S.J News• [Jan 20, 2013]

S.J News• [Jan 20, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Health: Constitution of new boards for FG University Teaching Hospitals, National Food &Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) approved by President Jonathan. Telecoms Operators: Ban on promotions & lotteries to be lifted soon for operators who met Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in December, 2012 -Eugene Juwah (Executive Vice Chairman, NCC). NEMA: National Emergency Management Agency to train no fewer than 154,800 community volunteers nationwide on quick response & disaster management before March, 2014 -Muhammed Sani-Sidi (DG, NEMA). 2012 Budget: Lagos state attains 89% budget performance for 2012 budget; Highest since inception of administration in 2007 -Gov Babatunde Fashola (Lagos). Aviation: 11 additional airports to be re-modelled as soon as 1st set of 11 undergoing re-modelling is completed & commissioned by end of 1st quarter, 2013 -Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Kano: Ado Bayero (Emir of Kano) survives Saturday afternoon attack on convoy by unknown gunmen in Kano. Ports: House of Reps sets up joint committee to investigate decongestion delay in Lagos & Port Harcourt ports; Recommendations to be made within 3 weeks, not normal 6 weeks. 2 Oath Takings: President Barack Obama & VP Joe Biden to be officially sworn-in 2day & ceremonially on January 21, 2013, as courts & public institutions do not open on Sundays.