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Trump to visit UK in July

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

US President Donald Trump is to visit the UK on Friday 13 July, after previously cancelling a trip amid claims…

British Deputy High commissioner dragged to court over breach of contract

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

A limited liability company, A. Johnson &Sons Nigeria Limited has instituted N17,988.000 suit against the British Deputy High Commissioner, Lagos…

Ekiti rice farmers get N80 million farm inputs

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Ekiti Chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says it has distributed farm inputs worth over N80 million…

Nigerian Govt. reaffirm commitment to support traditional institutions

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Federal Government on Thursday restated its commitment to support traditional institutions in achieving their importance in the society. Minister of…

Navy intercepts vessel with 406 passengers on-board

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Nigerian Navy on Thursday said it had arrested a vessel, MV CHIMBA EXPRESS, with 406 passengers on-board, for unauthorised…

NUJ decries shabby treatment of local journalists in Bauchi state

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi Council, on Thursday decried the shabby treatment of local journalists covering the visit…

Naira achieves marginal gain against dollar at investors’ window

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Naira on Thursday appreciated marginally against the dollar at the investors’ window. The Nigerian currency gained 9 kobo to…

INEC official advocates integrated e-data image capturing

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advocated for an integrated electronic-data capturing of individauls to avoid repeated image capturing…

Ambode: Civil Servants must make government services more Customer-Centric

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has charged civil servants in the state to be more customer-centric in order to attract…

FAAN moves to rid corrupt practices in airports

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Mr Sani Mahmud, Regional Manager, Northern Operation, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says the authority is committed rid all…

Institute tasks NASS on speedy passage of Whistle-blowing policy Bill

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), has urged the National Assembly to expeditiously pass the whistle-blowing…

378.19 shares worth N6.26bn traded on NSE

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Investors traded 378.19 million shares, valued at N6.26 billion in 4,780 deals on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday.…

UBEC set to commence nationwide audit of basic education institutions

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says the 2018 National Personnel Audit of all basic education institutions in the country…

Nigerian Air Force commended for order of battle review

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

President Muhammad Buhari on Thursday commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for reviewing its order of battle in respect of…

Herdsmen/farmers clash: UN, ECOWAS call for urgent action to end crisis

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The UN and ECOWAS on Thursday called for urgent action to curb clashes that occur between farmers and cattle grazers…

NCC remits N49.7bn to Nigerian Govt in Quarter 1

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it remitted N49.7 billion to the Federal Government in the first quarter of 2018.…

Resolve to recover looted funds unshakable – President Buhari

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari said in Bauchi on Thursday that his resolve to ensure the recovery of looted resources was unshakable,…

Scientists invent universal antibody drug against HIV, AIDS

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A research team led by scientists of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) announced Thursday the invention of a universal…

Commission lauds women’s feat to redefine creativity, innovation

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Mr Afam Ezekude, Director General of Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC), say Nigerian women are redefining processes and final outcome of…

400 vehicles, 350 motorcycles impounded in Kwara over various traffic offences

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Kwara Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA), said it had impounded 400 vehicles and 350 motorcycles between January till date…

Unions call for amendment of Minimum Wage Act

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), on Thursday said that the Minimum Wage…

Apapa Truck drivers park on highways to avoid parking fee – Terminal Manager

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Truck drivers shun the Orile-Iganmu Parking Terminal to avoid paying N1,000 daily parking fees, operators of the facility have said.…

Gov. calls for just, implementation of minimum wage

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has advised the organised Labour to demand for fair, just and implementable National Minimum Wage…

NNPC to partner Osun Govt. on renewable energy development

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it will partner Osun government on renewable energy development.

70 countries promise renewed efforts against terrorism funding

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Some 70 countries have promised to take new measures to prevent the funding of terrorist organizations, at the end of…

Judiciary commended over election sequence judgment

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended the Federal High Court judgment which said the National Assembly has no…

Electricity companies lose N20 billion monthly – Official

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Distribution Companies, DISCOs lose about N20bn monthly across the country due to collection gap. The Chief Corporate Service Officer, Kaduna…

Kafin Zaki dam: Bauchi Emir appeals to Buhari to resume work

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, has appealed to the Federal Government to resume work on the Kafin Zaki…

102, 556 PVCs yet to be claimed in Nasarawa state — REC

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Mr Usman Ajidagba, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in charge of Nasarawa Sstate, has said that 102,556 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have…

Anambra Govt. honours 22, partners organisations to combat malaria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Anambra Government on Thursday honoured 22 people and partner organisations for their contribution to reducing malaria scourge in the…

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