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February 7, 2025 UCCDA Gives 7-Days Ultimatum to Street Traders and Illegal Parks in Uyo

UCCDA Gives 7-Days Ultimatum to Street Traders and Illegal Parks in Uyo

Chairman of the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA), Hon. ANIETIE EKA has issued a seven-day grace period for roadside traders within the capital city.

The traders are expected to vacate the roads and relocate to designated markets in Uyo.

The decision follows efforts by the UCCDA management to end roadside trading through sensitization tours, radio announcements, and various engagements with stakeholders.

Eka, in a meeting with the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Trade and Market Matters, Hon. Idorenyin Raphael and other key market executive members from Uyo Senatorial district in his office made it known that Pastor Umo Eno means well for the city and strongly opposes roadside trading.

Here the Governor is captured speaking with the traders on the ills of roadside trading.

Eka, therefore, advised the concerned traders to conduct their business within the market premises.

Similarly, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Trade and Market Matters, Hon. Idorenyin Raphael, alongside market executive members from Uyo Senatorial District, decried the proliferation of illegal markets within the capital city.

They expressed full support for the government’s plan to carry out a citywide clean-up exercise.

Traders have been advised to take advantage of the one week grace to vacate the road.

February 6, 2025 Argentina Plans to Pull out of World Health Organization

Argentina Plans to Pull out of World Health Organization

The Argentine government led by JAVIER MILEI has announced that it plans to pull out of the World Health Organisation – WHO.

A spokesman for President MILEI said the decision to exit the WHO was triggered by deep differences regarding health management especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The announcement comes just over two weeks after United States President; DONALD TRUMP signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing from the international health body.

The two leaders have expressed admiration for each other, with MILEI calling TRUMP’s re-election the greatest political comeback in history, while the US president described his Argentine counterpart as my favourite president.

February 6, 2025 NERC Issues Regulations on Procedures for Electricity Tariff Review

NERC Issues Regulations on Procedures for Electricity Tariff Review

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission – NERC has issued regulations on the procedure for tariff reviews.

 

The latest order, signed by NERC Chairman, SANUSI GARBA, stated that pursuant to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023, the commission is obligated to review and approve a fair tariff to allow licensees to recover prudent costs and a reasonable return on capital invested in the business for the provision of electricity services.

 

The regulator said an initial review of the applications shall be completed and a consultation paper developed no later than 90 days after the deadline for the submission of the applications.

February 6, 2025 President Tinubu Increases Retirement Age for Health Workers from 60 to 65 Years

President Tinubu Increases Retirement Age for Health Workers from 60 to 65 Years

President BOLA TINUBU has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years.

The National Publicity Secretary of Nigerian Medical Association -NMA, Dr MANNIR BATURE, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos.

BATURE said the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. MUHAMMAD PATE, has been directed to formally present the approval to the Council on Establishment through the Office of the Head of Service for finalization.

He said the policy shift was conveyed by PATE during a high-level meeting with the NMA President, Prof. BALA AUDU, and key stakeholders in the health sector.

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