The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has unveiled its first-ever religious engagement policy, underscoring the pivotal role played by religious communities and faith-based organisations (FBOs), as essential partners in strategic development initiatives. Throughout its history, USAID has collaborated closely with religious groups and FBOs to further shared objectives in the realms of development and humanitarian aid. This new policy, titled “Building Bridges in Development: USAID’s Strategic Religious Engagement Policy,” is grounded in a set of guiding principles that underscore the Agency’s unwavering commitment to fostering collaborations with religious entities. It serves as a comprehensive framework for USAID personnel…
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General Brice Oligui Nguema, who overthrew Ali Bongo Ondimba two weeks ago in Gabon, notably accusing his regime of “massive embezzlement,” announced on Wednesday a commission of inquiry into public procurement to track down “fraud” . “The president of the transition (…) decided today to reactivate the task force for controlling internal and external debt in order to carry out the verification of all public markets. This task force will take up all the actions left suspended by the previous one without obvious reasons” , announced the military in power in a press release read on public television. “The Head…
One of the goals of President Tinubu’s manifesto was to revive the dwindling economy, which, according to him, needs urgent attention. In achieving these desired feats, Wally Adeyemo, the Nigerian-born United States Deputy Treasury Secretary, is expected to visit Nigeria to boost economic ties between the US and the West African nation. He will be meeting with key government officials, business leaders, and representatives from various sectors. The visit comes as Tinubu is embarking on reforms to revive the country’s economy. The US Government, in a statement on WordPress, said, “We are excited to announce that the Deputy Treasury Secretary…
Severe weather warnings have been issued by the Federal Government, indicating the likelihood of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in approximately 48 towns spanning 13 states from September 13th to September 17th, 2023. These alerts are based on predictions from the National Flood Early Warning Systems Central Hub, an entity under the Federal Ministry of Environment. Residents residing near the River Benue and River Niger, extending to Bayelsa State, have been advised to take precautionary measures due to expected increases in water levels in these rivers. The affected states include Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, Niger, Kwara, Zamfara, Bauchi, Taraba, Borno, Adamawa,…
Nigerian Artist Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Alabama, popularly known as MohBad, has achieved a remarkable milestone as his album titled “Blessed” has soared to the number one position on Apple’s Album chart. This achievement comes amidst earlier reports of the artist’s untimely demise on Tuesday. MohBad’s rap album, “Blessed,” which was released on June 30, 2023, has garnered significant attention and success. The album features a total of eight tracks and includes collaborations with notable musicians like Zlatan and Bella Shmurda. This marks MohBad’s first album to claim the coveted number one spot on the charts, solidifying his status as a rising…
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for urgent action in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets, especially in reducing maternal and child mortality. NAN reports that the foundation made the call in a statement on Wednesday, signed by the co-Chairs, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gate, after its seventh annual Goalkeepers Report. The report said the world has collectively fallen short at the halfway point in achieving the United Nations SDGs. It said that innovation and investment could fuel progress, particularly in ending global epidemic of maternal and child mortality. The foundation highlighted new data that showed the…
The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, officially inaugurated the first cargo movement along the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor during his inaugural tour on Tuesday. The minister commenced his tour at the Ebute Meta station, where he embarked on a journey that would signify a significant leap in Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure. From there, he proceeded to Apapa for a grand launch ceremony before embarking on a historic trip to Ibadan, traversing the impressive 157 km rail corridor. The landmark event saw the loading of three coaches, each comprising 30 wagons, as part of the inaugural freight movement. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)…
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for the prompt payment of insurance entitlements owed to the families of officers and soldiers who lost their lives while defending the nation. This announcement was made by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, during the combined second and third quarters COAS conference held in Abuja. The conference, attended by army field commanders and heads of various institutions and establishments, reaffirmed the paramount importance of troop welfare and the well-being of their families. Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja pledged to strengthen existing welfare arrangements to ensure that soldiers and their families receive the…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo reveals the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cleared about 60,000 passport backlogs in four days. The minister spoke on Tuesday when Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja, adding that the number was out of the over 200,000 pending passport applications. GOVIMA had reported that the minister had directed the NIS to ensure the clearance of all pending passport applications within two weeks. According to a statement by Alao Babatunde, his special adviser on media and publicity, Tunji-Ojo said he would clean…
Devastating floods resulting from heavy rains and the collapse of two dams have brought tragedy to northeastern Libya, with more than 5,000 people presumed dead and an estimated 10,000 individuals missing. This catastrophic event occurred after a tropical-like cyclone, known as a medicane, formed in the Mediterranean following severe flooding in Greece. Reports indicate that the city of Derna has suffered the most extensive damage, with entire neighbourhoods washed away. Hospitals are non-operational, and mortuaries are overflowing, leaving bodies on sidewalks. The collapse of bridges and the destruction of homes have added to the destruction. Authorities are struggling to respond…
Once the RCA staff has an exhaustive listing of possible causes and contributing components, it’s time to determine the basis causes of the issue. Analyze each potential cause and study the actual influence of every one to figure out which potentialities are essentially the most problematic, which ones have similarities, and which of them could be altogether eradicated. Be ready for the chance that there are multiple root causes to the problem. Upon figuring out the foundation trigger, now you can recommend preventive measures to ensure that the issue won’t occur again. Further, develop a complete timeline and plan on…
The US president might be impeached as the House Speaker, Kelvin McCathy, is set to announce that Republicans will initiate an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden’s alleged corruption related to business dealings by his son, Hunter Biden. In the US Electoral system, an impeachment inquiry is a formal investigation conducted by the House of Representatives to determine whether a high-ranking government official, like the President, should be impeached and potentially removed from office due to alleged wrongdoing. Following an impeachment inquiry, the House of Representatives conducts a vote on articles of impeachment if sufficient evidence is found. If a…