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Naijacentral NaijacentralThe federal government says contrary to public perception, it is yet to effect its new education policy which seeks to restrict years of students writing senior school certificate examinations as well as entry into universities.
Naijacentral NaijacentralAjaero who arrived at exactly 10:17 am, left at 11.17 am after writing his statement did not speak with the media at the IRT headquarters but only smiled
Naijacentral NaijacentralThe statement added, “President Tinubu has charged the new security chiefs to work together to reposition the agencies for better results, tackle security challenges, and enhance collaboration with sister agencies and the Office of the National Security Adviser.
“The President has also thanked the outgoing Directors-General for their service to the nation and wished them success in their future endeavours.”
Naijacentral NaijacentralThe statement however indicates that the fees remain unchanged abroad.
Naijacentral NaijacentralThe Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, and the Accountant General of the Federation are members of the committee.
Naijacentral NaijacentralThe NLC also condemned government attempts to interfere with its internal affairs, including a proposed reduction in the tenure of trade union leaders, arguing that such actions violate labour laws and international conventions.
It should be recalled that the police claimed the raid on the NLC headquarters was intended to apprehend an international terrorist suspect, a justification the NLC dismissed as a cover-up, citing inconsistencies in the police’s account.
Naijacentral NaijacentralThe circular issued by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, gave a deadline of July 31 before granting a two-week extension, which ended on August 15.
The directive to verify the identity of all civil servants was issued after a citizen living abroad reported that he had continued to receive his monthly pay despite having left the country years earlier.
In response, President Bola Tinubu directed that all civil servants who are drawing salaries from the government after relocating abroad should be made to refund the money.
Naijacentral NaijacentralThere is no improvement at all. Even most depots around Apapa jetties are out of stock, waiting for vessels to deliver to tanks,” an operator told our correspondent anonymously due to lack of authorisation to speak on the matter.
A marketer, who did not want to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, disclosed that the product is available in a few depots at high rates.
“Marketers can go to any length to buy at whatever cost, as there is a market to sell it. If the depot gives it for N700/litre, they will rush to buy and sell at about N800/litre. That is why the pump price keeps rising,” the source disclosed.
The National Vice President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Hammed Fashola, stated that marketers are still waiting for the NNPC to supply sufficient fuel.
“No hope on fuel scarcity yet. Whatever NNPC brings is what marketers will push out. There is a shortage in supply. We are still managing whatever we have,” Fashola stated.
Marketers raise prices
Petrol prices hovered around N1000 and N1,050/litre on Friday in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.
Naijacentral NaijacentralWhile receiving the new Head of Service, Tinubu said, “You’re stepping into very big shoes, and we pray that God continues to guide you, provide you with wisdom and enhance your integrity to serve this country and the civil service in the most successful way.”
The President also thanked the outgoing HoS for what he called “an exceptional tenure.”
He said, “Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan must be thanked for her exceptional tenure as Head of Service. We thank her for her commitment, duty and loyalty.
Naijacentral NaijacentralIn preparation for today’s protest, our correspondent on Friday observed the heavy presence of security operatives around the Central Business District areas
