The National Assembly has suspended the recruitment of 774,000 Nigerians for the Special Public Works programme under the National Directorate of Employment. The recruitment, which was meant to ease the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on citizens was suspended following the argument between some lawmakers who engaged in a shouting match with Minister of State for … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Wednesday hinted that the leadership of the House has commenced moves to resolve the face off between both the Chambers of the National Assembly and the Minister for State of Labour and Productivity and Employment Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN over the recruitment of 774,000 … Read more
Minister of state, labour and employment, Festus Keyamo on Tuesday said some politicians are threatening him over the recruitment into the special public works programme. You recall that Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, on April 6, announced that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the engagement of 774,000 Nigerians for the programme implemented … Read more
The introduction of another lockdown in the country would be counterproductive, we just must learn to leave with it, says Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, (SAN). Ekohotblog understands that the Minister could be reacting to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s statement on the level of compliance in the state. Recall on Saturday, Lagos State … Read more
The Federal Government has approved the sum of $1.6bn for new Seaport construction in Portacourt and Warri. Ekohotblog gathered that the two new seaports is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to decongest the Lagos ports. According to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, two ports would be built in the Pessu area of Warri, … Read more
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr Festus Keyamo while being visited by the members of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abuja Chapter disclosed the Federal Government would intensify efforts to fight piracy in the entertainment industry. The members of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abuja Chapter, led by its Chairman, Mr Alvin … Read more
Tunde Moshood Jnr, the publisher of popular weekly celebrity news magazine, Enquirer, has been appointed Special Assistant on Media to Minister of Labour (state), Mr. Festus Keyamo. The seasoned journalist himself shared the good news to friends on Saturday afternoon via social media pages. Tunde, is a thoroughbred celebrity journalist whose professionalism spans about two … Read more
– Festus Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has spoken about his redeployment – Keyamo was redeployed from the Niger Delta Affairs Ministry as Minister of State to the Ministry of Labour and Employment – He tweeted that he is ready to serve the Buhari government in any capacity Festus Keyamo, a Senior … Read more
-Festus Keyamo commends President Buhari for his redeployment -Keyamo stated that he is ready to serve in any position –Senator Tayo Alasoadura is to move to Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs as Minister of State Festus Keyamo has reacted to his immediate redeployment by President Muhammadu Buhari. A statement Tuesday evening by Willie Bassey, Director … Read more
– President Buhari has approved redeployment of Festus Keyamo to the ministry of labour and employment – This came about one month after his assumption in the office minister of state for Niger Delta Affairs – The redeployment is said to take effect from today, Tuesday 24th September The Minister of State for Niger Delta … Read more