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Nigeria’s OAGF clarifies “6 months ultimatum” to World Bank
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has clarified media reports that the federal government issued a “six-month ultimatum” to the World Bank.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, on Saturday in Abuja.
He explained that the comments by the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, to the World Bank delegation were intended to encourage timely consideration.
The AGF emphasised that the facilities being accessed by Nigeria were loans and not grants.
He said that the timely release of funds would ensure that projects tied to such facilities were implemented within planned timelines and fiscal cycles.
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“At no point did the AGF issue a threat or ultimatum to the World Bank. Rather, he underscored the importance of stronger collaboration and favourable consideration in the processing.
“There was no objection requests by the OAGF to the World Bank when such requests for the deployment of Projects Accountants, and others that has a duration of more than six months before the project closure.
“The OAGF remains committed to maintaining a cordial and productive relationship with the World Bank and other development partners, and effective public financial management in Nigeria.
“The Office reiterates its commitment to ongoing reforms, including the digitalisation of financial management processes, in line with global best practices,” he said. (NAN)
BY IUR REPORTER—The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.8 billion through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) implementing gateways as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and expand access to quality primary healthcare services across Nigeria.
The funding is expected to consolidate recent gains in population health outcomes and disease control while ensuring that more Nigerians, regardless of their location or socio-economic status, have access to essential healthcare services.
The approval was one of the key resolutions reached at the 15th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on the National Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), and Government and Donor-Funded Programmes and Initiatives.
The meeting was co-chaired by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako.
During the meeting, the committee reviewed key performance indicators, financial reports, programme implementation milestones, and emerging priorities requiring policy attention. Members also identified strategic measures to address implementation bottlenecks and agreed on timelines for delivering priority interventions ahead of the next quarterly review.
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration among government institutions and development partners to reinforce Nigeria’s health system and accelerate the delivery of impactful healthcare interventions nationwide.
The latest funding injection underscores the Federal Government’s continued efforts to improve healthcare financing, increase access to quality primary healthcare services, and build a more resilient health system capable of meeting the needs of Nigerians.
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a ₦6 million fine on Saudi Airlines for what it described as consumer-protection-related violations.
Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, disclosed this on Friday.
Mr Achimugu stated that the sanction became necessary after the airline failed to resolve several outstanding consumer issues, despite repeated interventions by the regulator and an extended period granted for compliance.
According to him, the NCAA had previously stepped in to support the airline in managing a situation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja a few months ago that could have escalated into violence.
He noted that the authority had also given Saudi Airlines additional time to address pending complaints and comply with the regulator’s determinations, but the airline failed to meet its obligations.
“The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has sanctioned Saudi Airlines to the tune of ₦6 million for consumer protection-related infractions,” Mr Achimugu said.
He explained that the enforcement action was taken to ensure compliance with Part 19 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023, which outlines the rights of air passengers and the responsibilities of airlines operating in the country.
The NCAA expressed hope that the sanction would encourage the airline to improve its operations in Nigeria and strengthen its commitment to passenger welfare.
Mr Achimugu emphasised that passengers travelling to and from Nigeria deserve to be treated fairly and with respect by all airlines operating in the country.
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He added that while the authority would continue to support Saudi Airlines and other carriers to operate efficiently, it would not hesitate to enforce regulatory standards where necessary to protect consumers.
Saudi Airlines had yet to respond to the NCAA’s sanctions as of the time of filing this report.
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