Over N1 billion has been disbursed out of a World Bank’s $100 million loan facility for the implementation of the Nigeria for Women Project in six states. Eyitemi Olley, Director, Women Affairs, Niger State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, told the media in Minna that the one billion naira was to support the […]
The first grain ship from Ukraine since Russia’s invasion is ready and waiting for the signal to leave port, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. He was speaking on a visit to the port of Chornomorsk, after the UN aid chief said the ship could leave as soon as Friday. A UN-led deal was signed a week […]
Instagram says it is pausing a rollout of new features on its app following backlash online from users, influencers and celebrities. Among the new features was an increase in recommended video content, in a similar style to rival app TikTok. The display and feeds were criticised as people felt they were not seeing photos from […]
The former Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, compromised the Treasury Single Account (TSA), Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and carted away billions of naira belonging to the government, the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said. Idris and his co-defendants: Godfrey Akindele, Mohammed Usman, are […]
The Federal Government says it is set to inaugurate Grants for Vulnerable Groups, aimed at lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty by 2030. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development made the remark at a news conference in Abuja. Farouq said the programme was under the broad […]
Oando Plc, AA Rano, Sahara Energy Resources and Hyde have all denied involvement in fuel subsidy payments before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating subsidy regime. The oil companies said they only lifted crude oil and we’re not part of subsidy payment by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. The representatives of […]
Para Power lifter, Innocent Nnamdi and wrestler, Blessing Oborududu have been named captains for Team Nigeria at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The 2022 Commonwealth Games (Birmingham 2022) is scheduled to hold in Birmingham, England, from July 28 July to Aug. 8. The Team Nigeria captains were named in a statement issued by the […]
KitKat maker Nestle has put up its prices again due to “unprecedented” increases in costs. The Swiss food giant said it had increased prices by 6.5% in the first half of this year. McDonald’s and Coca-Cola also announced price rises this week. Companies are facing increased costs for things such as fuel, wages and ingredients, […]
The 2022 Call to Bar ceremony is ongoing in Abuja with hundreds of new lawyers expected to be inducted into the legal profession. A total of 1,507 graduands from the Nigerian Law School will adorn the wig and robe on Wednesday as new lawyers at the event organised by the Body of Benchers. While 1,501 […]