For the first time in the history of Nigeria, the House of Representatives will sit in an entirely digitised chamber where the proceedings of the House, including records of votes, will be taken appropriately in real-time and archived for all history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Currently, the the chamber is now more or less paperless, all the documents needed for legislative business are unloaded,\" he said<\/p>\n","post_title":"Why Reps efforts during it's annual recess need assessment","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"139-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=139","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The House of Representatives have been very active even while on recess, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has said. Gbajabiamila said Committees of the House have been engaging with stakeholders to achieve progress on several priority initiatives during the period. Speaking at the resumption of plenary after the lawmakers' annual recess, he said it was necessary for the House to take stock of its activities while on annual break. He further stated that members have been meeting to work out strategies and develop plans for legislative action to address the many challenges of governance that the masses continue to face in the country. Besides, he said House of Representatives played a key role in averting the Monday 28th September nationwide strike over hike in power and petroleum pump price. The Speaker who met with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) a day earlier, said it was incumbent upon the House as elected representatives to see how they can intervene and perhaps a third voice, would be able to broker some kind of amicable solution to the ongoing impasse while citing instances where the House had successfully intervened in such matters before now. He also listed the Legislative intervention in the Nigeria- Ghana diplomatic face off as another contribution of the House in nation building. He said the 9th House of Representatives has had cause to intervene on behalf of Nigerians in South Africa, Egypt, China and Ghana. These interventions resulted in specific and general improvements to the wellbeing of Nigerians in those countries. He also spoke on the recent police reform bill which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari; saying that :the Act is the first significant reform effort in a generation. It is the beginning and not the end of such measures. The Nigeria Police Force, as it currently operates, has too long and too often failed to meet the expectations of the Nigerian people. There will be, in this 9th House of Representatives, further legislation to improve police performance across the board and to introduce mechanisms for individual and collective accountability in the Nigeria Police Force. Our objective is nothing short of a total overhaul of the culture and practice of policing in Nigeria. He also said efforts are on to finalise the Armed Forces Trust Fund Bill, while assuring that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will be concluded by the 9th House to achieve wholesale reform of the oil and gas sector. He also listed the e-parliament as part of the achievement of the current House. Gbajabiamila emphasized that the successful execution of the project was only possible through sheer persistence, hard work and total commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time in the history of Nigeria, the House of Representatives will sit in an entirely digitised chamber where the proceedings of the House, including records of votes, will be taken appropriately in real-time and archived for all history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Currently, the the chamber is now more or less paperless, all the documents needed for legislative business are unloaded,\" he said<\/p>\n","post_title":"Why Reps efforts during it's annual recess need assessment","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"139-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=139","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Minister said that the growth rate of Gross Domestic Product is expected at three percent, while there will be a deficit of N4. 48 trillion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FEC approves N13.08trillio budget for 2021","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fec-approves-n13-08trillio-budget-for-2021","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":139,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content":"\n
The House of Representatives have been very active even while on recess, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has said. Gbajabiamila said Committees of the House have been engaging with stakeholders to achieve progress on several priority initiatives during the period. Speaking at the resumption of plenary after the lawmakers' annual recess, he said it was necessary for the House to take stock of its activities while on annual break. He further stated that members have been meeting to work out strategies and develop plans for legislative action to address the many challenges of governance that the masses continue to face in the country. Besides, he said House of Representatives played a key role in averting the Monday 28th September nationwide strike over hike in power and petroleum pump price. The Speaker who met with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) a day earlier, said it was incumbent upon the House as elected representatives to see how they can intervene and perhaps a third voice, would be able to broker some kind of amicable solution to the ongoing impasse while citing instances where the House had successfully intervened in such matters before now. He also listed the Legislative intervention in the Nigeria- Ghana diplomatic face off as another contribution of the House in nation building. He said the 9th House of Representatives has had cause to intervene on behalf of Nigerians in South Africa, Egypt, China and Ghana. These interventions resulted in specific and general improvements to the wellbeing of Nigerians in those countries. He also spoke on the recent police reform bill which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari; saying that :the Act is the first significant reform effort in a generation. It is the beginning and not the end of such measures. The Nigeria Police Force, as it currently operates, has too long and too often failed to meet the expectations of the Nigerian people. There will be, in this 9th House of Representatives, further legislation to improve police performance across the board and to introduce mechanisms for individual and collective accountability in the Nigeria Police Force. Our objective is nothing short of a total overhaul of the culture and practice of policing in Nigeria. He also said efforts are on to finalise the Armed Forces Trust Fund Bill, while assuring that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will be concluded by the 9th House to achieve wholesale reform of the oil and gas sector. He also listed the e-parliament as part of the achievement of the current House. Gbajabiamila emphasized that the successful execution of the project was only possible through sheer persistence, hard work and total commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time in the history of Nigeria, the House of Representatives will sit in an entirely digitised chamber where the proceedings of the House, including records of votes, will be taken appropriately in real-time and archived for all history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Currently, the the chamber is now more or less paperless, all the documents needed for legislative business are unloaded,\" he said<\/p>\n","post_title":"Why Reps efforts during it's annual recess need assessment","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"139-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=139","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Ahmed said that N2.083 trillion was earmarked as capital expenditure, which was about 29 percent of the aggregate budget size, while inflation is expected to be 11.95 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister said that the growth rate of Gross Domestic Product is expected at three percent, while there will be a deficit of N4. 48 trillion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FEC approves N13.08trillio budget for 2021","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fec-approves-n13-08trillio-budget-for-2021","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":139,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content":"\n
