I received over 900 messages over Electoral Act Amendment – Lawan
By Haruna Salami The pressure being mounted on the National Assembly came to the fore when the Senate received report on Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill […]
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Senate passes bills establishing 3 universities
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary session passed bills establishing three universities. The bills are Federal University of Science and Technology Lau, Taraba State, Federal […]
Alleged nude video: Police sue woman over allegation to blackmail ex-Gov. Ohakim
The police authorities have filed a suit against Mrs Chinyere Amuchiena Igwegbe over allegation to blackmail former Governor of Imo, Ikedi Ohakim. The police, in a suit number: CR/187/2021 […]
South-South Forum says passage of PIB will make NNPC more accountable
South-South Emerging Leaders’ Forum (SELF) has expressed optimism that the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will make the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) […]
Senate set to consider 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8bn
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the Senate will on Wednesday, consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s N895.8 billion supplementary budget request. Lawan made […]
Electoral Act: Time to resist dangerous manipulation by NASS -Statement by CSOs, Activists
4 July 2021 #SaveOurElections #NoToMannualTransmissionOfResults #SaveNGElectoralIntegrity ELECTORAL ACT: TIME TO RESIST THE DANGEROUS MANIPULATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY As everyone may be aware, the National […]
LCCI, others cautiously optimistic as NASS passes PIB
Stakeholders in the oil and gas sector on Thursday welcomed the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) by the National Assembly after almost two […]
Reps move to clamp down on dubious estate developers
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has set up an ad-hoc Committee to investigate complaints of alleged misconduct of real estate […]
Senate to consider 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8bn on Wednesday
The Senate will on Wednesday consider the 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8 billion. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan saidd this in his remarks on […]
Buhari, Folarin eulogise late Ajimobi’s legendary achievements
Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-Oyo North) and Sen. Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central) on Friday eulogised the legendary achievements of the late former Gov. Abiola Ajimobi. The duo, in […]
JUSUN strike suspension: Lawyers express different views
Some Lagos-based lawyers have described as laudable, suspension of the 64-day-old strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The lawyers told the News […]
NAFDAC partners Global alliance to enhance ease of doing business
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced partnership with Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) to put […]
Minister calls for establishment of more arbitration institutions
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, has called for the establishment and strengthening of more arbitration institutions in line with international […]
2023: NCWS calls for more women participation
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has called on politicians who will contest for various elective posts in the 2023 general elections to field […]
Diversification: LCCI seeks FG’s intervention on hinderances to agric sector
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has tasked the Federal Government to fashion out measures that would enable Nigeria achieve its diversification agenda […]
Kidnapping: Lawyers oppose bill seeking to criminalise ransom payment
Some Lagos-based lawyers on Friday opposed a bill proposed by the Senate seeking a 15-year jail term for any person found guilty of paying ransom […]
JUSUN: Lagos lawyers bemoan effect of strike on police stations
Some Lagos-based lawyers on Monday expressed concern over the effect of the ongoing strike by the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on police stations […]
LCCI wants Govt. to take action for improved FDI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has advised government to do more in addressing the nation’s security problems. This, it said, was necessary […]
Empowerment: Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce visits Agege LG, seeks partnership
The Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA) on Thursday visited Agege Local Government seeking partnership in youth empowerment and skill acquisitions among […]
Bill to establish Federal College of Education in Abia passes 2nd reading
Bill for an Act to establish Federal College of Education, Bende in Abia has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill which […]
Reps want NHIS to cover TB treatment
The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to include Tuberculosis (TB) in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) package. The call was […]
Reps task ministries on elimination of open defection
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministries of Health and Water Resources to prioritise rural water and sanitation projects to ensure that […]
Bakassi council presents N9.6bn 2021 appropriation bill
The Chairman of Bakassi Local Government Council, Cross River, Mr Amboni Iyadim, has presented an appropriation bill of N9,627,899,839 for the 2021 fiscal year. He […]
BENCCIMA lauds ongoing nationwide survey of business establishments
Mr John Imalingmhe, Director-General, Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA), has commended the ongoing survey of business establishments in the country. Imalingmhe […]
Alleged document falsification: Court fixes Feb. 23 for arraignment of Lawyer
A Wuse Zone Two Magistrates’ Court, Abuja on Monday, has fixed Feb. 23, for the arraignment of a legal practitioner, James Idih, for allegedly falsifying […]