20 States Win $27m World Bank-backed Performance Incentives

The World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme, will disburse 27 million dollars as performance-based incentives to 20 states that achieved the Year Zero Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs). The National Coordinator of the HOPE Governance Programme, Dr Assad Hassan, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a retreat for Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, and Directors of Budget and Planning….

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Xenophobic Attacks: Humanitarian Affairs Minister Hails Returnees’ Resilience, Assures Support

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct in spite of the circumstances that forced them to leave South Africa. Dr Abimbola Fasanu, Senior Technical Adviser…

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Earthquake Strains Venezuela’s Healthcare System, Destroys Facilities – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday warned that Venezuela’s healthcare system is under significant strain following last week’s deadly twin earthquakes, which damaged hospitals and left several medical staff missing. According to the global health body, more than 1,700 people have been confirmed dead and 5,000 others injured after hundreds of buildings were flattened…

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Rep. Idris Lauds Tinubu’s Approval Of ₦24.7bn Kogi-Ekiti Highway Rehabilitation

Rep. Salman Idris (APC-Kogi) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving ₦24.7 billion for the rehabilitation of Kabba-Ifaki-Ado Ekiti highway linking Kogi and Ekiti states. In a statement on Tuesday, Idris also commended the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, for his relentless efforts in rehabilitating critical road infrastructure across the country. He said that…

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FG Engages South African Authorities Over Safety Of Nigerians

The Federal Government on Tuesday assured Nigerian citizens residing in South Africa of their continued safety, promising sustained high-level diplomatic engagements with South African authorities to protect their interests. Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave the assurance in a statement issued in Abuja to mark the arrival of the…

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