The House of Representatives have been very active even while on recess, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has said. Gbajabiamila said Committees of the House have been engaging with stakeholders to achieve progress on several priority initiatives during the period. Speaking at the resumption of plenary after the lawmakers' annual recess, he said it was necessary for the House to take stock of its activities while on annual break. He further stated that members have been meeting to work out strategies and develop plans for legislative action to address the many challenges of governance that the masses continue to face in the country. Besides, he said House of Representatives played a key role in averting the Monday 28th September nationwide strike over hike in power and petroleum pump price. The Speaker who met with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) a day earlier, said it was incumbent upon the House as elected representatives to see how they can intervene and perhaps a third voice, would be able to broker some kind of amicable solution to the ongoing impasse while citing instances where the House had successfully intervened in such matters before now. He also listed the Legislative intervention in the Nigeria- Ghana diplomatic face off as another contribution of the House in nation building. He said the 9th House of Representatives has had cause to intervene on behalf of Nigerians in South Africa, Egypt, China and Ghana. These interventions resulted in specific and general improvements to the wellbeing of Nigerians in those countries. He also spoke on the recent police reform bill which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari; saying that :the Act is the first significant reform effort in a generation. It is the beginning and not the end of such measures. The Nigeria Police Force, as it currently operates, has too long and too often failed to meet the expectations of the Nigerian people. There will be, in this 9th House of Representatives, further legislation to improve police performance across the board and to introduce mechanisms for individual and collective accountability in the Nigeria Police Force. Our objective is nothing short of a total overhaul of the culture and practice of policing in Nigeria. He also said efforts are on to finalise the Armed Forces Trust Fund Bill, while assuring that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will be concluded by the 9th House to achieve wholesale reform of the oil and gas sector. He also listed the e-parliament as part of the achievement of the current House. Gbajabiamila emphasized that the successful execution of the project was only possible through sheer persistence, hard work and total commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time in the history of Nigeria, the House of Representatives will sit in an entirely digitised chamber where the proceedings of the House, including records of votes, will be taken appropriately in real-time and archived for all history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Currently, the the chamber is now more or less paperless, all the documents needed for legislative business are unloaded,\" he said<\/p>\n","post_title":"Why Reps efforts during it's annual recess need assessment","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"139-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=139","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this at the end of the virtual FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahmed said that N2.083 trillion was earmarked as capital expenditure, which was about 29 percent of the aggregate budget size, while inflation is expected to be 11.95 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister said that the growth rate of Gross Domestic Product is expected at three percent, while there will be a deficit of N4. 48 trillion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FEC approves N13.08trillio budget for 2021","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fec-approves-n13-08trillio-budget-for-2021","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":139,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content":"\n
The House of Representatives have been very active even while on recess, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has said. Gbajabiamila said Committees of the House have been engaging with stakeholders to achieve progress on several priority initiatives during the period. Speaking at the resumption of plenary after the lawmakers' annual recess, he said it was necessary for the House to take stock of its activities while on annual break. He further stated that members have been meeting to work out strategies and develop plans for legislative action to address the many challenges of governance that the masses continue to face in the country. Besides, he said House of Representatives played a key role in averting the Monday 28th September nationwide strike over hike in power and petroleum pump price. The Speaker who met with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) a day earlier, said it was incumbent upon the House as elected representatives to see how they can intervene and perhaps a third voice, would be able to broker some kind of amicable solution to the ongoing impasse while citing instances where the House had successfully intervened in such matters before now. He also listed the Legislative intervention in the Nigeria- Ghana diplomatic face off as another contribution of the House in nation building. He said the 9th House of Representatives has had cause to intervene on behalf of Nigerians in South Africa, Egypt, China and Ghana. These interventions resulted in specific and general improvements to the wellbeing of Nigerians in those countries. He also spoke on the recent police reform bill which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari; saying that :the Act is the first significant reform effort in a generation. It is the beginning and not the end of such measures. The Nigeria Police Force, as it currently operates, has too long and too often failed to meet the expectations of the Nigerian people. There will be, in this 9th House of Representatives, further legislation to improve police performance across the board and to introduce mechanisms for individual and collective accountability in the Nigeria Police Force. Our objective is nothing short of a total overhaul of the culture and practice of policing in Nigeria. He also said efforts are on to finalise the Armed Forces Trust Fund Bill, while assuring that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will be concluded by