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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Mr. Faleye is a legal and corporate finance specialist. President Tinubu has also approved the appointment of Mrs. Mojisolaoluwa Kehinde Alli-Macaulay as the Executive Director (Operations) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Mrs. Alli-Macaulay is a former lawmaker and former Chairperson of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation, and Job Creation. The President anticipates a comprehensive re-positioning of the NSITF for enhanced social protection and qualitative…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Cornelius Oluwasegun Adebayo is the new Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA). Mr. Adebayo is an engineer and also a community and social development expert. The President expects the new Chief Executive Officer of NALDA to deploy his competence and experience in supporting and driving the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). Dr. Kogo is a seasoned lawyer and analyst in the fields of law, security, economy, politics, and international diplomacy. The President anticipates professionalism, integrity, and fidelity to the nation in the discharge of the functions of the Office of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Saleh Abubakar as the new Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW). Mr. Abubakar is a highly experienced public administrator with decades of experience across several sectors. The President expects diligence and dedication in driving the agency’s mandate of empowering communities to combat land degradation, enhance food security, and build resilience to climate change through sustainable interventions and education.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Silas Agara as the new Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). Mr. Agara is an entrepreneur and sports administrator who previously served as the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State. The President anticipates an overhaul of the NDE for optimal performance in designing and implementing programmes to combat mass unemployment.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran as the new Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). Ms. Oloworaran is a finance and banking expert with many years of experience. The appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. The President anticipates a goal-oriented leadership to drive efficiency and superlative performance in the National Pension Commission as the prime regulator of the Nigerian Pension Industry.

Wadata Media and Advocacy Centre (WAMAC) an NGO with the support of MacArthur Foundation held a Town Hall Meeting to Amplify the Fight against Corruption with a theme: “INCLUSIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN BORNO STATE PUBLIC EDUCATION SECTOR IN THE POST INSURGENCY RECOVERY EFFORT” held on 13th JULY 2024 at Golden Sand Hotel, Maiduguri, Borno State. Participants were drawn from the Media, Civil Society Organizations, People with Disabilities (PWD’s), Traditional Rulers, Community Based Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, Borno State Universal Basic Education Board, Principals and teachers, Parent Teachers Association, Borno State Police Command, National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Nigeria Security…

The last set of pilgrims from Kebbi State has arrived Nigeria. The last plane consisting of pilgrims from Borno and Kebbi States arrived Maiduguri International Airport at about 1:48a.m. Nigerians time. The last set of pilgrims comprised the Executive Chairman of Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, the Jagaban Gwandu, other members of the agency and government officials is expected to arrive Ahmadu Bello International Airport Birnin Kebbi Saturday morning.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Niger State Council, says it takes exception in any form of threat to lives and property of practicing members of the Union in any part of the State. The Union was reacting to a four minutes viral video produced and aired by one social media scavenger, by name Nura Yerima, threatening to deal decisively with a member working with Prestige FM Minna, Nurudeen Ishaku Daza, for doing his job. In a statement issued by the State Secretary of NUJ Comrade Usman Chiji, the Union described as unacceptable and worrisome, the derogatory and abusive words…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The President has also approved the appointment of Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Dr. Dantsoho holds a Doctorate degree in Maritime Technology from Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, and a Master’s degree in International Transport from Cardiff University of Wales, United Kingdom. Before his appointment, he had served in various roles in the Nigerian Ports Authority as Assistant General Manager; Technical Assistant to the Managing Director; Port Manager, Onne…