NYSC seeks approval of Trust Fund
Mr Eddy Megwa, Lagos State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has appealed to the Federal Government to approve the proposed Trust Fund for […]
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Buhari seeks Senate’s approval for virement of N276.8bn to fund 2021 budget expenditures
The Senate on Tuesday received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari seeking the Senate’s approval for the virement of N276,757,232,395 billion to fund expenditures […]
CBN grants Airtel Africa approval for super agent
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Airtel Mobile Commerce Nigeria Ltd., a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, approval in principle to operate as a […]
Keyamo optimistic of Buhari’s approval of second phase of public works programme
Mr Festus Keyamo , Minister of State, Labour and Employment, has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would approve the implementation of the second phase […]
MTN Nigeria gets CBN approval for MOMO Payment Service
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc says it has received Approval in Principle from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for a licence application for the MOMO […]
Dakuku queries Wike’s claims of N16bn expenditure on Law School
Claim by Governor Nyesom Wike that the Rivers government is spending N16 billion to build a law school is being challenged by an All Progressives […]
[email protected]: NCC lists next frontiers for industry growth
As NCC, Danbatta, others receive awards As stakeholders in Nigeria commemorate 20 years of telecoms revolution in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has clearly […]
Komolafe Promotes 195 Upstream Regulatory Staf
In a proactive move to stave off any industrial action and boast the dwindling revenue from oil crude oil production, the Chief Executive Officer Nigeria […]
Former Abia governor hails FG’s re-award of Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road
Former Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia has lauded Federal Government’s decision to handover the rehabilitation of the Umuahia-Ikot Ekoene Road to the Nigeria National Petroleum […]
Real Estate used for Money Laundering, IFFs – ICPC Chairman
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN has exposed how real estate is often used […]
NAN defends 2022 budget proposal of N2.2bn before Senate Committee
The management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, presented 2022 budget proposal of N2, 201, 612, 803.74 to the Senate Committee on […]
NEMA begins distribution of food to 35,505 IDPs in Borno
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has began routine distribution of food ration to 35,505 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno. The Coordinator of NEMA […]
ECOWAS Court Dismisses Alleged Human Rights Violation Case Involving Republic of Benin
ECOWAS Court has dismissed a case brought by a Beninois alleging that a law passed by the country’s parliament in 2018 modifying its electoral code […]
Completion of projects enhances living standard – FG
The Federal Government on Thursday said that effective completion of projects would enhance the living standard of people, reduce dangerous threats to lives and properties […]
Okowa presents 2022 budget of N469.5bn to state assembly
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday, presented a budget proposal of N469.5 billion for 2022 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for […]
NUC grants full accreditation in 11 new courses to Bells University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation in 11 new courses to the Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun, The Vice –Chancellor of […]
Drug abuse, trafficking in Nigeria under control – Marwa
The problem of drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria is “on its way to being under control”, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency […]
Okei-Odumakin lauds Senate over passage of e-transmission bill
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, has commended the Nigerian Senate for allowing the inclusion of the use of electronic voting and […]
NCC upbeat on plans for 5G deployment
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC’s) plan for Fifth Generation (5G) technology deployment in the country continues to gather momentum with the Commission confirming that its […]
Rep says 2022 budget best under Buhari’s administration
Rep. Leke Abejide (ADC-Kogi) has rated the 2022 budget submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari as the best in the last six years. Abejide said this […]
Alleged N400m fraud: Absence of judge stalls Olisa Metuh’s re-arraignment
The absence of Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday stalled the re-arraignment of former National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic […]
MDAs sabotaging Buhari’s efforts to provide critical infrastructure – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has raised the alarm that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government are out to sabotage the efforts of […]
Experts laud FG’s approval of new maize variety
Experts in the agricultural sector have lauded the Federal Government for approving the evaluation and open cultivation of the new Tela maize variety. The Tela […]
Big U-Turn: Senate reverses decision on electronic voting, transmission of result, others
Senate has rescinded its position on clause for voting, transmission of electronic result which empowered Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) to determine suitability of transmission of […]
FG approves genetically modified maize for open cultivation
The Federal Government has approved the environmental release and open cultivation of ‘Tela’ Maize, a new maize variety developed by researchers at the Institute for […]