the 9th House to achieve wholesale reform of the oil and gas sector. He also listed the e-parliament as part of the achievement of the current House. Gbajabiamila emphasized that the successful execution of the project was only possible through sheer persistence, hard work and total commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time in the history of Nigeria, the House of Representatives will sit in an entirely digitised chamber where the proceedings of the House, including records of votes, will be taken appropriately in real-time and archived for all history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Currently, the the chamber is now more or less paperless, all the documents needed for legislative business are unloaded,\" he said<\/p>\n","post_title":"Why Reps efforts during it's annual recess need assessment","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"139-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=139","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Crude oil benchmark is Pegged at $40 per barrel, exchange rate at N379 per dollar. The country estimated oil production for the coming year is 1.86 million barrel per day including 400 thousand condensate as approved by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this at the end of the virtual FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahmed said that N2.083 trillion was earmarked as capital expenditure, which was about 29 percent of the aggregate budget size, while inflation is expected to be 11.95 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister said that the growth rate of Gross Domestic Product is expected at three percent, while there will be a deficit of N4. 48 trillion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FEC approves N13.08trillio budget for 2021","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fec-approves-n13-08trillio-budget-for-2021","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":139,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content":"\n
The House of Representatives have been very active even while on recess, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has said. Gbajabiamila said Committees of the House have been engaging with stakeholders to achieve progress on several priority initiatives during the period. Speaking at the resumption of plenary after the lawmakers' annual recess, he said it was necessary for the House to take stock of its activities while on annual break. He further stated that members have been meeting to work out strategies and develop plans for legislative action to address the many challenges of governance that the masses continue to face in the country. Besides, he said House of Representatives played a key role in averting the Monday 28th September nationwide strike over hike in power and petroleum pump price. The Speaker who met with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) a day earlier, said it was incumbent upon the House as elected representatives to see how they can intervene and perhaps a third voice, would be able to broker some kind of amicable solution to the ongoing impasse while citing instances where the House had successfully intervened in such matters before now. He also listed the Legislative intervention in the Nigeria- Ghana diplomatic face off as another contribution of the House in nation building. He said the 9th House of Representatives has had cause to intervene on behalf of Nigerians in South Africa, Egypt, China and Ghana. These interventions resulted in specific and general improvements to the wellbeing of Nigerians in those countries. He also spoke on the recent police reform bill which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari; saying that :the Act is the first significant reform effort in a generation. It is the beginning and not the end of such measures. The Nigeria Police Force, as it currently operates, has too long and too often failed to meet the expectations of the Nigerian people. There will be, in this 9th House of Representatives, further legislation to improve police performance across the board and to introduce mechanisms for individual and collective accountability in the Nigeria Police Force. Our objective is nothing short of a total overhaul of the culture and practice of policing in Nigeria. He also said efforts are on to finalise the Armed Forces Trust Fund Bill, while assuring that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will be concluded by the 9th House to achieve wholesale reform of the oil and gas sector. He also listed the e-parliament as part of the achievement of the current House. Gbajabiamila emphasized that the successful execution of the project was only possible through sheer persistence, hard work and total commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time in the history of Nigeria, the House of Representatives will sit in an entirely digitised chamber where the proceedings of the House, including records of votes, will be taken appropriately in real-time and archived for all history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Currently, the the chamber is now more or less paperless, all the documents needed for legislative business are unloaded,\" he said<\/p>\n","post_title":"Why Reps efforts during it's annual recess need assessment","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"139-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=139","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved N13.08 trillion budget proposal for the 2021 fiscal year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crude oil benchmark is Pegged at $40 per barrel, exchange rate at N379 per dollar. The country estimated oil production for the coming year is 1.86 million barrel per day including 400 thousand condensate as approved by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this at the end of the virtual FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahmed said that N2.083 trillion was earmarked as capital expenditure, which was about 29 percent of the aggregate budget size, while inflation is expected to be 11.95 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister said that the growth rate of Gross Domestic Product is expected at three percent, while there will be a deficit of N4. 48 trillion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FEC approves N13.08trillio budget for 2021","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fec-approves-n13-08trillio-budget-for-2021","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":139,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content":"\n
