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Fuel scarcity: FG working to restore normalcy – Sylva

On: February 3, 2023

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government says it is focused on ensuring that the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) scarcity and queues are normalised. Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, made this known on Friday while speaking with newsmen shortly after inspecting some filling stations in the Federal CapitalContinue Reading

Okonjo-Iweala urges increased investment in girls, women education

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 3, 2023

In: Education

By Ikenna Osuoha Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Friday urged increased investment in the education sector to ensure quality of education to school age children, particularly girls. Okonjo-Iweala said this in Abuja on Friday at a summit with the theme: “Girl Child Now: Nurturing Our women-Nigeria’sContinue Reading

I’m optimistic of passage of NYSC Trust Fund Bill — Gowon

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 3, 2023

In: General News

By Folasade Akpan Former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says he is optimistic that the proposed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund Bill will soon receive presidential assent. Gowon, who is the founder of the NYSC scheme, said this on Friday in Abuja, when the Director-General ofContinue Reading

I’ve impacted 100,000 youth entrepreneurs – Investor

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 3, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Oluwafunke Ishola Dr Akintoye Akindele, Tech Investor and Chief Executive Officer of Platform Capital, says he has impacted over 100,000 youth entrepreneurs locally and internationally. Akindele in a statement on Friday in Lagos said he would continue to support and donate to various institutions that provide grants to entrepreneurs.Continue Reading

ICPC arrests woman over alleged sale of new Naira notes

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 2, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Philomina Attah The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested a woman with the Twitter handle @Simisola of Lala, allegedly offering the redesigned Naira notes for sale on social media. Spokesperson for the commission, Mrs Azuka Ogugua in a statement on Wednesday said that sheContinue Reading

I-G inaugurates “SmartForce” database for police personnel

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 2, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba has inaugurated a database to capture the biometric and records of all policemen in the country. The Police “SmartForce” Database Management Centre was inaugurated by the I-G on Wednesday in Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued byContinue Reading

Polls: NBC warns broadcasters against compromising national unity

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 2, 2023

In: General News

By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned all broadcasters against compromising national unity while covering forthcoming general election. The Director-General of NBC, Malam Balarabe Ilelah issued the warning in a statement, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said: ”The National Broadcasting Commission wish to again, remind all broadcastersContinue Reading

Buhari inaugurates new MOFI Board

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 2, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to grow its Assets Under Management from the current value of N18 trillion to at least N100 trillion in the next 10 years. The president gave the charge at the launch of the new MOFI andContinue Reading

FG unveils Road Map on Ageing

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 1, 2023

In: General News

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has launched its Strategic Roadmap on Ageing 2022 to 2032 and the National Plan Action on Ageing in Nigeria and Project Activities 2021 to 2025 respectively. The Director-General of NSCC, Dr Emem Omokaro said the occasion was a milestone for theContinue Reading

Polls: Buhari directs NIS to tighten border security

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 1, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Yahaya Isah President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enhance border surveillance and control ahead of the forthcoming general election. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Mr Sola Fasure, the Media Adviser to Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. Aregbesola conveyedContinue Reading

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