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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"},{"ID":143,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_content":"\n
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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"},{"ID":143,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_content":"\n
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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"},{"ID":143,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 00:41:42","post_content":"\n
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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
After the morning broadcast, the presidency said \u201cThe President will thereafter, proceed to the Eagle Square, Abuja to review the Anniversary Parade and participate in other activities beginning at 10am, which will be covered live by major television and radio stations.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"October 1: Presidency to make morning broadcast","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"october-1-presidency-to-make-morning-broadcast","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:55:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:55:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=156","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":153,"post_author":"18","post_date":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content":"\n
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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
This announcement came this evening as against the statement issued earlier on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina stating that the traditional early Independence Day broadcast would not be holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the morning broadcast, the presidency said \u201cThe President will thereafter, proceed to the Eagle Square, Abuja to review the Anniversary Parade and participate in other activities beginning at 10am, which will be covered live by major television and radio stations.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"October 1: Presidency to make morning broadcast","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"october-1-presidency-to-make-morning-broadcast","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:55:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:55:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=156","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":153,"post_author":"18","post_date":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content":"\n
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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
As Nigeria prepares to mark her 60th Independence Anniversary, the presidency said President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This announcement came this evening as against the statement issued earlier on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina stating that the traditional early Independence Day broadcast would not be holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the morning broadcast, the presidency said \u201cThe President will thereafter, proceed to the Eagle Square, Abuja to review the Anniversary Parade and participate in other activities beginning at 10am, which will be covered live by major television and radio stations.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"October 1: Presidency to make morning broadcast","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"october-1-presidency-to-make-morning-broadcast","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-01 05:55:07","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:55:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=156","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":153,"post_author":"18","post_date":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-01 05:47:59","post_content":"\n
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"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":509},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