The House of Representatives have been very active even while on recess, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has said. Gbajabiamila said Committees of the House have been engaging with stakeholders to achieve progress on several priority initiatives during the period. Speaking at the resumption of plenary after the lawmakers' annual recess, he said it was necessary for the House to take stock of its activities while on annual break. He further stated that members have been meeting to work out strategies and develop plans for legislative action to address the many challenges of governance that the masses continue to face in the country. Besides, he said House of Representatives played a key role in averting the Monday 28th September nationwide strike over hike in power and petroleum pump price. The Speaker who met with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) a day earlier, said it was incumbent upon the House as elected representatives to see how they can intervene and perhaps a third voice, would be able to broker some kind of amicable solution to the ongoing impasse while citing instances where the House had successfully intervened in such matters before now. He also listed the Legislative intervention in the Nigeria- Ghana diplomatic face off as another contribution of the House in nation building. He said the 9th House of Representatives has had cause to intervene on behalf of Nigerians in South Africa, Egypt, China and Ghana. These interventions resulted in specific and general improvements to the wellbeing of Nigerians in those countries. He also spoke on the recent police reform bill which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari; saying that :the Act is the first significant reform effort in a generation. It is the beginning and not the end of such measures. The Nigeria Police Force, as it currently operates, has too long and too often failed to meet the expectations of the Nigerian people. There will be, in this 9th House of Representatives, further legislation to improve police performance across the board and to introduce mechanisms for individual and collective accountability in the Nigeria Police Force. Our objective is nothing short of a total overhaul of the culture and practice of policing in Nigeria. He also said efforts are on to finalise the Armed Forces Trust Fund Bill, while assuring that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will be concluded by the 9th House to achieve wholesale reform of the oil and gas sector. He also listed the e-parliament as part of the achievement of the current House. Gbajabiamila emphasized that the successful execution of the project was only possible through sheer persistence, hard work and total commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time in the history of Nigeria, the House of Representatives will sit in an entirely digitised chamber where the proceedings of the House, including records of votes, will be taken appropriately in real-time and archived for all history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Currently, the the chamber is now more or less paperless, all the documents needed for legislative business are unloaded,\" he said<\/p>\n","post_title":"Why Reps efforts during it's annual recess need assessment","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"139-2","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:33:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=139","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cI urge the general public to be law-abiding and desist from violence and any act that is capable of disrupting the sovereignty of Nigeria,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cAny youth arrested for such act will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI urge the general public to be law-abiding and desist from violence and any act that is capable of disrupting the sovereignty of Nigeria,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The commissioner appealed to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to desist from being mobilised to wage war, join any rally or protest against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny youth arrested for such act will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI urge the general public to be law-abiding and desist from violence and any act that is capable of disrupting the sovereignty of Nigeria,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
We will not allow any gatherings, rallies or protests against the sovereignty of Nigeria in Lagos State as the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commissioner appealed to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to desist from being mobilised to wage war, join any rally or protest against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny youth arrested for such act will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI urge the general public to be law-abiding and desist from violence and any act that is capable of disrupting the sovereignty of Nigeria,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
According to him, the cancellation of the ceremonial parade by the state government is to discourage the gathering of more than 50 people in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will not allow any gatherings, rallies or protests against the sovereignty of Nigeria in Lagos State as the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commissioner appealed to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to desist from being mobilised to wage war, join any rally or protest against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny youth arrested for such act will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI urge the general public to be law-abiding and desist from violence and any act that is capable of disrupting the sovereignty of Nigeria,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Odumosu, in a statement by the command\u2019s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, said that the Lagos State Government had cancelled the ceremonial parade in adherence to COVID-19 regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the cancellation of the ceremonial parade by the state government is to discourage the gathering of more than 50 people in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will not allow any gatherings, rallies or protests against the sovereignty of Nigeria in Lagos State as the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commissioner appealed to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to desist from being mobilised to wage war, join any rally or protest against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny youth arrested for such act will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI urge the general public to be law-abiding and desist from violence and any act that is capable of disrupting the sovereignty of Nigeria,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Nigeria gained independence from the British Government on October 1, 1960.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odumosu, in a statement by the command\u2019s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, said that the Lagos State Government had cancelled the ceremonial parade in adherence to COVID-19 regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the cancellation of the ceremonial parade by the state government is to discourage the gathering of more than 50 people in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will not allow any gatherings, rallies or protests against the sovereignty of Nigeria in Lagos State as the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commissioner appealed to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to desist from being mobilised to wage war, join any rally or protest against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny youth arrested for such act will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI urge the general public to be law-abiding and desist from violence and any act that is capable of disrupting the sovereignty of Nigeria,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumisu on Wednesday instructed officers and men of the command to disallow any group from staging rallies or protests within the state to mark the nation\u2019s 60th Independence anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria gained independence from the British Government on October 1, 1960.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odumosu, in a statement by the command\u2019s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, said that the Lagos State Government had cancelled the ceremonial parade in adherence to COVID-19 regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the cancellation of the ceremonial parade by the state government is to discourage the gathering of more than 50 people in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will not allow any gatherings, rallies or protests against the sovereignty of Nigeria in Lagos State as the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commissioner appealed to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to desist from being mobilised to wage war, join any rally or protest against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny youth arrested for such act will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI urge the general public to be law-abiding and desist from violence and any act that is capable of disrupting the sovereignty of Nigeria,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
