NYSC members kick against scrapping of scheme, stage unity march in Anambra
No fewer than 2,500 corps members participating in the ongoing orientation programme in Anambra, on Saturday held a protest march against the proposed scrapping of […]
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IITA donates improved seed varieties to FCTA
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has donated improved seed varieties to the FCTA Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat to enhance agricultural production. The […]
NPC seeks support of UNILORIN radio on census sensitisation
Mr Razak Gidado, Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission (NPC) in Kwara, has appealed to the University of Ilorin to use its FM radio station to […]
IFAD/FG/NDDC LIFE-ND project disburses N20m start-up funds to Ondo farmers
The IFAD-funded Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises -Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) has disbursed over N20 million to Ondo farmers on behalf of the Federal Government (FG) and […]
FG opens bid for Highway Development, Management Initiative
The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing will officially open the bid for Value Added Concession under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI) on […]
Taiwan turns down China’s offer to sell vaccines to local governments
Taiwanese health authorities on Wednesday turned down an apparent offer by China to sell BioNTech vaccines to city and county governments. Central Epidemic Command Center […]
231 corps members receive COVID-19 vaccine in Anambra
231 National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members have been administered with Astra Zeneka COVID-19 Vaccine at the Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, Permanent Orientation Camp in Anambra.Mr Kehinde Aremu, […]
Kaduna Crash: UI mourns postgraduate student, Brig. Gen. Olayinka
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Adebola Ekanola, has commiserated with the family of Brig.- Gen. Olatunji Luqman Olayinka, who died along […]
Anambra guber: YPP commence sales of nomination/expression of interest forms May 24
Young Progressive Party (YPP) will, on Monday, commence sales of nomination and expression of interest forms to its governorship aspirants on May 24, ahead of […]
China’s ambassador cancels meeting with German lawmakers over Uighurs
China’s ambassador to Germany on Thursday cancelled a meeting with members of parliament in response to a hearing in the Bundestag’s human rights committee on […]
Kaduna govt. publishes 723 projects worth N63.6bn executed in 5 years — NGO
An NGO, Follow Taxes says Kaduna State Government has published 723 projects worth N63.6 billion it executed between 2016 and 2020 for Nigerians to track […]
Ayade introduces housing scheme for civil servants
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has introduced a sustainable and affordable Housing Scheme for Civil Servants in the State.Mrs Geraldine Akpet-Ekanem, the Head of […]
Insecurity: Ondo Govt gives commercial drivers 3 weeks to register
The Ondo State Government on Wednesday gave commercial drivers three weeks to register with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). Dr Doyin Odebowale, the Senior […]
2,000 Ondo communities to benefit from NDDC electricity project
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is happy with the pace of work on its N6 billion naira 132/33KV sub-station for over 2,000 […]
Foundation to unveil Saving Leaders’ Club in Kwara Schools
Saving Dreams Foundation, says it will unveil Saving Leaders of Tomorrow Club in secondary schools, to promote reading, writing, and speaking skills in Kwara State. […]
Judge Pantami on service records, not past comments–Forum
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Advocates Forum, has appealed to Nigerians to judge Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy on his service […]
Council poll: ADP tasks members in FCT ahead of primaries
Action Democratic Party (ADP) has urged its members to maintain peace and remain united during its April 24 primaries, ahead of council elections in the […]
PDP welcomes LG polls in Lagos State
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State on Wednesday said it welcomed the conduct of local government polls in July as announced by Lagos […]
DMO lists N150b FG bonds for auction
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on Wednesday, announced the auctioning of three Federal Government bonds of N150billion at N1,000 per unit. Details obtained from DMO’s […]
Expert recommends mechanised agriculture for nation’s economic growth
An agricultural expert, Mr Austin Nnodim, has recommended mechanised agriculture in the country, saying it has a great potential to propel rapid economic growth.Nnodim, who […]
Nasarawa Chief Judge pardons 47 inmates
The Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Aisha Bashir, has granted pardon to 47 inmates of federal prisons in Lafia, Keffi, and Nasarawa, awaiting trial.Bashir, […]
TRCN boss advocates one-teacher-one-laptop policy to revamp education
Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, Registrar and Chief Executive, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, (TRCN) has called for a one-teacher-one-laptop policy across Nigeria. The registrar made the […]
My Vaccination Story, By Azu Ishiekwene
It wasn’t planned. I was seeing off my neighbour and friend on Thursday evening when one of the officers of our estate residents’ association called out to […]
Appeal Court to hear property suit involving Skye Bank, SAN July 5
The Court of Appeal, Abuja division has fixed July 5 for hearing in property suit lodged against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), J.B. Majiyagbe […]
CODE, ICPC partner on constituency projects in Kaduna
An NGO, Connected Development (CODE) on Friday sought the partnership of the Independence Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to track constituency projects […]