Author: TheSightNews .
Gift Samuel Abuja-Lack of Legal frameworks to support the Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria has been said to remain a critical challenge to the situation of the IDPs. This was the crux of the third Media and Civil Society Meetings on Internal Displacement in Nigeria by the Civil Society Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in collaboration with UNHRC and the Swiss Embassy where it was proposed that physical infrastructure as well as adequate security be put in place before returns of IDPs can take place. Disclosing these on Thursday, the Director Legal, CISLAC, Barrister Adesina Oke stressed that little or nothing can…
By Yetunde Verissimo, The Sight News Kaduna- The Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has disclosed that the Ministry of Aviation is in talks with some private individuals so as to commence direct flights to London, Heathrow Airport from the Kaduna International Airport. The Minister who made the disclosure after a tour to the Kaduna Airport, said though there were a number of airports that would have served as an alternative, Kaduna was chosen after considerations of transportation and the runway size. He added also that the number of control towers, instrumentation lending system’s test(ILS) as well as the level…
Gift Samuel, The Sight News Abuja-As part of ongoing measures to improve Public Financial Management across all levels of Government, the Federal Government has developed an IPSAS Compliant accounting software suite “OneBook”, aimed at enhancing efficiency, accountability, and transparency. The OneBook suite offers a complete solution that allows for standardization and seamless exchange of information across all tiers of Government by providing a unified accounting and reporting solution across key areas: Government expenditure, financial, treasury and receipts management. The adoption of the platform will help to achieve cost savings as it ensures the application of controls and standards across spending…
Restoring normalcy to the lives of Internally Displaced Persons in the Northeast remains a firm commitment of the Federal Government, according to Ag. President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Osinbajo who said this on Monday when he received the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), Ms. Ertharin Cousin at the State House, noted that the Federal Government is working on how to help the children especially regarding education and housing. “We are working on how people can get back to their normal lives,So many people are in need, it’s a tough challenge, but we are committed.” Prof. Osinbajo…
Abuja- The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has assured air travellers that the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for the purpose of maintenance will not exceed six weeks. The Minister who made the declaration on Friday when he received the Coalition of Civil Society Group, stressed that the maintenance is supposed to last for six months but the airport would be closed for six weeks and will not extend to a day more. He assured that the process is well thought out as other options that have been considered are not the right options, stressing…
Following media reports alleging irregularities in the [60:40] Foreign Exchange Policy, the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has said that it neither allocates foreign exchange nor deal directly with bank customers. Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okoroafor who disclosed this, stressed that the CBN does not fix FOREX rates for transactions by individuals or companies. According to him; “In line with our principle of transparency, we directed DMBs to forward to us evidence of FOREX sale to end users and to advertise same in national dailies. “Since the introduction of the new FOREX Policy in 2016, we have published, monthly, the…
The Roving Team of the Nigerian Custom Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit has intercepted a Mack truck with registration number BDG 265 XG conveying a 1x40ft Container with Number: PONU/825914/3 along Mile 2 Apapa road The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service Colonel Hameed Ali made the disclosure on Monday in Lagos while briefing on the recent gains of Nigeria Customs Service anti-smuggling operations Ali said that the truck was immediately taken to the premises of FOU Zone A, Ikeja where Physical examination revealed 49 boxes containing a total number of 661 pieces of pump action rifles concealed with…
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has commended the accomplishments of Akwa Ibom state governor, Deacon Udom Emmanuel, in the area of education, describing him as a champion of education. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Abdalla Uba Adamu, stated this at the weekend during a brief ceremony for the relocation of the NOUN study centre to its permanent site in Uyo, the state capital. The ultra-moden site which was donated recently to NOUN by the state government in order to boost the activities of the institution in the state, especially in the area of enrolment of the citizens…
The Flying Antelopes grabbed their first win of the season, while Kennedy Boboye’s men continued their blistering run in the Nigeria topflight. Enugu Rangers grabbed their first victory of the season hitting visiting El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. The Flying Antelopes went into the tie with just a point in the kitty after losing 2-1 to Abia Warriors and pulling a 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United in Lafia. Bobby Clement bagged the only goal of the clash seven minutes after the hour mark.
Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress Hon Nelson Alapa has called on idoma youths to engage in meaningful and productive ventures during this yuletide. Hon Alapa while wishing his constituents and indeed all Nigerians a peaceful celebration enjoined all to embibe the spirit of the season by sharing with the less privileged. He however regretted the unfortunate cancellation of this year’s Mark D Ball tournament which couldn’t hold as a result of a court injunction. He said a tournament such as that has been able to provide economic respite to the people as well as keeping hope alive among the…