By Kadiri Abdulrahman of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) “Government’s printing of Naira simply means loans advanced to states to pay salaries and survive; and not the literal interpretation of printing money from the factory and sharing to the public,” according to Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). It was […]
Traders, commercial bus drivers, tricycles and motorcycle operators have taken over walkways and pavements in most parts of Lagos, denying pedestrians free movement along the city’s busy roads, an investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has revealed. The walkways are passages or paths constructed for pedestrians. To ensure safety, they are often raised […]
By Muftau Adediran The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has called for a total restructuring of the nation’s education system. The Registrar and Chief Executive of COREN, Prof. Joseph Odigure, made the call on Saturday in Owo, Ondo State, while delivering the 10th Convocation Lecture of Achievers University. He pointed out […]
By Augusta Uchediunor The African Union Commission says the continent is making headway in defeating malaria through strong political commitment, increased funding, and innovations devised to improve malaria prevention and control. According to it, most of the achievements have been realised through the “Zero Malaria Starts With Me’’ Campaign” implemented by the AU Commission in […]
The Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle says his administration has released the sum of N1.2 Billion as State Government contribution to all donor assisted projects in the State. Out of the amount, 150 million Naira was released to the state office of Community and Social Development Projects CSDP for the execution of the year 2019/2020 […]
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Imo government has confirmed the attack on Gov. Hope Uzodimma’s house in Omuma Oru East council area on Saturday by unknown gunmen but failed to give number of casualties recorded in the attack. The Commissioner for Information, Declan Emelumba, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday, said few casualties were recorded […]
By Ariwodola Idowu Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, proscribed all labour unions and shut the institution indefinitely on Saturday following a protest over poor staff welfare. The university authorities also instructed students to vacate the campus without delay. These are contained in a statement issued by Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, Head, Directorate of Information and […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned owners/operators of supermarkets and confectioneries to rid their stores of cannabis cookies, biscuits and other products laced with illicit substances. NDLEA Chairman/ Chief Executive, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), gave the warning on Friday while receiving a further briefing on follow-up operations from the Commander, […]
By EricJames Ochigbo The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on pay-per-view tariff has assured Nigerians of its commitment to abolish indiscriminate charges by satellite service providers. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Unyime Idem (PDP-Akwa Ibom), gave the assurance on Friday while addressing newsmen at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Idem said that […]
Sudan has threatened to sue the Italian company implementing the Nile dam and the Ethiopian government if the second filling of the dam is conducted without a legal deal. Sudanese Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Yasir Abbas issued the threat in a tweet. “In case the second filling is conducted without reaching a legal deal, […]