The Kaduna State government, on Thursday, inaugurated the newly upgraded Audiology and Speech Therapy Centre at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital (BDTH), Kaduna. The facility’s transformation, made possible through the philanthropic support of MAMIA Seeds Oil Ltd, underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in enhancing healthcare delivery in the state. Commissioning the centre, the Commissioner of Health, Umma K. Ahmed, commended MAMIA Seeds Oil Ltd for their generous contribution, describing the initiative as a shining example of corporate social responsibility. “This upgrade is a clear demonstration of how businesses can play a pivotal role in complementing government efforts to improve the…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N1.424 trillion among the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs). This is according to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). Mokwa said that the revenue was shared at the January Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting on Friday in Abuja. Meanwhile, a communiqué from the FAAC meeting said that the N1.424 trillion total revenue comprised statutory revenue of N386.124 billion, and Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N604.872 billion. It also comprised Electronic Money Transfer Levy…
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is set for a significant price adjustment as Communications Minister Bosun Tijani announced a 30-60% increase in service rate, rejecting the 100% hike initially requested by telecom operators. Speaking during an interview, Tijani explained that the more moderate increase aims to balance sustaining the industry and protecting consumer welfare. Under the proposed maximum 60% adjustment, call rates would rise from N11 to N18.33 per minute, SMS charges from N4 to N6.67, and 1GB data bundles from N287.50 to N479.17. “This sector is a key driver of growth in our country,” Tijani said, emphasizing that a 100% rate…
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving all abandoned garment clusters initiated by the administration of former Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The Commissioner for Local Government, Mohammed Tajo-Othman, made this known in an interview on Friday in Kano. He expressed disappointment over the dilapidated state of the centers across the 44 local government areas, noting that the projects, originally intended to create jobs and boost the state’s economy, had been neglected by the previous administration. Tajo-Othman emphasized that the current administration, under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is determined to revitalize the garment industries in all 44 local…
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) have announced plans to improve pension management and ensure a smoother transition for retiring public servants in Nigeria. This development was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday by Aliyu Umar, Head of Strategic Communication at the BPSR. The announcement came during a courtesy visit from BPSR to PenCom in Abuja on Wednesday, where both agencies engaged in discussions aimed at bridging existing gaps in Nigeria’s pension system. The Director-General of BPSR, Dasuki Arabi, emphasized the importance of ongoing reforms within Nigeria’s pension system. “The management of…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has announced that the innovative mobile application, Omo-Eko App, is 90% complete. He disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held on Friday in Lagos to review the progress made on the app’s development. According to Osiyemi, the Omo-Eko App is a cutting-edge mobile solution designed to cater to both residents and visitors, offering a seamless experience for all transportation-related activities and updates in Lagos State. “The app will provide real-time navigation, detailed information about the Ministry of Transportation and its agencies, and updates on traffic and other developments across the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated the implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) Data Management Platform project. The initiative aims to remove Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List by 2025. Nigeria was placed on the FATF Grey List in February 2023 due to deficiencies in its financial compliance and regulatory systems. To address these issues, President Bola Tinubu has mandated the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to spearhead the project, in collaboration with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). At the inaugural meeting for…
Microsoft has unveiled the integration of its AI-powered tools, Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Designer, into the Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription plans, marking a milestone in making AI technologies widely accessible. The announcement, made via a blog post on Thursday, underscores the company’s commitment to delivering advanced productivity solutions to a broader audience. Microsoft Copilot, initially launched in January 2024 as a premium feature for select users, will now be accessible to the majority of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers worldwide. “Most of our 84 million consumer subscribers will now have access to Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the allocation of 568 lands in the nation’s capital Abuja over unpaid Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) fees. The FCT Administration, in a public notice, said the allottees of the plots of land in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, failed to pay for their Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) bills after the expiration of the grace period granted by the minister. The notice said the allocation of the plots of land has been withdrawn, “under the provisions of Section 28 of the Land Use Act…
The Rivers State Government has confirmed the deaths of nine individuals following a suspected cholera outbreak in Andoni and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas. Dr. Ada Oreh, the State Commissioner for Health, disclosed this on Thursday in Port Harcourt, stating that three deaths occurred in Andoni, while six were recorded in Akuku-Toru. Additionally, 41 suspected cases are under surveillance in the two areas. “We urge the public not to panic, as the state government has already implemented measures to contain this outbreak,” Oreh reassured. She noted that health officials are conducting tests to confirm whether cholera is the cause of the…