Resolutions from Federal Executive Council Meeting
The meeting backed the President’s idea of setting up a Disaster Relief Fund to be funded by a portion of the revenue accruing to the Federation account. Funds will also be solicited from the private sector. Another bill seeks federal and state collaboration to suspend certain taxes on small businesses and vulnerable populations. Among the…
admin2Communiqué Issued at the September 2024 Congress of NAWOJ FCT
By Gloria Josiah The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ FCT Chapter, during her September, 2024 Congress chaired by the Chairperson, Bassey Ita Ikpang, attended by State Executives and union members including the NAWOJ Vice President, Zone D, Chizoba Ogbeche, featured a training session on the topic “Using Technology for Women Empowerment Amidst Economic Challenges”….
Borno Flood : Senator Kwankwaso Supports Victims with N50 million
By Omagha Idam The Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, Senator Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has expressed sympathy with Borno state government over the recent tragic flood that ravaged the state. Senator Kwankwaso who was in Maiduguri to empathize with Government and people of Borno presented a check…
Kano : Unlocking $23.5 million Investment in Energy Sector, Kano Partners Tony Blair’s Institute
By Omagha Idam All is set for greater Energy boom, as Kano State government is partnering Tony Blair Institute for Global Change to attract $23.5 million worth investment and wealth creation in energy sector. The investment opportunity being conceptualized under Governor Initiative to Energize the Economy of Kano State (GEEKS) programme focuses on reforming energy…
Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello honours EFCC’S Invitation in Abuja office
From Kayode Lawal, Abuja. Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has finally honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over issues raised against him while in office as the executive governor. This decision was made on Wednesday after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies. A statement…
Communiqué Issued at the End of NUJ FCT’s September 2024, Congress
Resolutions and Recommendations: Signed: Communiqué’ Drafting Committee Members: Comrade Okwe Obi Comrade Sharon Emephia Princess-Ekwi Ajide Ochiaka Ugwu –Secretary of Council Comrade Osaretin Osadebamwen – Chairman of Council
Hajia Maryam Abacha Extends Condolences Over the Death of Yar’adua’s Mother
Hajia Dr Maryam Abacha, wife of the late former President of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha, has extended her heartfelt condolences to the family of Alhaji Musa Yar’adua following the passing of Hajia Binta Dada Musa Yar’adua, mother of the late former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Hajia Maryam described the late…
Ebonyi NAWOJ Commiserates with National President, Borno flood victims
Ebonyi State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ), condole with our dear National President, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim and the entire people of Borno State over the flood disaster in the state which claimed many lives. We are deeply sad on the scope of devastation and suffering that have befallen the state and…