By Okuanwan Offiong Network providers across the different telecommunications network in Lagos say they are yet to receive approval to resume registration of new Subscriber Identification Module (SIM). The telecom operators made the disclosure in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. NAN recalls that the Federal Government suspended […]
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has vowed to continue with its nationwide industrial action despite a ₦15bn offered by the Federal Government. ASUP had commenced strike on April 6 declared a strike, demanding the implementation of a new salary scheme for polytechnic lecturers. ASUP had explained that its decision to the down tool […]
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Shareholders of Nigerian Breweries (NB) PLC. at the 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held April 22 approved dividend of N7.52 billion for the 2020 financial year. Mrs Sade Morgan, Corporate Affairs Director of the company, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Morgan said the company assured the shareholders of its […]
By Rabiu Sani-Ali The Kano State Government has released water from the Watari dam, to allow for continuation of irrigation activities within Bagwai, Bichi local government areas and environs. This is contained in a statement issued by Amin Yassar, Communication Specialist, Kano State Agro Pastrol Development Project (KSADP) on Friday in Kano. The KSADP said […]
Turkish prosecutors on Friday issued detention warrants for 78 suspects over their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency exchange fraud, local media reported. Police units have so far detained 62 suspects in operations conducted in eight provinces, the Haberturk daily said on its website. The investigation into the fraud was initiated after the founder of the […]
By EricJames Ochigbo The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged illicit trade on human organs between Nigeria and China. The resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Rimamnde Kwewum (PDP-Taraba) and co-sponsored by Rep. Olajide Olatubosun (APC-Oyo), at plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion earlier, Kwewum said that […]
The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi has lamented the state of insecurity in the country, saying that the nation is bleeding. Major-General Magashi made this known on Thursday at the continuation of the special weekly ministerial briefing in Abuja. He said that the Federal Government has taken a position after embarking on comprehensive […]
By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka Youths General Assembly (NYGA), an umbrella body for youths in Enugu North Senatorial District, says it will sponsored 120 indigent candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2021. Mr Roy Ekwueme, the National President of NYGA, disclosed this on Thursday in Nsukka, while briefing newsmen. He said the aim was […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is launching a new initiative which aims to halt transmission of malaria in 25 more countries by 2025. The initiative is to be launched on World Malaria Day on April 25. Thailand, South Africa and Saudi Arabia are among the countries the WHO aimed to make malaria-free. The 25 countries […]
The Lagos State Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has decided to resume operations partially. This according to the association is to allow for clearance of backlogs, reading of Judgement, and decongestion of prison occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and the #EndSARS protest. Chairman of JUSUN Lagos, Shobowale Kehinde, who made the […]