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Yobe governor orders full lmplementation of report on education
Yobe State governor and chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, today approved the full implementation of the report of the Technical Committee on revitalization of Basic and Secondary Education in the state.
NUT: Supreme Court didn’t grant ASUSS registration
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has denied that the Supreme Court in its judgement of January, 15, 2021, granted secondary school teachers operating under the umbrella of Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, power to operate as a trade union.
UBEC: Plans on the way to build digital schools across Nigeria
The Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, has promised to build digital schools across the country, saying the development would be in actualization of its vision of a robust digital basic education delivery in Nigeria.
Prof. Gregory Ibe: Igbo need presidency more than any other ethnic group
Founder of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Professor Gregory Ibe, has said that the Igbo nation should be supported to produce the next president of Nigeria in 2023, stressing that the Igbo needs the presidency more than any other ethnic group.
President Buhari orders minister, FIRS to release funds to NASENI
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to release statutory funds due to the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to enable it function optimally.
AGF orders NDLEA to halt recruitment of 5,000 personnel
The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has asked the drug law enforcement agency, NDLEA, to halt the recruitment of 5,000 personnel.
Borno govemror lays foundation of first private university in the state
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday laid the foundation for the construction of Al-Ansar University, the first private University in the state.
Enugu community demands legislation for state university of education
The Ihe community in Awgu local government area of Enugu state has pleaded for legislation that would give legal backing to the establishment of a proposed University of Education in Ihe by the Enugu state government.
Coronavirus: SEC suspends all physical meetings
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended all physical meetings and visits to its offices till further notice in the wake of the second wave of COVID-19.
National council on nutrition approves 5-year plan to reduce hunger, malnutrition
In an effort to further improve the wellbeing of citizens, a 5-year nutrition action plan that will guide the implementation of interventions and programmes to address the problems of hunger and malnutrition across all sectors in Nigeria has been approved by National Council on Nutrition.
Akwa Ibom governor reiterates commitment to completion agenda
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has reiterated his commitment and determination to the actualization of his administration’s completion agenda.
Zinox boss calls for increased funding for space sector
The Chief Executive of Zinox Technologies, Dr Leo Stan Ekeh, has called for adequate funding for the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), calling it an asset that can enable the much needed socio-economic development that Nigeria seeks.
2023: PDP stalwart urges Benue Rebirth Movement to set up reconciliation committee
A former Ex-officio Member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North Central Zone, Dr. Jonah Ogbaji, has called on the Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM) to set up a Peace and Reconciliation Committee that would engender internal unity necessary for the actualization of a Benue State Governor of Zone C in 2023.
Senator Omo-Agege: National Assembly committed to women, youth involvement in governance
The Senate has decried women participation in public governance in Sub-Saharan Africa, saying that its present status of below 24.7 per cent was grossly not a good representation and also not acceptable.
Nigerian government unveils health promotion policy strategy
The federal government has launched a revised national health promotion policy strategy document (2020-2024) to fast-track efforts at reducing the burden of diseases facing Nigerians.
Gombe governor lauds President Buhari for his political will on oil, gas exploration
President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for his Political will and commitment he has so far exhibited on the actualization of the Kolmani Oil Well Project in the Benue trough of the Gongola basin.
VP Osinbajo: Nigerian government prioritizing poverty reduction, social inclusion, business growth
Aside from the main goal of ending open defecation across the country, the Buhari administration is prioritizing the Clean Nigeria Campaign as its success contributes to key initiatives including, enhancing social inclusion; poverty reduction; business growth, and entrepreneurship; greater access to quality education and affordable healthcare, among others.Aside from the main goal of ending open defecation across the country, the Buhari administration is prioritizing the Clean Nigeria Campaign as its success contributes to key initiatives including, enhancing social inclusion; poverty reduction; business growth, and entrepreneurship; greater access to quality education and affordable healthcare, among others.
Northern group welcomes Governor Umahi to APC
As the governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, is being formally received into the membership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) today, a northern group under the auspices of North East Professionals Network, (NEPN), a political pressure group, has welcomed his defection from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC.
Ex-President Obasanjo: Jerry Rawlings supported my NGO when Sani Abacha jailed me
He recalled that Rawlings, who died on Thursday at the aged 73, supported and accommodated his non-governmental organisation, the Africa Leadership Forum, when former Nigerian Military Leader, Sani Abacha, jailed him in 1995.
MASSOB: Enugu incident plot to frustrate Igbo presidency
Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) said Sunday’s incident at Emene, Enugu, was not a clash but orchestrated plot to demoralize the rising clamour for president of Igbo extraction come 2023.
Nigerian government inaugurates joint planning committee for economic summit
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Joint Planning Committee (JPC) for the 26th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#26) scheduled to hold in October 2020.
Why Nigeria should belong to world skills body – ITF chief
The Industrial Training Fund, ITF, has raised concerns that despite the improvement in skills acquisition, Nigeria is yet to be a member of the World Skills Summit, a body which gives opportunity for deliberations on skills development policies and frameworks for new age, showcases global innovations and best practices as well as guarantees platform for networking and interactions with leaders from industries and governments.
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Segun Oni condemns killing of farmers in Ekiti
He said the recent killing of the farmers had not only created palpable fears among the farmers but lowered their morale and the attendant consequence of food shortages and socio-economic dislocation.
Nigeria records 371 new coronavirus cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 371 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 158,906.
NDIC: Banks lose over N5 billion to fraudsters in 9 months
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has stated that it is in collaboration with sister agencies in law enforcement to curtail cybercrimes especially in the financial system.
Minister blames declining non-oil exports on lack of extension support
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Sabo Nanono, yesterday lamented that lack of extension workers to guide exporters has cost the country massive opportunities in its agricultural exports drive.
Governor Uzodinma: Senator Okorocha begged me to cover his misdeeds
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has stated that his refusal to cover the misdeeds of his predecessor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, was the reason he had sworn to bring down his government.
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NHRC boss: Women deserve a future free from violence
Mr Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has said that women deserve a future free from any form of violence and should be respected and included all spheres of nation building.
Mesut Ozil nightmare continues after being stretchered off in Fenerbahce tie
Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is having a tough time in Turkey having been taken off on a stretcher in Fenerbahce’s match with Antalyaspor.
Manchester United skipper: Marcus Rashford clash proved our passion
The pair became embroiled in a heated argument in their limp 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace after the United skipper ordered Rashford to 'f****** get back onside', which the England striker took exception to by furiously responding: 'What the f*** do you want me to do? You f****** k*******.'
Governor Uzodinma: Senator Okorocha begged me to cover his misdeeds
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has stated that his refusal to cover the misdeeds of his predecessor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, was the reason he had sworn to bring down his government.
APC wins Jigawa assembly bye-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Muhammad Adamu, has won the bye-election held on Saturday in Kafin-Hausa constituency to the Jigawa State House of Assembly.