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Nigerian Government Approves Phased reopening of Schools

4Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Economy, Education, Finance, News, Nigeria, Safety, Transportation

Nigerian Government Approves Phased reopening of Schools

Reviews curfew from 12am to 4am Lifts ban on market, cinema and gym Approves reopening of NYSC orientation camp The Nigerian government has ratified the phased reopening of educational institutions across all states of the federation after schools were closed in March as a measure to control the spread of COVID-19. Government tasked state government and stakeholders in the education sector to commence preparations for the full resumption of schools and also approved the extension of curfew from the initial 10 pm to 4 pm to 12 am to 4 am. The extension of the mandate of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF), was extended from September till December 31. Briefing reporters in Abuja, Dr. Sani Aliyu, National Coordinator of the PFT said, “For educational...

FG Ratifies $3.1bn Customs Automation Concession Project

3Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, News, Nigeria

FG Ratifies $3.1bn Customs Automation Concession Project

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ratified the concession of the automation project of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Minister of finance, budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed said the automation project will cost $3.1 billion. She noted the project will be concessioned for 20 years. The council also approved N13.122 billion for automation of airports in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt and consequent transformation of the airports from their current analogue to full digital operations Ahmed said, “The main objective of this project is to completely automate every aspect of the customs business and to institutionalize the use of smart and emerging technologies that will enhance the statutory function of the Nigerian Customs Service in the areas of revenue gener...

Petrol Price Increment: We Either Confront Government on the Street Now or Be Consumed – TASUED Students’ Union

3Sep

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Economy, Education, News, Nigeria, Petroleum

Petrol Price Increment: We Either Confront Government on the Street Now or Be Consumed – TASUED Students’ Union

The Students’ Union Government of Tai Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State has rejected the hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N148 to N151.56k per litre. The PMS price regulatory agency had announced an increase to N151.56k per litre for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation retail outlets while the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria instructed its members in the South-West to dispense at N162. Describing it as an act of war on Nigerian students, TASUED Students Union President, Abdul-Azeez Lekan Soneye said it was time for them to confront the government or be consumed. He said, “War is coming. And it will consume everyone of us here if care is not taken. Electricity fee has been hiked by 300...

NIS Issues Entry Guidelines Ahead of September 5 International Flights Resumption

3Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

NIS Issues Entry Guidelines Ahead of September 5 International Flights Resumption

The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandele has disclosed guidelines for immigrants ahead of resumption of international flights and visa payment. The NIS boss stated this during a remote meeting with relevant stakeholders to look into travel concerns and automation of Travel Work Permit on Wednesday in Abuja, Punch reports. Public Relations Officer of NIS, Sunday James in a communique Stated the adopted procedures took note of Federal Government’s guidelines for the resumption of international flight operations from September 5. Babandede identified Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, as airports approved by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola for the implementation. He went on to list the p...

NFF, Nike to Unveil National Team New Jerseys October

2Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Sports

NFF, Nike to Unveil National Team New Jerseys October

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is set to unveil new kits for Nigerian National Teams designed by kit-sponsors Nike in October. The NFF’s Communication Department disclosed in a statement on Tuesday. Finishing touches were put to the designs with observations and comments taken, and Nike officials fully briefed on the minute details of the preferences of the NFF chieftains during a virtual meeting of NFF officials and Nike executives. NFF team which met with Nike officials include Pinnick, vice presidents, Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko; General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi; board members Ibrahim Musa Gusau and Felix Anyansi-Agwu; Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire; Head of Marketing, Alizor Chuks and Special Assistant to Pinnick, Nasiru Jibril. The new jerseys we...

Management of OAU Speaks on School Reopening

2Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, Education, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Management of OAU Speaks on School Reopening

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife has dismissed a circular allegedly signed by registrar of the institution stating the school was set to reopen. This was disclosed in a communique issued by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju who said the institution remains shut as instructed by the Federal government in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic until otherwise stated. According to the statement, Olarewaju said, “The university Management wishes to officially inform our students at all levels, their parents and guardians that the said circular is fake and malicious both in content and context and it should be disregarded in its entirety. “Obafemi Awolowo University is a Federal Government-owned institution and the instruction to go on re...

FCT Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike, See Reason

1Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

FCT Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike, See Reason

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, ARD-FCTA, have embarked on an indefinite strike action from September 1, 2020 to protest unfavourable work conditions. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the association, Roland Aigbovo and Mustapha Ibrahim. It said the decision was taken due to non-payment of the COVID-19 hazard allowance and the non-implementation of the variation of the 2018 promotion exercise. The association said, “Due to the insensitivity displayed by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, FCT, and widespread agitations among our members in the various FCT hospitals and isolation/treatment centres, we regret to notify the administration and by extension the general public that the assoc...

Red Cross Advocates for Safe Motherhood as Women Conclude August Meeting

1Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Fitness and Wellbeing, News, Nigeria, Women Empowerment

Red Cross Advocates for Safe Motherhood as Women Conclude August Meeting

The Nigerian Red Cross Society in Enugu State have sensitised women of Agulu, Umana community in Ezeagu Local Government Area (LGA) on safe pregnancy practices and hygiene promotion on the occasion of their just concluded annual August Conference. Speaking during the exercise, the Health Coordinator of the Red Cross in the state, Mrs. Jessie Maduekwe admonished the women to imbibe the habit of good personal and environmental hygiene which she said is a "win for everyone except the germs." Maduekwe who further described safe motherhood as a time of expectation and joy for a woman, her family and the entire community stressed the need for expecting mothers to take good care of themselves during pregnancy by ensuring healthy nutritious diet and ante-natal care. "Eating nutritious die...

1Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Schools in Osun to Reopen September 21

Osun State Government on Monday said that schools across the state are set to reopen on September 21, 2020. This was contained in a communique by Mrs Funke Egbemode, Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, after State Executive Council meeting. According to Egbemode, stakeholders should continue to formulate safety protocols towards the reopening of schools in line with guidelines by Federal Ministry of Education. She said the resumption will be in phases with effect from September 21 for an abridged third term of the 2019/2020 academic session. The statement partly read, “Having conducted an assessment of schools within the State to ascertain the level of preparations for reopening, the government has scheduled schools to resume from the COVID-19 break on September...

1Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Restructuring Has Begun in Nigeria – APC Says

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has allayed fears of proponents of restructuring about its determination to restructure Nigeria, assuring that measures taken by President Muhammadu Buhari towards the implementation of the report of 2014 National Conference and the report of the Nasir El-Rufai- led APC committee on true federalism was testament that restructuring is ongoing. This was disclosed by the APC through its September edition of in-house monthly magazine, ‘The Progressive’. The electronic copy of the magazine titled, ‘Calm Down! Restructuring has begun’ was released on Monday, Punch reports. The party said previous administrations had expended billions of naira to organise national conferences while the recommendations raised were never implemented. According to the APC,...