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We Have Tripled Athletes’ Pay — Sports Minister

We Have Tripled Athletes’ Pay — Sports Minister

Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports, disclosed that his Ministry has raised its remuneration for athletes representing the country in major global tournaments, including the Olympics. This comes as he stated that the ministry still owes a total of N44.37m in incentives and remunerations to 54 sportsmen. Dare revealed these to State House Correspondents on Thursday at the Presidential Villa at the weekly ministerial briefing held by the Presidential Communications team. The minister said “For the first time in a long time, we have decided to triple the...

President Buhari Signs Climate Change, AMCON Bills Into Law

President Buhari Signs Climate Change, AMCON Bills Into Law

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law two significant bills passed by the National Assembly, making them part of the Federation's laws. The Climate Change Act arose from a measure submitted by a member of the House of Representatives, Sam Onuigbo, and calls for the mainstreaming of climate change activities as well as the establishment of a National Council on Climate Change. It also prepares the way for environmental and economic accounting, as well as a drive for the country's net-zero emission timeline plan. The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (Amendment) Act amends the AMCON Act No.4, 2010. It extends the...

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