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FG vows to track monies released for BHCPF implementation in North-West

05 Nov

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FG vows to track monies released for BHCPF implementation in North-West

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November 5, 2025

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The federal government has vowed to track all monies released for the implementation of Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in its new 2.0 Guidelines.Dr. Oreshoremi Ogbe, the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) Secretary, stated this at the onboarding of State Oversight Committees (SOCs) from the North-West zone held in Zaria, Kaduna State. He expressed concern that the 2023 BHCPF Audit Report showed persistent accountability issues, stressing the need for stricter oversight to ensure funds released reach the citizens in dire need. SPONSOR AD Dr. Ogbe assured that the Federal Government would follow due process to ensure that monies earmarked for the implementation of BHCPF benefit the most vulnerable layer of the society. PDP crisis: Wike’s men suspend Damagum, hail verdict against convention We don’t tolerate religious persecution in Nigeria, Tinubu replies Trump According to him, Guideline 2.0, recently inaugurated...

05 Nov

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Help Your Community Garden Grow

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November 5, 2025

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Applications now open for the 2025-26 Community Gardens Grants ProgramGrants of up to $10,000 available for community gardening projectsOpening of grants coincides with National Community Gardens DayCook Government committed to building inclusive communities and promoting active, healthy lifestylesCommunity organisations and local governments are encouraged to branch out and apply for grants of up to $10,000 as part of the State Government's Community Garden Grants Program. Grants provided through the program support the establishment and development of sustainable and edible community gardens in Western Australia. Uniquely, this year's program coincides with National Community Gardens Day. On this day, community gardens are invited to open their gates to welcome visitors and demonstrate the benefits that community gardening provides. Growing the patronage and membership of gardens is a key objective of the Community Gardens Grant program, as it encourages relationships between...

05 Nov

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Congressional Stalemate Creates Chaos for Obamacare Shoppers

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November 5, 2025

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This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Even with sign-up season underway, the fate of the enhanced premium tax credits that make coverage more affordable for 92% of enrollees remains up in the air, with the prospect of significantly higher premiums looming. But there are steps marketplace shoppers can take to ensure they make the right choices for the upcoming plan year. 1. Understand How We Got Here In 2021, as part of a covid-era relief package, the ACA premium tax credits were enhanced to lower costs for previously eligible people and expand eligibility to people with incomes over 400% of the federal poverty level (which amounts...