Naija News
Ondo partners AfDB to eradicate malaria
![Ondo AfSB malaria](https://news.ncbn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/download-16.jpg)
Ondo partners AfDB to eradicate malaria
The Ondo State Government has disclosed that it had perfected plans to partner with Africa Development Bank (AfSB) to support the reduction of malaria in the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro, stated this while speaking with journalists at the commemoration of the 2020 World Malaria Day on Tuesday in Akure.
Adegbenro also revealed that the government had already made budgetary allocations for the malaria project in order to enhance the reduction of disease in the state.
He said, “There is the need for more collaborative efforts among all stakeholders, development partners , civil society organisations and the general public to continue a war against malaria so as to achieve a malaria-free Ondo State.”
Adegbenro also stated that the state was currently in collaboration with the Transforming Preventive Treatment for Optimal Pregnancy Project to roll out jingles produced in three languages in all local television and radio stations in the state.
READ MORE:
- COVID-19: State Governors Accused by FG for Frustrating COVID-19 Fight.
- Rivers, four other states to get N148bn reimbursement for repairing federal roads
Adegbenro stated “ It is expected that this will help to increase awareness about malaria in pregnancy prevention, diagnosis and prompt case management.
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
ADVERTISEMENT
![](https://news.ncbn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NCBN-website-Ad.jpg)
ADVERTISEMENT
Labour Force
Kogi Governor Approves Implementation of N30,000 Minimum Wage for workers
![Kogi Governor Approves Implementation of N30,000 Minimum Wage for workers](https://news.ncbn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Kogi-State-Governor-Yahaya-Bello.jpg)
Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has approved the implementation of N30,000 as minimum wage for the workers in the state.
The secretary to the state government, Folashade Ayoade disclosed this on Tuesday after an extensive meeting with the organized labour in Lokoja
She blamed the delay in the implementation on the inability for the committee to meet regularly due to the covid-19 pandemic which has been overcome.
The SSG equally commended the organised labour for their understanding and patience, which she said has resulted into the signing of the implementation of the new minimum wage.
Read Also: FCTA Set to Implement Minimum Wage for FCT Workers
Finance
CBN to End Forex Sales to Commercial Banks in 2022
![](https://news.ncbn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cbn.jpg)
Author: Eunice Johnson, Abuja
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) on notice that it will stop selling forex to them by the end of 2022. CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele made this known in Abuja on Thursday at the end of the Bankers’ Committee Meeting where he also introduced the RT200 Programme.
Emefiele said the time had come for the banks to go out there and source for forex by funding entrepreneurs with ideas. The CBN, Emefiele said, will support the banks by granting rebates and other support until the banks find their feet in sourcing their forex by themselves.
He also disclosed that the apex bank’s policies and measures have led to a significant improvement in diaspora inflow from an average of US$6 million per week in December 2020 to an average of over US$100 million per week by January 2022. He added that the CBN would be reviewing these intervention programmes going forward to ensure that they continue to achieve the desired results.
He said international bodies, including some embassies and donor agencies, have been complicit in illegal forex transactions that have hindered the flow of foreign exchange into the country.
Read Also: CBN Encourages Nigerians to Accept E-Naira
Customs Corner
Customs CG Deploys 37 Comptrollers as Comptroller Attah Heads Kebbi Command
![Customs CG Deploys 37 Comptrollers as Comptroller Attah Heads Kebbi Command](https://news.ncbn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hameed-Ali-customs.jpg)
Author: Gift Wada, Abuja
The Comptroller General of Customs Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd.) has approved the deployment of 37 Comptrollers to various Units, Departments and Commands across the country.
This was disclosed in a release signed on Tuesday by the Customs Deputy National, DC Timi Bomodi for the Comptroller General of Customs.
Among those deployed are the present National PRO of Customs Comptroller Joseph Attah who will assume the office of Area Controller of Kebbi Command, Comptroller AAS Oloyede who shall be moving from ICT/MOD to Tin Can Island Port Command, while Comptroller SI Bomoi to FCT Command. Other postings are Comptroller BA Jaiyeoba to Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller A Dappa-Williams to Eastern Marine Command, Compt. MA Umar Kano/Jigawa, Compt. KC Egwuh ICT/MOD, Compt. LM Mark Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi, Compt. T Tachio CTC Kano, Compt. AA Umar Western Marine, Compt. M Dansakwa North Eastern Marine, Compt. AC Ayalogu T & T and Compt. KD Ilesanmi will assume duty as Comptroller Board among others.
Ali in postings released on 7th of February, charged the newly posted Comptrollers to justify the confidence reposed in them by NCS Management by bringing to bear their years of experience and training in trade facilitation and anti-smuggling activities on their new assignment.
Given the enormous expectations of government regarding revenue generation in the current year, the Comptroller General reiterated the need for all Area Controllers and Unit heads to take full charge of the affairs of their Commands by ensuring absolute compliance with extant fiscal policies while leveraging on the efficient management of data to optimize trade facilitation and revenue collection.
Furthermore, the CGC directed all officers to be extremely vigilant in protecting the lives and wellbeing of Nigerians by ensuring the full fortification of our borders against the incursion of smugglers and other cross border criminals.
Read Also:
Customs Raises Concerns over Finance Act as Senate Sets N3trn Target for Revenue Agencies
Comptroller Ali Ibrahim Assumes Duty as New Customs FOU Zone ‘C’ Boss
-
Revenue Streams3 years ago
Communication Ministry Gives Zero Allocation to Nipost Out of N137.2billion Capital Votes
-
Customs Corner2 years ago
Customs Emerges Champions of 2022, Male, Female National Volleyball Super Cup
-
ICT5 years ago
Finally! Huawei Launched Harmony OS | Let the Rivalry Begins with AndrodOS
-
COVID-194 years ago
Vaccine Trials Starts Round The World: All You Need to Know
-
Newsroom4 years ago
NNPC Blames #EndSARS Protests, As Fuel Queues Return
-
Naija News6 years ago
INEC registers 23 new political parties. YES, RAP, UP, 20 other parties
-
Foreign2 years ago
Philippines’ Duterte Blocks Bill to Register Social Media Users
-
Customs Corner4 years ago
Area Controller, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command Passes On