Senator Lawan called for immediate completion of the projects to enable students prompt access to the amenities. Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, (Yobe North) has undertaken an inspection of ongoing initiatives facilitated by him within Yobe North Senatorial District. Among the projects are, the construction of a Community Centre and a student hostel capable of housing 2,000 individuals, along with a clinic at the Federal University of Gashua. Details of the tour were contained...
Senator Barau urged the group to extend its membership to other parts of the country to promote national cohesion. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has underscored the critical role new media plays in fostering national cohesion and advancement. During an event at the Senate in Abuja on Friday, Senator Barau engaged with members of the Northern Nigeria APC Media Network, emphasizing the importance of social media influencers directing their efforts towards...
The FMBN MD said the bank has refunded N66. 678 billion to 444,637, while N347. 570 billion was invested in various projects financed by the Bank. The House of Representatives has summoned the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) to appear before it to explain the disparities in the deductions from workers for the National Housing Fund Scheme, and give reasons why only N20 billion has been remitted to the Federal Mortgage Bank since 2011...
Gusau said funds provided by FIFA to prepare teams for the tournament cannot be used to pay outstanding allowances for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has informed that all allowances and bonuses relating to Super Falcons had been cleared as of Friday last week. Gusau, stated this when he finally appeared before the Ad- hoc committee investigating the non-payment of allowances of the...
The NANS president called for a review of the time frame for payment from 2 years to at least 4 years as 2 years is too short for payment of a loan after graduation. The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Usman Barambu, has called on the House of Representatives to amend the Student Loan Act to enable all Nigerian Students, who desire loans to access them. This is as it...
Four years after an ex-lawmaker was appointed Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, President Bola Tinubu towed the same path this week with the appointment of Hon. Abubakar to head the Ministry. What issues are bedevilling the region, and what key questions are begging for answers?  READ ALSO: Reps chide IOCs over role in indebtedness, fiscal incapacity of NDDC July 12, 2022 Then Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, in...
Tabiowo said the gesture is to cushion the hardship faced by his constituents and will benefit all segments of the society. In a significant move to alleviate the challenges faced by his constituents, former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan (APC, Yobe North), has announced his intention to distribute 9000 bags of essential grains to the people he serves. The initiative, spearheaded by the Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (SAIL) Empowerment Foundation, comes...
The NLC President implored the committee to take measures towards eliminating ensuring affordable and quality housing for Nigerians especially workers contributing to the NHF scheme in a bid to own homes. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened that it will pull out of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) contributory National Housing Fund (NHF) over the non-remittance of deduction made. President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, issued the threat when he appeared...
Senator Akpabio called for sustained efforts at increasing women’s representation in governance, and the implementation of women-friendly policies that will ensure a minimum level of female representation in political institutions and parties. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has underscored the need for enhanced female participation in governance, noting that while women hold significant roles in various sectors, there remains a gap in executive leadership positions within the country. Senator Akpabio...
In the recent constitution of Standing Committees in the Tenth Senate, six of the fifteen Senators from the South East geo-political zone were appointed Chairmen of some key committees. In this piece, we examine the background and legislative experience of these lawmakers. READ ALSO: Opposition Senators chair Power, Health, Niger Delta as Akpabio announces Committees The Red Chamber, shortly before adjourning for recess on 8th August, set up forty-six (42)...
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