Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
2018 budget: No scheduled date for passage yet – Senate
The Senate on Tuesday said there was no date yet for the passage of the 2018 Budget.
Federal Govt. to auction N70bn bonds March auction – DMO
The Federal Government has offered for subscription by auction N70 billion worth of bonds in its March 21 auction, says…
FBN Holdings announce new appointments
FBN Holdings on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Olawale Ariyibi as Chairman of the Board, FBNQuest Capital Ltd; and…
FG evaluate 240 projects for ERGP focus labs – Udoma
Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, the Minister of Budget and National Planning says that the Federal Government has so far screened…
Gov. Gaidam urges colleagues to prioritise salaries, pensions
The Governor made this remark at the official commissioning of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) House in Abuja.
1.4m PVCs still uncollected in Lagos — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Tuesday said that about 1.4 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)…
Certification of 4 International Airports to begin – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has begun the process of certifying the Aminu Kano International Airport,…
Capital market indices up by 0.04%
Key indicators of performance at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed on Tuesday with a marginal growth of 0.04 per…
Zimbabwean Doctors on Nationwide strike over pay, drug shortages
Doctors in Zimbabwe on Tuesday began a nationwide strike and would not return to work until the government meets their…
Fishery research institute Bill passes 2nd reading
Bill for an Act to Establish the Fisheries Research Institute of Nigeria on Tuesday passed second reading at the House…
Football academies set for battle at LEG Lagos Challenge
Football devotees in Lagos will be treated to the finest moments in football skills and thrills as the Leg Lagos…
INEC urged to recognize Omotosho as Labour Party national chairman
Labour Party on Tuesday, decried the refusal of Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to recognize Dr Mike Omotosho as its National…
Buhari sacks Boroh as Amnesty Coordinator, appoints Dokubo
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Brig. General Paul Boroh as Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta…
Kwara state to adopt non-payment of pension to former Govs., Deputy
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has signed into law an amendment bill stopping payment of pension to former governors and deputy governors…
Security agencies partner to boost security in Bayelsa
The Military Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe, in Bayelsa, has pledged to support the Nigerian Police Force in…
Ethnic violence kills 40 in eastern Congo – official
At least 40 people have been killed in ethnic violence in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo between Hema cattle herders…
Sports Commissioner says State Govt. ready to develop tennis
The Commissioner for Youths and Sports in Enugu, Joseph Udedi, on Tuesday reiterated the state government’s readiness to develop the…
Self-piloted ‘air taxi’ takes to sky in New Zealand
A California-based company unveiled an autonomous “air taxi” on Tuesday in Christchurch, with an eye on revolutionising personal air travel…
2018 UTME: JAMB commended for hitch-free exercise
As the conduct of the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) enters the third day, candidates have applauded the Joint…
United States congratulates Pope Francis in 5th anniversary
The U.S. has congratulated Pope Francis on the fifth anniversary of his election to the See in Rome.
PDP chairman tags APC as failures over failed promises
Prince Uche Secondus, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman claimed that the government of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has…
4 die in herdsmen attack on Ebonyi community
The Ebonyi Police Command on Monday in Abakaliki confirmed a herdsmen attack on the Onunwakpu community of Izzi Local Government…
UN wants Saudi Arabia to end discrimination against women
A UN rights watchdog on Monday called on Saudi Arabia to end discriminatory practices against women, including its pervasive system…
Bauchi govt., Sky Bank to partner on hospital e-revenue collection
The Bauchi State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sky Bank on e- revenue collection in hospitals…
Measles: Enugu state to immunize 500,000 children
Enugu State Government, on Monday, inaugurated 13-day measles immunisation campaign, targeting 500,034 children between nine months and five years.
2018 FIFA World Cup: ‘British threats to boycott tournament hurt ties, sport’
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Monday that British threats to boycott the 2018 FIFA World Cup would damage ties with…
Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria depart from March 18
The Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports on Monday announced that Nigeria’ s contingent to the XXI Commonwealth Games in…
2018 UTME: CBT going on smoothly in UNN – supervisors
The ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Computer Based Test (CBT), has been going on without any hitch at the…
Right policies, incentives in place to attract investors – Enelamah
Mr Okechukwu Enelamah, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, on Monday said right policies and incentives had been put…
MSMEs to undergo NAFDAC registration in Nasarawa State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will register more Micro, Small and Medium…