Joseph Erunke

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Journalist at AllAfrica

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News -- Reps orders Remita to refund N182bn withheld from TSA since 2015

1 week ago | nigeriaworld.com | Joseph Erunke

Abuja-The House of Representatives has directed Remita, a financial technology firm, to refund a total of N182.769,245,175.20 withheld from Treasury Single Account, TSA, since 2015 to the federal government. The directive came, following a forensic audit that uncovered significant financial discrepancies by the firm which is equally known as SystemSpecs Ltd.
Nigeria: Tinubu Support Group Seeks Recognition for Role in 2023 Election Victory

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Joseph Erunke

A political support group, Tinubu Shettima Ambassadors (TSA), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to recognize and appreciate the contributions of support groups that actively mobilized for the party's success in the 2023 general election.
NELFUND threatens legal action against institutions engaging in deceptive practices

1 week ago | nigeriaworld.com | Joseph Erunke

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has threatened legal action against institutions found to be engaging in deceptive practices within the student loan scheme. The threat is coming on the heels of recent findings that some institutions, after receiving student loan disbursements directly into their accounts, failed to notify the affected students or reflect the payments in their school fee records.
Glaucoma: FG urges early check-ups, treatment to prevent irreversible blindness

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Joseph Erunke

…Flags Off National Glaucoma Screening, Treatment GuidelinesBy Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe Federal Government has urged Nigerians to undergo early eye check-ups and seek treatment to prevent irreversible blindness, as cases of glaucoma continue to rise in the country. Expressing concern over the increasing prevalence of the disease, the government noted that Nigerians are genetically predisposed to glaucoma, making early detection and management crucial.
Admiralty Varsity: FG voids appointment of Chukwu

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Joseph Erunke

By Joseph ErunkeAbuja -The Federal Government has confirmed the nullification of appointment of Prof. Lucia Chukwu, as the substantive vice chancellor of Admiralty University of Nigeria, ADUN, five days after it made the announcement. The government has now announced Prof. Christopher Ogbogbo, as the new substantive vice chancellor of Nigerian Navy established university, located in Ibuzor, Delta State.
Autonomy: ALGON asks LG chairmen to approach CBN for documentation

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Joseph Erunke

By Joseph ErunkeAbuja -The local government areas in the country are set to begin receiving direct financial allocations from the Federation Account. To this end, Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, has directed all council chairmen across the country to immediately proceed to the Central Bank of Nigeria,CBN, branch close to them to complete all outstanding documentation and procedures.
Lassa fever: Nigeria records 95 deaths, 509 cases from 12 states

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Joseph Erunke

By Joseph ErunkeAbuja— No fewer than 95 deaths have been recorded from the Lassa fever outbreak since January 2025, while 509 cases have been reported in 70 local government areas,LGA. This came as the country reported a total of 627 measles cases across 30 states and 213 local government councils in January 2025.
Nigeria: Rights of Women, Children, PWDs Central to Sustainable Societies - EU

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Joseph Erunke

The European Union,EU,has stated that the rights of women, children, and Persons with Disabilities,PWDs, are central to sustainable societies, as no society can develop- economically, politically, or socially, when half of its population is marginalised. It noted that while women represent more than half of Nigeria's population, achieving lasting solutions to issues around women's empowerment can only be achieved if women are at the decision making table.
NANS seeks probe of NYSC over non-payment of N77,000 allowance to corps members

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Joseph Erunke

By Joseph Erunke, AbujaThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for the leadership of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to be investigated over the non-payment of the approved N77,000 monthly allowance for serving corps members. NANS expressed dismay that NYSC is yet to implement the payment of the new allowance to the corps members months after approval by the federal government.
Reps direct Wike to appoint substantive Auditor-General

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Joseph Erunke

By Joseph ErunkeABUJA-The House of Representatives, yesterday, mandated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,FCT,Mr. Nyesom Wike, to urgently appoint a substantive Auditor-General for the area councils, in line with the provision of the law.