AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

FG SUSPENDS ALL NIHOTOUR ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES NATIONWIDE. (PHOTO).


 FG SUSPENDS ALL NIHOTOUR ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES NATIONWIDE


The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has announced the immediate suspension of all enforcement activities carried out by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) across the country.


In a statement by the Special assistant to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy on Media & Publicity Nneka Ikem  Anibeze, this decision, approved by the Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, follows a comprehensive review of recent enforcement operations by NIHOTOUR and growing concerns expressed by stakeholders within the hospitality and tourism sectors.


According to the Minister, the suspension is necessary to restore order, protect the rights of operators, and ensure that regulatory activities are conducted within the limits of the law and in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.


The suspension includes, but is not limited to:

Field inspections and compliance raids

Demand notices, fines, and regulatory sanctions

Licensing or registration enforcement

Any activity by NIHOTOUR officials involving police or third-party security operatives


The Ministry emphasized that it remains the supervising authority over NIHOTOUR, as established by law and reinforced by the Institute's gazetted operational mandate.


The Federal Government assures stakeholders that every regulatory action going forward will be grounded in law, professionalism, and industry-wide consultation. A multi-stakeholder engagement will be convened to clarify grey areas in the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act and prevent future disruptions.

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