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  By Clement Adeyi Key points Acknowledges hardship, urges endurance, patience. Additional N25,000 naira per month wage increment to enhance minimum wage for average low grade workers. Improved grassroots development through Infrastructure Support Fund Low transport costs through cheaper, safer Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses across the nation People-oriented Continue Reading
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By Emmanuel Kwada Daily Trust Foundation, a Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Media Trust Group, in collaboration with Mac Arthur Foundation, has organised a five-day workshop to train journalists and other categories of writers on how to write instructional materials, fiction and non-fiction books. The training instilled editing and publishing skills in the Continue Reading
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UKOMU IGALA ORGANIZATION PRESS RELEASE: The apex socio-cultural organization in Kogi East Senatorial District, Uk’Omu Igala Organization (UIO), has sent a congratulatory message to Mr Shauibu Abubakar Audu, the newly designated Minister of Steel Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Elder David Abutu, the National Continue Reading
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Key points The issue of biodiversity needs to be tackled holistically Aims to empower 200 young Nigerians Presents opportunity to understand biodiversity Rejuvenate youth participation and leadership on biodiversity and climate change dialogues in Nigeria This project will offer internship placements to 3 participants, providing them with practical SustyVibes, a youth-led Continue Reading
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In its drive to build an informed media through capacity building, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), in partnership with Mental Health KAFE and the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), is set to train media professionals, academicians, and researchers on mental health reporting. The 2-day workshop, themed “Mental Health Reporting” is Continue Reading
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  As World Bank President, Ajay Banga, embarks on a three-day visit to Nigeria, The ONE Campaign calls on him to prioritise and implement critical reforms to enhance access to sustainable finance for vulnerable countries, particularly in Africa. The unprecedented global challenges, including conflict, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic crises, Continue Reading
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  President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent. The President disclosed this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ”A comprehensive forensic audit is […]Continue Reading
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The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) invites applications from suitable and qualified journalists for its “Promoting Democratic Governance in Nigeria Project”. The Promoting Democratic Governance in Nigeria Project aims to strengthen the capacity of the media to promote transparency, accountability and good governance in Nigeria, particularly in the Continue Reading
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  …promises to reposition economy, end hardship By Clement Adeyi Key points Fuel subsidy subsists to facilitate infrastructual development Immediate reduction ofthe burden imposed by current economic situation Federal Government synergy with states and local governments to implement interventions to cushion economic pains Strengthening the manufacturing sector Continue Reading
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas “to drop the scandalous plan to spend N40bn on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70bn as ‘palliatives’ for new members.” SERAP urged them to “repeal the […]Continue Reading