; Dr. Afam Ben Obidike said the initiative is designed to bridge the gap in healthcare access, part of the government’s broader efforts to integrate technology into the healthcare…
The Mayor of Dunukofia Local Government Area, Bar. Chijioke C. Ozumba on Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 hosted the Dunukofia Communities’ Youth Leaders, Lady Organisers, Team Coaches and Captains, in his office. The meeting provided him a veritable opportunity to liase with the youth leaders of the various Committees under his jurisdiction ahead of the upcoming…
