Anambra Guber poll: Red Cross urges all to shun violence
The Nigerian Red Cross Society has called on all persons involved in the Anambra Gubernatorial poll, slated for Nov. 6, to shun violence as well […]
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JAMB remits N3.51bn as 2021 operating surplus
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has remitted N3.51 billion to the national treasury as part of its 2021 operating surplus. The […]
JAMB remits N3.51bn operating surplus to Treasury
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has remitted the sum of N3.51b to the national treasury as part of its 2021 operating […]
2023: Omo-Agege hails PIA, says APC won’t field Muslim- Muslim ticket
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said the Petroleum Industry Act would transform the nation’s oil and gas industry into a […]
Jonathan leaves for Kenya to attend AU high-level retreat on mediation –Media aide
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will depart Abuja, on Saturday, for Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to attend the 12th African Union (AU) High-Level Retreat on […]
Komolafe, Upstream Commission Boss, Assures of Increased Investments in Oil Sector
The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC) Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, has pledged the Federal Government’s commitment to shore up the nation’s oil production […]
COAS lauds committee on reform of AFN
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has commended the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Advisory and Implementation Committee on […]
Coalition of civil society network advocates amendment of NSCDC Act, merger with police
A Coalition of Civil Society Networks (CCSN), on Monday, staged a protest to advocate the amendment of the Act establishing the Nigerian Security and Civil […]
More than12million children traumatised, afraid to go to school- Buhari
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As Nigeria hosts fourth International Conference on Safe Schools Declaration with the theme “Ensuring Safe Education for All: From Commitment to Practice”,President […]
FG commences review of Factories Act 2004
The Federal Government says it has commenced the process of reviewing the obsolete subsidiary regulations of the Factories Act, 2004. Dr Yerima Tarfa, Permanent Secretary, […]
CBN’s N15trn Infrastructure Fund key to Nigeria’s economic growth – Expert
A construction industry expert, Mr Temitope Runsewe has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its proposed N15 trillion Infrastructure Fund, saying it was […]
New Upstream Boss, Komolafe assures ex DPR staff of no job losses
Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC), has assured staff of its defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) of no job […]
Public Finance Mgt: FRC commences advocacy to geopolitical zones
By Chimezie Godfrey As part of efforts to enthrone the culture of transparency, accountability and prudence in public finance management in Nigeria, the Fiscal Responsibility […]
Oyo Govt. Promises Integration of Local Farmers Into Development Plan
Oyo State Government has reassured smallholder farmers of improved support and integration into the development plan of the state, in accordance with the four points agenda […]
The hollow rituals of democracy, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Sometime in 1996, my good friend, the late Abidina Coomassie, published a book, Political Opportunism, in which he primarily excoriated the political enemies […]
COP26: UNGA president to boost more confidence in climate action
President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Abdulla Shahid has expressed his intention to boost more confidence in climate action. […]
NBA commends CAC’s new data protection policy
The Secretary, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Yola, Mr Gabriel Adigwu, has lauded the Corporate Affairs Commission’s new data protection policy, noting that customers were now […]
We have zero tolerance for impersonation, malpractice says JAMB Registrar
Prof Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), on Wednesday, said the series of measures introduced to curb impersonation and examination malpractices had […]
Lalong inaugurates committee for Plateau Agenda 2050
Gov. Simon Lalong inaugurated a 17-man steering committee for “Plateau Agenda 2050’’, a long term development plan for the state on Wednesday in Jos. He […]
Railways: Back on track in North East
By Modu Abba One of the major achievements of the Buhari Administration that is often underrated is the unwavering commitment to the restoration and modernization […]
CAC set to block fraudulent registration applications- Abubakar
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has expressed determination to block suspected fraudulent applications aimed at registering new companies similar to existing ones trying to take […]
ECOWAS will continue to sustain democratic rule in sub-region — Speaker
Dr Sidie Tunis, Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament, has assured that the Community’s institutions remain committed to promoting the principles of human rights, democracy, rule of law, […]
Presidency: FG ready to collaborate with professional bodies
The federal government is ready to collaborate with well-established bodies and professionals to enhance capacity building in the area of service delivery. Speaking when he received […]
Reps Committee on Army supports NA Aviation
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chairman House Committee on Army, Honourable Abdulrazak Namdas expressed the support of the House of Representatives Committee on Army for the […]
Court orders Covenant University to pay ex-staff N10.3m as damages, terminal benefit
The National Industrial Court on Thursday ordered Covenant University, Ota to pay its former staff Dr. Adekunle Oyeyemi the sum of N10.3 million as general […]