CAMPAIGNS

Nigeria Civil Service Union Urges Government to Approve Proposed Minimum Wage

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Service Union has called on government to put in place an appraisal process for the ongoing public service reforms that will include participation of social partners. This was part of the communique issued at the end of the 58th Federal executive council meeting of the NCSU held in Abuja… Continue reading Nigeria Civil Service Union Urges Government to Approve Proposed Minimum Wage

EDUCATION

UNICAL Summons Alumni to Convocation Meeting

By Ada Nkong INVITATION FOR CONVOCATION MEETING (ALUMNI DAY) This is to specially invite all Alumni of the University of Calabar to attend MEETING of CONVOCATION as part of the programme for the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the University,Date: Tuesday 19th March, 2024Time: 10 am promptVenue: Senate Chambers, UnicalThank you.-DC EnamheAlumni Relations Officer

Governance

Nigeria lifts Sanctions on Niger , Opens Borders

President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria's land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect.A statement by Ngelale Ajuri special assistant media and publicity to the president,this directive is in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads… Continue reading Nigeria lifts Sanctions on Niger , Opens Borders

Transportation

Ministry of Transport Secures $1.3 Billion for Kano-Maradi Rail Project

By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Transportation, under the leadership of Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has announced a major milestone in the financing of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi Railway Project. A statement by Jamilu Ja’afaru, Special Assistant (Public Affairs) to the Minister of Transportation says the securing of $1.3 billion signifies a monumental step forward in the… Continue reading Ministry of Transport Secures $1.3 Billion for Kano-Maradi Rail Project

Aviation

Bilateral Relations: Keyamo Courts Airbus

By Ada Nkong Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN , has continued his bilateral working visit to the headquarters of Airbus in Toulouse Blagnac, France. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood SA media to the minister says he was welcomed by the CEO of Airbus, Guillaume Faury, and his team, Minister… Continue reading Bilateral Relations: Keyamo Courts Airbus

EDUCATION

FGGC Bwari 33rd Interhouse Sports: Principal Commits to Instill Discipline, Complete Solar Lighting

By Ada Nkong Faith Ogar best Athlete of the year lifts the cup The director principal of Federal Government College Bwari, Mrs Ibrahim Gladys Asibi has pledged her commitment to instilling discipline in the students as well as upgrading the infrastructure in the school. She made the commitment during the 33rd Interhouse sports competition hosted… Continue reading FGGC Bwari 33rd Interhouse Sports: Principal Commits to Instill Discipline, Complete Solar Lighting

HUMAN INTEREST

Chief PJ Nkong Dies at 79

By Ada Nkong Chief Paul Joseph Nkong has passed on at the age of 79. He died on the first of April from complications after a domestic accident. The late Barrister PJ Nkong was an educator and served several years in the Cross River State ministry of education in different capacities and rose to the… Continue reading Chief PJ Nkong Dies at 79

HUMAN INTEREST

Alake Commiserates With Ekiti Over Death of Paul Omotosho

By Ada Nkong The minister of solid minerals Dr Dele Alake has mourned the passing of an APC leader Paul Omotosho. In a statement made available to journalists, the minister described his passing as a reminder of the mortality of man. See full statement below: TRUBUTE TO A GREAT PATRIOT AND PARTY ADMINISTRATOR With deep… Continue reading Alake Commiserates With Ekiti Over Death of Paul Omotosho

CAMPAIGNS

International Women’s Day 2024: Endam Home of Hope Preaches Inclusion, Distributes Palliatives

Women have been urged to invest in themselves as a means of fostering inclusion.Dr Yvonne EndamFounder and CEO of Endam Home of Hope gave the charge during an outreach organized by the foundation to mark the 2024 International women's day, To mark the annual event ,Endam Home of Hope held an outreach in Mpape where… Continue reading International Women’s Day 2024: Endam Home of Hope Preaches Inclusion, Distributes Palliatives