African health ministers meet to tackle challenges
By Damilola Samuel Health ministers from 47 African countries have begun discussions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on measures to strengthen healthcare systems and improve the continent’s response to emerging health challenges. The three-day meeting, which opened on Tuesday, is the 76th session of the World Health Organisation Regional Committee for Africa and brings together health […]
Anglican synod tasks FG on security
Decrying the state of insecurity and the spate of killings, kidnappings, robbery, corruption and other social ills in the country, the Church also called on the federal government to arrest the situation immediately.
Stanbic IBTC Pension pays retirees N16m
Executive Director of the firm, Mr. Eric Fajemisin, who stated this in Enugu at a forum to celebrate retirees in the South-Eastern part of the country, said Stanbic IBTC Pensions currently pays over N600 million to over 14,000 retirees monthly.
Lagos LGs: Lawmakers accuse FG of double standard
The lawmakers, under the aegis of Lagos Caucus of the National Assembly, said the government was double dealing by mounting continuous oppositions on the creation of local councils in Lagos State since they were created in 2002, but has, however, given recognition to those created in other states.
Group urges refashioning of oil bill
By Babajide Komolafe LAGOS—The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has called for a drastic reduction in the size of the Petroleum Bill, saying the bill is unnecessary voluminous.
Abdullahi succeeds Peters as FERMA boss
Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of Works, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Lawrence Ojabo, who announced the development through a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, however, did not give any reason for the untimely removal of Peters from office.
