From Our Correspondent The Oyo State government says it has adopted the e-payment system for the gratuities and pension of retirees to ensure a seamless and secure process. Mr Olusegun Olayiwola, the state’s Commissioner for Establishment and Training, announced this during a three-day data capturing and e-payment exercise for retirees in Ibadan. TheNewsZenith learnt that […]
From Our Correspondent Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government’s health sector reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. TheNewsZenith reports that Shettima announced potential investment at the inauguration of Sahad Hospitals, on Saturday, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith gathered that Sahad Hospitals is a private health facility, established by a business Mugoul, Alhaji Ibrahim […]
From Our Correspondent Some Awka residents in Anambra State have been commending Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s road projects, saying they are attracting investors and improving agricultural productivity. The residents made the assertion while speaking with TheNewsZenith during a project tour of roads and other infrastructure in Awka South And Awka North Local Government Areas. The projects […]
By Our Correspondent Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, National President of the Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), on Thursday in Lagos, inaugurated a transit camp and a skill acquisition centre built for the benefit of officers in transit. TheNewsZenith reports that the COWA President, who is also the wife of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, […]
By Vivian Ihechu Nigeria is experiencing a significant brain drain in diverse sectors, especially in the healthcare sector. This is a challenge triggered by various economic, societal and global factors. The brain drain of health workers is ”the movement of health personnel in search of a better standard of living and quality life, higher salaries, […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced significant progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 policy to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs announced this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Thursday. To date, NCC noted that more than 153 […]
From Our Correspondent The acting Governor of Oyo State Bayo Lawal, has advised local government chairmen to curb insecurity in their respective domains by synergising efforts. TheNewsZenith reports that Lawal gave advice on Thursday at the inauguration of the Kajola Ultra-Modern Market in Ogbomoso town. He charged the chairmen to work hand-in-hand with the state […]
From Our Correspondent Dr Afam Obidike, Anambra State Commissioner for Health, says the state has not recorded any confirmed case of the monkeypox (Mpox) virus. TheNewsZenith reports that Obidike announced this to newsmen in Awka on Tuesday. The commissioner said the ministry has activated an emergency response team (ERT) across the 21 Local Government Areas(LGAs). […]
From Omobolanle Ridwan, Makurdi The Federal Government has pledged a conducive business and regulatory environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive and prosper in the country’s economy. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice President Kassim Shettima made the pledge at the commissioning of Ultra-Modern MSME Fashion Clinic & ICT Hubs in Makurdi, Benue State. […]
From Our Correspondent The Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA) has appealed to stakeholders to adhere to ethical conduct and respect human rights during the Sept. 21 Edo governorship election. TheNewsZenith reports that the Director-General of CCLCA, Dr Gabriel Nwambu, made the call in a statement in Abuja. CCLCA is a coalition of […]