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A total sum of N 1.703 trillion, being January 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The Director Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa said revenue was shared at the February 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The N1.703 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N749.727 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N718.781 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N20.548 billion and Augmentation of N214 billion. A communiqué issued by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) stated that total gross…
The Director General of Niger State Diaspora Agency, Ambassador Danjuma Mohammed has called for more strategic collaboration and engagement between the Agency and Niger State Ministry of Tertiary Education. Amb. Danjuma made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Niger State Ministry of Tertiary Education in Minna recently. He said that the partnership with the Ministry of Tertiary Education was so strategic such that the Niger State Diaspora Agency needs to establish a prioritized relationship with the Ministry. . According to him, most of the Nigerlites you see across the world today left the country in search of Education…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for distributing relief food basket to 2,450 vulnerable persons and people living with disabilities in Kebbi State. Flagging off the distribution exercise at Bulasa suburb of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital on Wednesday, the governor said the gesture would go a long way in alleviating the plights of the vulnerable persons in the society. Gov. Idris, who was represented by his deputy, Sen. Umar Abubakar-Tafida, appreciated the food basket by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, Saudi Arabia. “Today marks a significant…
The Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Farouk Bahago, has pledged more support and advocacy to the University, just as he commended the Council for their commitment . He congratulated the new Council members and the Vice Chancellor on their appointments and urged them to uphold the values of integrity, excellence and inclusivity in piloting the affairs of the Institution. Alhaji Bahago who is the Emir of Minna reassured the Council of his continued royal support and advocacy in addressing the challenges confronting the University. He acknowledged the concerns raised, particularly on funding, the…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago commiserates with the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alh. Mohammed Idris over the death of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Hauwa Yakub Usman. In a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor extends his condolences to the Minister and his in-laws over the loss. He acknowledges that death is inevitable and Allah is the ultimate decider of all things. He encourages the Minister and his in-laws to be comforted by the fact that the deceased lived a good and impactful life. The Governor says Alh. Idris and his in-laws should reflect and…
The Executive Secretary of the Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU), Professor Andrew Haruna, mnipr, has praised the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for its unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and professionalism in public relations—values that, he noted, align with the vision and mission of Nigerian universities. Professor Haruna made these remarks on Monday during a courtesy visit to the NIPR Secretariat in Abuja, where he led senior officials of the AVCNU. He described the visit as a celebration of a shared commitment between both institutions towards nation-building through effective communication, quality education, and the promotion of…
Niger State Government has banned the taxing of hawkers and petty traders across the State. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago announced this while speaking to newsmen at the Government House in Minna, the State capital. The governor, who noted that petty traders are being exploited with tax,said that Local Government Council Chairmen and councilors should take note and ensure that such practices stop with immediate effect. He disclosed that the state has a centralized tax system that has exempted all hawkers and petty traders. “According to the farmer Governor, “We have observed with dismay how petty traders and hawkers…
Niger State Government is to expend N300 billion in revamping the educational sector in the State to meet up with global best practices. Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this during the groundbreaking ceremony for the revitalization of basic education infrastructure in Niger State with Marafa Basic School as pilot scheme. Governor Umaru Bago said arrangements have been concluded to expand schools and renovate them with 100 billion naira this year with an additional 100 billion to be provided for remodelling and upgrading of Schools to mega schools. The Governor also disclosed that the State Government in line with…
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has commended the Federal Government’s efforts in constructing and completing the Human Rights Commission (NHRC) offices in some states of the federation. He said this on Monday at the commissioning of the Kebbi State Office of NHRC in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. Gov. Nasir Idris, said the event reflected the federal government’s commitment under the leadership of President Tinubu to improve cooperation and coordination in the planning and implementation of human rights across the country. Idris, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, said: “We…
Former President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Mazi Mike Okereke, fnipr, has praised the transformational leadership of the Institute under its current President, Dr Ike Neliaku, and the invaluable support of Vice President, Professor Emmanuel Dandaura, who is currently serving in an acting capacity. During his visit to the NIPR National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday, Mazi Okereke commended the Council’s strategic vision, describing it as the driving force behind the Institute’s renewed relevance and national impact. He particularly applauded the synergy between Dr Neliaku and Prof. Dandaura, likening them to “twin brothers in quality leadership and…