As the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary, Lagos State police Command has said there will be no room for rallies in the state<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumisu on Wednesday instructed officers and men of the command to disallow any group from staging rallies or protests within the state to mark the nation\u2019s 60th Independence anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria gained independence from the British Government on October 1, 1960.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Odumosu, in a statement by the command\u2019s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, said that the Lagos State Government had cancelled the ceremonial parade in adherence to COVID-19 regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, the cancellation of the ceremonial parade by the state government is to discourage the gathering of more than 50 people in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will not allow any gatherings, rallies or protests against the sovereignty of Nigeria in Lagos State as the country marks its 60th Independence anniversary,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The commissioner appealed to parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to desist from being mobilised to wage war, join any rally or protest against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny youth arrested for such act will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI urge the general public to be law-abiding and desist from violence and any act that is capable of disrupting the sovereignty of Nigeria,\u201d Odumosu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement also quoted Mr Celestine Okoye, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) , Department of Information and Communication Technology, as saying that it was important to maintain law and order in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okoye also warned the officers and men of the command to act within the ambit of the law in every situation and repel any force capable of disintegrating the country.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Independence day: Lagos police command warns against rallies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"independence-day-lagos-police-command-warns-against-rallies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=153","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":149,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content":"\n
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will soon suspend its strike, says the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige gave the hint during an interview with the media in Abuja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explained that the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation will be meeting with ASUU to resolve the disagreement on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige however said government was ready for an integrity test of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution developed as an alternative to IPPIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cThe issue of ASUU will soon come to an end. Two reasons \u2013 ASUU have called the Federal Government, represented by Finance and the Accountant-General Office and their direct employers, the Ministry of Education to come for the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are ready to do that. After the independence day celebration, the four ministries and agencies involved will gather together with ASUU. We will look at the UTAS. If there are shortcomings with IPPIS as complained which UTAS have corrected. What\u2019s wrong about it? It is software, we will look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSecondly, ASUU members have been collecting their money since COVID-19 came and I wrote a memo to Mr president that ASUU members are still Nigerians. Even the members, have families that they care for. By upper week, we are going to arrange for this demonstration.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Education: ASUU to suspend strike soon-Ngige","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"education-asuu-to-suspend-strike-soon-ngige","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:55:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=149","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":146,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content":"\n
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that testing remains a core strategy of the country's response to Covid-19 pandemic. Ihekweazu spoke on receiving the 115,800 test kits provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) towards containing the Covid-19 pandemic. The kits was funded by IHS. He acknowledged the great importance of the received test kits, especiallu at this crucial period; saying testing remains the mainstay of the response led by the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the first step towards diagnosing the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19. This is critical for understanding the burden of the disease on our population and targeting our response activities accordingly. The primary goal of the Nigerian Government is to control the spread of this disease. This donation from IHS Nigeria through UNICEF will contribute to the national stockpile of test kits managed by NCDC, and support efforts of the growing network of accredited laboratories across the country for the testing of COVID-19.\" He expressed the country's gratitude for the continued support from UNICEF, IHS Towers and other partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNICEF Country Representative, Peter Hawkins said IHS has shown great generosity in supporting government\u2019s agenda through partnering with UNICEF. UNICEF, he said is delighted to receive this huge contribution from IHS Towers, the benefit of which will reach many more children and their families. \"We understand this virus is here to stay for the foreseeable future, but are confident that with our support, and that of our other private sector colleagues, we are helping to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus in our country\u201d said Mohamad Darwish, Chief Executive Officer of IHS Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Ihekweazu: Testing remains a core strategy of Nigeria\u2019s response to COVID-19.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"ihekweazu-testing-remains-a-core-strategy-of-nigerias-response-to-covid-19","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:48:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=146","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":492},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
