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August 10, 2024 Federal Government Advancing Green Initiative For More Job Creation

Federal Government Advancing Green Initiative For More Job Creation

The Federal Government has said it is advancing Nigeria’s Green Initiative in its effort to create more jobs.

The Federal Ministry of Environment made this known in a statement issued yesterday, stressing that the initiative will focus on job creation, youth employment and economic development in line with President BOLA TINUBU’s vision.

According to the statement, the ministry, led by BALARABE ABBAS LAWAL, also hopes to use the project to impact the lives of the people positively   throughout the county.

The statement highlights that by empowering local producers and educating young people in the creation of clean cookstoves, the National Clean Cooking Policy is expected to reduce emissions, improve health, and create millions of jobs by 2024.

From solar-powered streetlights to Waste-to-Energy projects, the Ministry of Environment added that it is driving a low-carbon future, stressing that the upcoming projects like solar plants for federal institutions will ensure that every Nigerian citizen benefits from a greener and prosperous future.

August 8, 2024 WHO To Battle Polio in Gaza with 1.2m Vaccines

WHO To Battle Polio in Gaza with 1.2m Vaccines

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced plans to send 1.2 million polio vaccines to Gaza after the virus was detected in wastewater.

The agency’s chief, Dr TEDROS ADHANOM GHEBREYESUS, outlined plans for two rounds of vaccination, targeting 600,000 children under the age of eight, with the first round to start on August17.

Polio is a serious infectious disease that causes a fever – and, in some cases, can lead to paralysis or death. It is spread primarily through contact with faecal matter.

Gaza remains the focus of a 10-month-long Israeli military operation which has left only 16 out of 36 of the territory’s hospitals even partially functional.

August 8, 2024 President Tinubu Appeals for Patience Ahead of “New Dawn”

President Tinubu Appeals for Patience Ahead of “New Dawn”

President BOLA TINUBU has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with his administration, assuring them that the country is transitioning from darkness to dawn.

In an official video released by the State House yesterday, TINUBU acknowledged the country’s ongoing hardships due to the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira.

He noted that Nigerians’ pain was compounded by what he described as an avoidable lag between the subsidy removal and his good and helpful plans for the country.

The president assured that the measures his government has taken would get the country out of the lingering economic crisis, urging Nigerians to have faith in his administration.

Also, the Federal government has said that the President BOLA TINUBU administration’s primary focus is not to impose hardship on Nigerians but to correct poor policies and dysfunctional choices that have historically hindered Nigeria’s progress, with bold and effective solutions.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, MOHAMMED IDRIS stated this in Abuja, while briefing the Diplomatic Community on the recent nationwide protest at a meeting held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He said President TINUBU is determined to implement reforms that would drive sustainable growth and improve the quality of life for all citizens, stressing that the current challenges are only temporary

The Minister said for decades, the costly, wasteful and unsustainable fuel subsidy regime had denied Nigeria the opportunity to invest in critical infrastructure, social service, and the welfare of its citizens.

He noted that the President took a very painful decision to abolish the fuel subsidy and redirect the funds towards critical sectors such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and security, which directly impact citizens’ well-being and the development of the country.

August 8, 2024 Labour in Akwa Ibom Demands Free and Fair Election from AKISIEC

Labour in Akwa Ibom Demands Free and Fair Election from AKISIEC

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Akwa lbom state has charged the State Independent Electoral Commission, AKISIEC, to conduct a free, fair and credible local government elections on October 5, 2024, for the will of the people to prevail.

Labour is also advising the electorate to vote for candidates of proven character, who have capacity to represent them at the Local Government levels.

A statement signed by the state NLC chairperson, Comrade SUNNY JAMES, also advised would-be council chairmen to be ready to pay salaries, gratuities pensions and other entitlements of workers centrally as at when due, noting that the era where workers suffered indebtedness was over.

The NLC also directed all affiliate unions at the Local Government levels to prepare for adequate engagement with their respective Council Chairmen when elected, on workers’ demands to achieve effective collective bargaining agreements concerning decent work-places and welfare of members.

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