Kaduna State LG polls: Victory for democracy, boost for unity —El Rufai
Governor Nasir El Rufai has said that the results of the last local government elections have demonstrated that the APC government of Kaduna state stands […]
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Manchester City make light work of Arsenal with 5-0 thrashing
Manchester City made light work of thrashing a hapless Arsenal 5-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. It was a result that means the Gunners […]
Borno IGR up by 24 per cent – Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has announced an increase of 24 per cent in the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state. Zulum made the […]
Chinese yuan weakens to 6.4691 against USD Thursday
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 36 pips to 6.4691 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, according to […]
DMO offers FG bonds for subscription at N1000 per unit
The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday offered for subscription more Federal Government bonds at N1000 per unit. According to information in its official website, […]
Group trains stakeholders on community-led conflict resolution in Kaduna
The African Initiative for Peace Building Advocacy and Advancement (Afripeace) on Wednesday trained relevant stakeholders in Kaduna State on inclusive community-ked reconciliation and conflict recovery.Mr […]
French president slapped while greeting crowd, arrest made
A man slapped French President Emmanuel Macron full in the face on Tuesday as he was greeting people behind a fence during a visit to […]
Chinese yuan strengthens 6.4 against dollar Tuesday
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 54 pips to 6.3909 against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, according to the […]
Delta engages 630 youths for ICT empowerment programme
The Delta Ministry of Science and Technology has begun Information Communication Technology Youth Empowerment Programme (ICT-YEP) for 630 youths in the state.Speaking at the opening […]
DMO opens 2 FG bonds for subscription
The Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced the opening of two Federal Government (FGN) savings bonds for subscription at N1000 per unit. According to details […]
NDE trains100 Adamawa youths on modern farming
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Monday began training of 100 unemployed youths in Adamawa on sustainable agriculture to enable them to become self-employed. […]
EFCC Chair Engages Senate Anti- corruption Committee
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa today had his first interactive meeting with members of the Senate Committee […]
Over 1,000 int’l brands to participate in China expo
More than 1,000 global brands from 69 countries and regions will participate in the first China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, organisers said on […]
Plateau SUBEB opens bid for 475 projects
The Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB) on Tuesday opened bid for the award of contracts for the construction and renovation of 475 projects across the 17 […]
CAN urges FG, IGP to intervene in ongoing violence in Kwara
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government and Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intervene in the ongoing violence over […]
NYSC partners private sectors on skill acquisition
Mr Hilary Namasu, the NYSC Director of Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED), has said that the scheme was partnering private sectors on skill acquisition […]
Lagos, Police halt planned #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest, counter rallies
…Individuals, Corporate Bodies Inciting Destruction To Be Prosecuted, Pay Damages – State Govt …CP Reads Riot Acts To Opposing Groups The Lagos State Government has […]
Uni-Abuja students protest hike in tuition fee, others
Students of the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, FCT, on Monday staged a protest onthe Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Expressway and main entrance to the […]
FIRS creates new audit units against illicit financial flow
In a bid to stem illicit financial flow out of Nigeria and improve tax compliance rate in the country, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) […]
Talking points – COVID-19 Second Wave Media Sensitisation
TALKING POINTS – COVID-19 SECOND WAVE MEDIA SENSITISATION 1. Recent Epidemiology records confirm that Nigeria is now facing a rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases […]
Everybody Knew Sam – A tribute to Nda Isaiah, By Ali M. Ali
This year, 2020 will go down in history as the year I wrote the most tributes-some long, some short to eulogize the departed, not to […]
Nigeria’s Cyber crime Act, others ‘put online journalists at risk’ – CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists has enjoined online publishers in Nigeria to rise against the Cybercrime Act, noting that journalists publishing online are vulnerable to […]
Kano fixes Oct. 26 for re-opening of tertiary institutions
The Kano State Government has fixed Oct. 26 for re-opening of the state-owned universities and other higher institutions of learning for continuation of 2019/2020 academic […]
School’s resumption: Zamfara trains 2000 SUBEB officials on COVID-19 protocols
The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB) has started the training of 2000 officials to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 protocols when its schools […]
Kwara certifies tertiary institutions safe for opening from Oct. 12
Kwara State government has certified tertiary institutions in the state to resume academic activities from Monday, Oct. 12. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, […]