FG commences disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), designed to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This is contained in a statement made in Abuja on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs […]
Benue civil servants decry pay disparity
By Peter Duru MAKURDI — Civil servants in Benue State have decried the wide disparity in the emoluments of Permanent Secretaries and other cadres of workers in the state’s service, describing it as a serious disincentive to productivity and quality management in the service. The civil servants further regretted that the widening gap in the […]
Enugu shuts 841 illegal schools
By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE Enugu State Government says it has identified about 841 illegal private schools, which have been ordered to close down in different parts of the state as part of efforts to improve the standard of education in the state. The State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Festus Uzor, who made this known, while […]
Katsina NARTO backs Gov Shema for 2nd term
By Idris Mohammed KATSINA — National Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, Katsina State chapter has asked Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema to seek re-election in 2011, saying it was ready to purchase interest form for the governor. State Chairman of NARTO, Alhaji Yakubu Karmaje, made the association’s intention known when he led members on a […]
Thank God he is back, say Oshiomhole, Rimi
By Emma Ovuakporie ABUJA—Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole yesterday told newsmen he will ever remain loyal to President Umaru Yar’ Adua as he made it possible for him to actualize his mandate. Fielding questions from newsmen, the governor said, “we should thank God that the president is back to the country and you […]
Abia Dep Gov alleges threat to life
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—THE cordial relationship between Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State and his Deputy, Mr Chris Akomas seems to be cracking, following a face-off between Akomas and the Deputy Chief of Staff, Chief Charles Ogbonnaya, who is a kinsman of the Governor. Akomas was said to have alleged that the Deputy Chief of […]
