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The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has coffered its prestigious Honorary Fellowship Award on Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu). The award, which was presented at the association’s 29th Annual Conference held in Abuja on Tuesday has “Advancing Accounting Excellence in a Changing World,” as its theme. The occasion drew participants and distinguished personalities from across the country. Receiving the award, Gov. Idris, who was represented at the event by his Deputy, Sen. Umar Abubakar-Tafida, expressed gratitude to ANAN for finding him suitable for the award. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering support for ANAN…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has released N260 million to the Niger State Government for the establishment of 40 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across Niger State in addition to the existing ones. The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyi Aina disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit on the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago at the Government House, Minna. Dr. Aina who said he was on a working visit to the State, explained that the additional 40 PHC is to support and complement the effort of the farmer Governor on health…
Niger State Government has signed a Memorandum of understanding with 3 Companies for sugarcane cultivation and sugar production in the State. The agreement which was signed at the Government House Minna, involves, Uttham Sucrotech International, Rite Foods Ltd, Legacy Sugar Company Ltd and Niger Foods. The MoU which is a three-year project, will see to the establishment of 6 sugar Mills in Niger State with 4 to be located between Shiroro and Minna on a 148,000 hectares of land. According to the agreement, Uttham Sucrotech Company will provide 110,000 out growers and other by-products of sugarscane such as refined ethanol,…
A total sum of N 1.203 trillion August 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils in the country. The revenue distribution was announced in a statement issued by its Director Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa after the September 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), in Abuja. The N1.203 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N186.636 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N533.895 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N15.017 billion and Exchange Difference revenue of N468.245 billion. A communiqué issued…
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved appointment of Abubakar Sadiq Idris as the new Head of Service of Niger State. A statement issued by Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SGS), Alhaji Abubakar Usman disclosed that the appointment is with immediate effect. The statement urged the new HOS to discharge his responsibility within the confines of civil service rules and regulations and also bring to bear his cognate experience in his new assignment. The statement enjoined all Civil Servants in the State to support and cooperate with the new Head of Service with a view…
Elder stateman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has donated N1.5 billion to victims of the flood which ravaged parts of Maiduguri, Borno state capital. Dantata made the donation when he led a delegation from Kano to Government House, Maiduguri, on Tuesday. He extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Zulum, the government and the people of the state, especially those who lost their beloved ones to the flood. Dantata, 96, who lamented how the deterioration of the economy in the country, urged the elites and political leaders to repent and fear Allah in their dealing. He also prayed…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has assented into law the bill to amend the office of the Auditor-General of the State; and the bill to amend the office of the Auditor-General for local government. The two bills were signed into law at the Council chamber of Government House, Minna. The laws are “A law to Amend the Office of the Auditor-General of the State Law 2021 and for connected purposes, 2024” and “A law to Amend the Office of the Auditor-General for Local Government Law 2021 and for other connected purposes, 2024” Speaking to Journalists, the Commissioner for Justice…
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has reiterated the Federal Government’s determination to maintain and operate a secure and efficient personnel and payroll system. In a statement in Abuja, the OAGF maintained that the Integrated Personal and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) database has not been compromised, assuring that employees personal data on the IPPIS database is safe and secured. The OAGF, which manages the IPPIS and other financial management initiatives of the Federal Government, said it is already implementing its ICT Security Policy that aims to ensure that its digital assets are secured in line with…
Niger State Government has signed a $2 billion Memorandum of Understanding with a Turkish company, Direkci Group, for the off-taking of Soya Beans in the State. The agreement was signed at the Niger State Government House, Minna in the presence of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, officials of Direkci Group, and other top government functionaries. The 10-year partnership, which will cost $200 million per year and $2 billion for the 10 years period, is under the Niger Foods, and is expected to boost agriculture in the State, create job opportunities and improve the economic status of local farmers. In his remarks,…
A Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has lamented over the death of former Defence attaché to Nigeria Embassy in China, Brigadier General B.B. Tete . General Tete was Senator Mark’s Adviser on Special Duties during his tenure as President of the Senate of Nigeria. Gen Tete was reported dead after a brief illness at Nigerian Army Hospital in Kaduna last week. Senator Mark in a condolence message to the family of Tete described him as a detribalised , dependable and faithful ally who promoted peace and unity of Nigeria. According to Mark “Gen Tete was not only…