NLC warns against politicising nation’s security challenges
The Ebonyi chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned against any attempt by leaders to politicise the country’s increasing security challenges. The state […]
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Lagos govt pays 358 retirees N1bn for April
The Lagos State Government says it has credited the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) of 358 retirees with more than N1 billion for the month of […]
Lagos govt. adopts wet season technology for road maintenance
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) says it now uses cold mix asphalt to ensure uninterrupted road maintenance during the rainy season. The General […]
FEC approves Poverty Reduction Strategy to address worsening poverty
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) as part of deliberate measures to address the worsening poverty […]
Youths in Oyo State engaged in agriculture businesses smile to their banks
Youths in Oyo State engaged in agriculture businesses with support of two international organisations are smiling to their banks. Support came to the youths from […]
Dogara calls for unity as panacea for peace, security
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on Nigerians to be united in stemming the tide of insecurity and ensure peace […]
Ekiti SUBEB assures fairness, transparency in contract awards
The Chairman, the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, says the ongoing process of awarding contracts for the UBEC/SUBEB 2019 projects […]
Auto crash: FRSC advocates investment in Vehicle Transit Areas project
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for investment in the Vehicle Transit Areas (VTA) project to improve road safety, security of cargoes and […]
Ramadan: FCT residents decry rising prices of foodstuff, fruits
As Ramadan enters one week, some residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Tuesday expressed worry over the high cost of food items and […]
Women’s affirmative action in ECOWAS attainable with Constitutional reviews — Speaker
Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Sidie Tunis has called for a constitutional review in member states, as the best solution to attain affirmative action for […]
We have critical security situation in South-East, South-South – I-G
The Acting Inspector- General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba says there are critical security situation in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones of the […]
FG begins revalidation of vocational skills development policy –Perm Sec
The Federal Government has begun revalidating the National Policy on Vocational Skills Development in the country, according to Dr Yerima-Peter Tarfa, Permanent secretary, Federal Ministry […]
Osinbajo to Ag. I-G: You must restore confidence, dignity of NPF
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has challenged the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to restore confidence and the dignity of the Nigeria […]
JUSUN Strike: Lagos courts shut
In compliance with the nationwide strike embarked on by judiciary workers under the aegis of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), all High and Magistrates […]
Oyo CAN Chairman tasks Christians on political participation
Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Oyo State Chapter, has urged Christian leaders to encourage their followers to participate in politics. […]
COVID-19: VSF donates hand wash stations to schools
The Victim Support Fund (VSF) Emergency Taskforce on COVID-19 on Wednesday donated items to three schools in Edo to curb the spread of the disease. […]
JUSUN threatens strike to demand financial autonomy for judiciary
The Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has threatened to embark on a “warning strike’’ if the Federal Government continued to delay the implementation of […]
NCoS trains 35 non-custodial officers in Edo
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Edo Command, has begun a three-day training workshop for no fewer than 35 non-custodial officers of the facility. The News […]
Customs clarifies duties payable by airlines
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says airlines registered in Nigeria and providing commercial air transport services are entitled to duty-free importation of their aircrafts, engines, […]
Unanswered Questions in 2020 Finance Act and Implications for Procurement, By Mohammed Bougei Attah
A couple of weeks ago, I presented a position paper on the controversies surrounding the Finance Act 2020 as it affect the term ‘Confirmation of […]
Fatimah: Disabled school girl gets Scholarship to University level
The Penlight Centre has announced automatic scholarship from primary school to university level for Fatima Yushau, a physically disabled and orphaned schoolgirl whose plight was […]
Assembly passes Osun HIV anti-discrimination bill
The Osun House of Assembly on Wednesday, passed the state HIV and AIDS anti-discriminatory bill.This followed the adoption of a motion by Majority Leader, Mr […]
COVID-19: Access Bank, Xploit Consulting donate hand washing facilities to Niger schools
Xploit Consulting Ltd and Access Bank PLC, on Saturday, donated 20 hand washing facilities to 10 schools in Niger state to help stem the spread […]
COVID-19: NGO calls for transparency in funds management
Connected Development (CODE), a non-governmental organisation, has called on stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability in managing funds for COVID-19 pandemic. The organisation notes that […]
NITDA: Turning Nigerian youths from liability to assets
By Ibrahim Hassan Nigeria is among the youngest countries in the world in terms of the ratio of its youth to old citizens. But one […]