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The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has expressed its disappointment with the Federal Government, over the non-payment of withheld salaries of its workers. A statement jointly signed by its National President, Secretary and Publicity Secretary, said it was wrong for the Federal Government to lump CONUA with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities who went on eight months strike. The statement noted that the non-payment of withheld salaries […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the names of Aishah Ahmed and Edward Adamu to the Senate for confirmation as deputy governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Buhari’s request was contained in a letter read by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan during plenary. The President is asking the Senate to confirm the nominees to serve for a second and final term at the apex bank as deputy governors.

The Federal government has assured that the security and safety of the aviation sector will be prioritized. Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari gave the assurance at the 14th International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, Air Services Negotiation event, in Abuja. Gambari noted that Nigeria’s participation in the open sky agreements has attracted huge Investments into the aviation sector. He added that the country will continue to champion the cause of aviation […]

Abia State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has regretted the inability of the state government to honor the 21-day ultimatum given to the State Government to pay the State University Teaching Hospital their salary arrears. A communiqué issued at the End of an Emergency General Meeting, jointly signed by the Chairman Abali Isaiah, and the Secretary, Daniel Ekeleme, noted that doctors working at ABSUTH and HMB are currently […]