S.Sudan president, Salva Kiir names rival as deputy
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has named his arch-rival Riek Machar as vice-president, raising hopes for the implementation of a repeatedly broken peace deal to end more than two years of civil war.
Bello grants financial autonomy to local govts
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, has abolished arbitrary deductions from the allocations of Local Government Councils in the state, thereby granting them financial autonomy.
SWF: NSIA, IFC collaborate to boost investment in health sector
THE Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) managers of Nigeria’s Sovereign Wealth Fund has entered into collaboration International Finance Corporation (IFC) in order to boost investment in the healthcare sector especially to develop private healthcare.
RMAFC wants laws establishing Finance Ministry, FRSC, NIMASA, 29 others repealed
THE Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) wants the laws establishing the Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and 29 revenue generating agencies repealed.
Shun overtures of moneybags, Anambra CP counsels REC
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hosea Karma yesterday advised the new Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Anambra State, Dr Lawrence Azubuike to shun the overtures of moneybags and politicians if he hopes to succeed in the state.
Fire incidents: Deltans urged to be vigilant, proactive
DELTA State Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties, Mr. Chika Ossai, has urged Deltans to be vigilant and take proactive steps to check frequent fire outbreaks in the state.
