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President Bola Tinubu has requested the senate to confirm the appointment of seven new ministerial nominees.

On Thursday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio addressed the red chamber by reading a letter that included a request from President Tinubu.

The Federal Government has provided more than 5,000 bags of rice (10 kg each), along with 500 bags of fertilizer, 500 Point of Sale (PoS) machines, and 300 gas cylinders to support underprivileged individuals in Anambra State.

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, who oversaw the distribution event at the Ndi Ichie Hall in the Umudioka community of Awka South Local Government Area in Anambra State on Wednesday, reassured the locals of President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to their well-being and security.

In her speech, Kennedy-Ohanenye encouraged the public to show patience towards President Tinubu, allowing him the time needed to address and rectify the issues he encountered upon taking office.

“My appointment was divinely orchestrated. I did not contest nor pay for it. I have offered myself to serve my people with all my heart. If they are satisfied.

“Mr. President, who found me worthy, has insisted that the poor must have a breath of fresh air. After October 15, we will be launching our ‘Integrity Ambassador and Brigade’ with the backing of the army.

“I have also been empowered with the mobile court to fight bad eggs in society to ensure those things that were earlier done wrong were done right.

“If you feel you can be part of this fight but don’t have the money, you can join the Brigade while the wealthy will be funding it through the Ambassador,” she said.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Alfred Agaba Abah as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Civil Service Matters.

The Federal Government, via the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has initiated the process of appointing new Permanent Secretaries to occupy vacancies in eight states.

A memorandum issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, dated October 7, 2024, and signed by Didi Walson-Jack, stated that officials who are currently undergoing disciplinary processes are prohibited from applying for the Permanent Secretary positions.

The memorandum indicated that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment process.

The memo, directed to all ministers, agency directors, and senior officials, specifies that eligible applicants must be residents of Abia, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Rivers states, in order to adhere to the Federal Character principle.

The memo stated, “Following the approval of Mr. President, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation is commencing the process of appointing Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service for existing and impending vacancies in Abia, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Rivers states, where Permanent Secretaries have retired or are expected to retire by December 24, 2024.

“Consequently, directors in the mainstream federal civil service who meet the set criteria are eligible to participate in the exercise.”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of seven executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

They are:

1. Ayo Adewuyi -- Reappointed Executive Director, News.

2. Bar. Ibrahim Aliyu -- Executive Director, Special Duties - Legal Practitioner

3. Malam Muhammed Fatuhu Mustapha -- Executive Director, Administration and Training

4. Mrs Apinke Effiong -- Executive Director, Finance. An expert in financial marketing with treasury, management accounting and reporting skills.

5. Mrs Tari Taylaur-- Executive Director, Programme. An audio/visual creator, producer and showrunner.

6. Mr Sadique Musa Omeiza - Executive Director, Engineering

7. Mrs Oluwakemi Fashina - Executive Director, Marketing. An integrated marketing communications professional and chartered marketer.

President Bola Tinubu has granted his approval for the appointment of several competent Nigerians to the board of Bank of Industry Limited:

(1) Dr. Mansur Muhtar, OFR, -- Chairman

(2) Dr. Olasupo Olusi -- Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

(3) Mrs. Ifeoma Uz'Okpala -- Executive Director, Large Enterprises

(4) Mr. Shekarau Omar -- Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

(5) Mr. Usen Effiong -- Executive Director, Corporate Services

(6) Ms. Mabel Ndagi -- Executive Director, Public Sector & Intervention Programmes

(7) Mr. Rotimi Akinde -- Executive Director, Corporate Finance & Risk Management

(8) Mallam Tajudeen Datti Ahmed -- Non-Executive Director, representing the Ministry of Finance Incorporated

(9) Mr. Adedamola Olufemi Young -- Non-Executive Director, representing Central Bank of Nigeria

(10) Reverend Isaac Adefemi Agoye -- Non-Executive, representing Manufacturers Association of Nigeria

(11) Mallam Muhammad Bala -- Non-Executive, representing Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment

(12) Mr. Oreoluwa Adeyemi -- Independent Non-Executive Director

(13) Mr. Sulaiman Musa Kadira -- Independent Non-Executive Director

Dr. Muhtar's career spans decades in finance, international development, public service, and academia.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed the Executive Directors of NIRSAL.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to end the appointments of all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL).

The measure, which received approval from CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso on Friday, represents the most recent instance of staff reductions at the central bank since he took office last year.

The executive directors of NIRSAL who have been dismissed include Abbas Umar Masanawa, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer; Kennedy Nwaruh, the Executive Director of Operations; and Olatunde Akande, the Executive Director of Technical Affairs.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has implemented the “No Work, No Pay” policy in response to the recent warning strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

In a statement released by Ado Bako
Assistant Director (Information and PR) of Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

“The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare wishes to express deep disappointment over the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors’ (NARD) decision to embark on a seven-day warning strike, disregarding all negotiations and plea attempts by the Federal Government to resolve its concerns and ensure continued industrial harmony.

“The Ministry will not relent in its efforts to guarantee the safety, improve the welfare, and working conditions of all healthcare workers, including resident doctors. Significant strides have been made in recent negotiations, and the government has demonstrated good faith by addressing many of the concerns highlighted by NARD.

“Over the past months, the Ministry, in collaboration with relevant security agencies, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, have been working tirelessly to ensure the immediate and safe rescue of Dr Ganiyat Popoola. High-level discussions and coordinated efforts are currently underway and we remain confident that these measures will lead to a positive outcome.

“The Ministry finds the decision to proceed with this strike action, in the midst of these ongoing discussions, deeply regrettable. As we believe that continued dialogue is the best approach to resolving any outstanding issues.

“In view of this, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare wishes to bring to the notice of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), that in line with extant labour laws, the Federal Government will evoke the "No Work, No Pay" for the number of days the strike was observed. This measure is not intended to undermine the legitimate concerns of our medical professionals but to ensure that essential healthcare services are not unduly disrupted to the detriment of the public.

“We encourage all resident doctors to return to the negotiation table so that we can collaboratively find lasting solutions to the challenges facing our healthcare sector. As always, the Ministry remains open to constructive dialogue and is committed to working together with all stakeholders to achieve a fair and sustainable resolution.”

The new Managing Director/CEO of The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has approved the appointment of seven new port managers in the country:

Mr. Adebowale Lawal Ibrahim is to serve as Port Manager of Lagos Port Complex.

Mr. Abubakar Sani Isa is the Port Manager of Tin Can Island Port.

Mr. Abdulrahman Hussaini, for Onne Port

Mr. Sa’adu Dahiru Mohammed, Delta Ports Warri

Mr. Ekine Ibifiri Alex for Calabar Port

Mr. Emmanuel Anda was posted to Lekki Port as Port Manager.

The Port Manager of Rivers Port, Mrs Kenechi Edith Okezie (Rivers Port) has been retained.

The new appointments are with immediate effect.