5th Columnists and the soul of NISER, By Dapo Bruce
The easiest way for falsehood to triumph is to let it run amok unchallenged. Dr. Folarin Gbadebo Smith’s first term as Director General of the […]
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Afreximbank pledges support for ARSO in harmonising automotive standards in Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged support for African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) in harmonising standards for automotive sector on the continent. This is […]
NYSC deploys 1,559 corps members in Jigawa
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1,559 corps members for the 2021 Batch ‘A’ stream II orientation course to Jigawa, the News Agency […]
State police will address insecurity in Nigeria – Gyang
Sen. Istifaus Gyang (PDP-Plateau) says the creation of state police will help to address myriad of security challenges facing the country.Gyang, representing Plateau North Senatorial […]
Troops foil another attack in Imo, neutralize IPOB Commander, others
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Nigerian Army have foiled another attack on Imo state police command and neutralized four assailants. This was disclosed in a […]
USAID partners centre in campaign against GBV
The Nigeria Early Recovery Initiative (NERI), a component of the United States Agency for International Development Office Transition Initiative (USAID/OTI), is collaborating with the Salama […]
Over 1,700 NYSC members in Kano match for Nigeria’s unity
No fewer than 1,737, 2021 Batch ‘A’ stream II, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to Kano State on Saturday staged a walk to […]
Amaechi solicits military protection for rail projects
Minister of Transportation Chibuike Amaechi has called on the Nigerian Army to provide security protection for the workers on Kaduna-Kano, Kano-Maradi and Maiduguri-Port Harcourt rail […]
Abia council boss urges ABSU to promote Akwete fabric
Mr Chuks Wabara, the Executive Chairman, Ukwa East Local Government Area, Abia has urged the Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) to help in the promotion […]
Constitution amendment: Only 10 of 196 FCT districts fully developed — Minister
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, says only 10 out of the 196 districts of the FCT are fully developed […]
HND/BSC dichotomy Bill: Stakeholders emphasise skill over certificate
Some stakeholders on Thursday reacted to the Bill for removal of dichotomy between HND and BSC holders and suggested that emphasis should be on skills […]
Senate passes bill removing dichotomy between degree, HND holders
The Senate has passed a bill prohibiting employers of labour from discriminating between university degree holders and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate holders. This was […]
FG offers health workers enhanced hazard allowance, says Ngige
The Federal Government has made an offer to increase hazard allowance for all health workers in government health establishments in the country. Minister of Labour […]
Insecurity: UN, Minister seek women’s participation in dialogue, peace processes
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, United Nations (UN) and other stakeholders have advocated increased women participation in peace and security processes in […]
Ogun Govt. expresses concern over underage smoking
Ogun Government on Monday expressed concern over increased rate of smoking by underage, especially secondary school students.The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, expressed […]
UNICEF urges parents to protect children against violence
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says parents should always protect their children or wards against all forms of violence. Dr Wilfred Mammah, a child […]
Ondo govt. creates legal services department in MDAs, deploys counsel
The Ondo government on Friday said it had approved the establishment of Department of Legal Services in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) in the […]
Institutes bicker over bill to give legal backing to forensic institute
The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (CIFCFEN) and the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria(CIFIPN) have squabbled over move […]
Stakeholders express divergent views on proposed legislation to scrap NYSC
Stakeholders have expressed divergent views on the proposed bill seeking to scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which passed through second reading at the […]
Kano awards contract for establishment of 200 milk collection centres
The Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has awarded contract for the establishment of 200 milk collection centres across the state. The News Agency […]
Constitution needs constant review – Omo-Agege
The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, says Nigerian constitution needed to be constantly reviewed for the benefit of the citizens. Omo-Agege, Chairman, Senate Committee […]
Lagos pays N4.2bn pension arrears in two years, says commissioner
The Lagos State Government says it has paid over N4.2 billion to its pensioners, under the Defined Benefits Scheme, otherwise known as ‘Pay As You […]
DG Galaxy Backbone bags Businessday award
Prof. Muhammad Abubakar, Director General of the Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has been recognised with ”Businessday Excellence in Public Service Award” for his dedication and transformational […]
China honours deceased nuclear power expert
Renowned Chinese nuclear power expert Peng Shilu, who passed away in March, was granted the title ‘Role Model of the Times’ recently for his contribution […]
Bill to repeal pension law for ex-governors, deputies scales second reading in Lagos
A bill to repeal the Public Officer Holder (Payment of Pension Law 2007) has scaled second reading at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The […]