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Jigawa SBMC Committees Praise EU and UNICEF for School Enrolment Campaign

Abuja: The School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) in Jigawa have commended the European Union (EU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for their implementation of the school enrolment campaign in the state. Mr. Ja’afar Danbaba, SBMC Chairman of Jahun Local Government Council, made the remarks on Monday in Dutse. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]

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FG Frees 1,600 Women from Obstetric Fistula Burden, Says NHIA

Abuja: No fewer than 1,600 women suffering from obstetric fistula have undergone free surgeries under the Federal Government’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Fistula-Free Programme (FFP). Dr Saka Agboola, Head of the Standards and Quality Assurance Unit at NHIA, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to News Agency […]

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RMAFC Warns SEEPCO on Compliance, Mandates Cooperation with Host Communities

Abuja: The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) cautions Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) to abide by the commission’s mandates and ensure effective cooperation with its host communities. Mr. Ekene Enefe, Chairman, RMAFC, Investment Monitoring Committee, issued the warning during a meeting with officials from SEEPCO and its host communities in […]

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BPP Tasks Regional Commissions’ Boards on Due Process

Abuja: The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has urged the chairmen and members of the newly inaugurated regional development commissions to prioritize due process in procurement activities. This call to action was made through a statement by the bureau’s Head of Public Relations, Zira Nagga. According to News Agency […]

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IPI Raises Alarm Over Rising Media Repression in Nigeria

Abuja: The International Press Institute (IPI), a global body committed to protecting press freedom and the free flow of information, has raised concern over the recent cases of media repression in the country. Mr Musililu Mojeed, President, IPI Nigeria, raised the alarm at a dinner organised by the institute to honour one of its members […]