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A total sum of N1,208.081 trillion, April 2024 Federation Account Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils in the country. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa said the revenue was shared at the May 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), held in Abuja. A communiqué issued by the Federation Allocation Account Committee (FAAC) revealed that the N 1,208.081 billion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N284.716 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N466.457 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N18.024 billion and Exchange…
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has said that the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has spent over N8bn on construction, renovation, procurement, furnishing and provision of infrastructure in schools across the state. He disclosed this at the commissioning and handing over of three Junior Secondary/Vocational Schools in Kebbi on Wednesday. The three schools included; Government Junior Secondary/Vocational School, Nagari College Birnin Kebbi, Government Secondary School, Bagudo and Government Day Secondary School, Ngaski. Gov. Idris said: “It may be of interest to note that during the period, from June 2023 to May 2024, the State Universal…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has donated an additional operational vehicle to Government House Press Crew to boost its official function. Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor disclosed this shortly after receiving the vehicle, a Peogeot 406 Wagon from Hon. Zayyanu Sanka, Special Adviser to the Governor on Pilgrimage. “The vehicle was donated to Press Crew in addition to the HILUX vehicle they were using, this is with a view to enhancing the performance of members of the crew,” he said. Responding on behalf of the crew, the CPS appreciated the…
In a historic moment, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (Global Alliance) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost PR education. The MoU, signed by Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of NIPR, and Mr. Justin Green, President of Global Alliance, is a significant step towards establishing and operating the Public Relations and Leadership Academy and the University of Public Relations and Leadership in Nigeria. The MoU, which was signed on the sidelines of the Conference of African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, aims to create…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has sympathised with the Emir of Agaie, Alh. Yusuf Nuhu over the death of Maiyakin Agaie, Alh. Suleiman Yanma. In a message signed by his Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and all the people of Agaie Emirate over the loss. He observed the contributions of the deceased in strengthening and upholding the tradition values of the Agaie Emirate. Governor Umaru Bago said the kindness, wisdom and unwavering commitment of the deceased in serving humanity will be remembered by all the people who had the privilege of working…
The inaugural flight of 2024 intending pilgrims has arrived Madina in Saudi Arabia safely. The first flight from Nigeria conveyed prospective pilgrims from Jega and Arewa Local Government Areas as well as officials of the State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Hajj Guides). A cross section of the intending pilgrims interviewed expressed appreciation to the state governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu as well as the Executive Chairman, Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo for their efforts to ensure successful take-off of the inaugural flight. Alhaji Hussaini Abubakar Giro Argungu, one of the board members of the state pilgrims…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has not extended the closing date for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Registration. The Registration which started on Monday 18th December, 2023 will close on Monday 3rd June, 2024. Late Registration which attracts the late registration fee is between Tuesday 4th June, 2024 to Monday 10th June, 2024. The Council enjoin Candidates, School Principals, Commandants, State Ministries of Education and other Stakeholders to disregard Social Media posts purporting that the registration period has been extended to Monday 20th June, 2024. The 2024 SSCE Internal will commence on 19th June, 2024 and end…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has flagged-off the distribution of assorted grains provided by the Federal Government to vulnerable members of the society. Speaking at the distribution ceremony on Wednesday at Bulasa Birnin Kebbi, the governor said the gesture was meant to support and reduce the poverty amongst the less privileged. He said the initiative underscored the government’s commitment in supporting those in need especially in this challenging times. The governor said: “In the face of the ongoing global challenges, it is imperative that we come together as a community to support the vulnerable citizens,” he urged.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, through the Bank of Industry (BOI), to extend its single-digit interest-rate financing to media organizations in the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday when he received members of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) on a courtesy visit to his office. According to the Minister, the gesture is in keeping with the administration’s resolve to create an enabling business environment for the media to operate in Nigeria. “Let me say that the Federal Ministry of…
President Bola Tinubu has reassured investors in the energy sector of his administration’s resolve to further enhance the business environment and ensure investment convenience. The President inaugurated three milestone projects, which are the expanded AHL Gas Processing Plant; the ANOH Gas Processing Plant, and the 23.3km ANOH to Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Custody Transfer Metering Station Gas Pipeline, on Wednesday. Speaking during the virtual inauguration of the projects at the State House, President Tinubu also assured citizens that his administration is stepping up its coordination of other landmark projects and initiatives that will ensure the earliest realization of gas-fueled prosperity in the…