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APC slams Delta’s N400 million Ecumenical project amidst slash in wages
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday condemned the N400million ecumenical project proposed in the state’s 2020 revised budget noting that the project amidst claims of the state facing a cash crunch leading to the slashing of workers’ salaries in the state was not only unlawful but morally wrong and unjustifiable.
Fire guts ECOWAS secretariat in Abuja
A section of the secretariat of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Asokoro, Abuja, was on Tuesday night gutted by fire.
Aviation, education ministries, others make presentations at FEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the seventh virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Britain to announce jobs, housing boost for coronavirus-hit economy
Britain is set to announce measures to promote youth employment and stimulate the housing market on Wednesday, as it braces for the severe economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
EAC: N2.3 trillion stimulus package may face hurdles
The Presidential Economic Advisory Council yesterday warned that the smooth implementation of the N2.3trn stimulus package could be hampered if the ensuing problems were left unattended to.
Judge denies US women footballers immediate appeal of pay claim
US women footballers will have to wait on their appeal against the dismissal of their equal pay lawsuit after a Tuesday ruling by federal judge Gary Klausner.
Governor Ayade inaugurates new housing estates for Bakassi returnees
Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, has inaugurated a housing estate to resettle some of the Bakassi displaced people as part of activities marking his first term in office.
Lagos to create more Islands to curb land scarcity
To further increase land availability for housing and infrastructure development, the Lagos State Government has expressed the desire to continue to create more man-made islands at its waterfront across the State.
AFAN: Alwan Hassan’s appointment as BoA’s acting chief signifies hope for farmers
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Friday, hailed the appointment of acting Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture, BoA, Alwan Hassan, as it signifies hope for smallholder farmers in the country.
Presidential committee proposes gradual easing of lockdown
The sub-committee of the Economic Sustainability Committee led by the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has proposed the easing of the current COVID-19 lockdown in some states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
VP Osinbajo presides over economic sustainability committee meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, presided over the meeting of the Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) set up to address the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DHQ: Military fighter jets destroy terrorists’ abode in Borno
The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), has destroyed compounds housing Boko Haram Terrorists’ (BHTs’) leaders at Bulawa on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno.
Experts advise government to build, transfer housing to reduce deficit
In order to reduce the acute housing deficit in the country, some experts in the built environment have suggested that government should massively build and transfer houses either by low-cost scheme or another system.
Many rendered homeless as fire razes 700 shelters in IDPs camp
No fewer than 700 shelters were destroyed by fire in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps at Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.
PRP: President Buhari doesn’t understand, futility, ineffectiveness of lockdown
The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has taken a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari over planned extension of lockdown in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Lagos and Ogun states, saying he does not seem to appreciate the futility and ineffectiveness of lockdowns as a panacea to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Lockdown: Nigeria considers options for trade, education
The Nigerian government is considering ways to put the country’s education and economy back on track despite the spread of the coronavirus disease.
President Buhari extends coronavirus lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja — full speech
President Muhammadu Buhari has again, addressed Nigerians on the efforts of its government to contain the coronavirus pandemic (covid-19) that is ravaging the country.
Dangote Cement woos investors with N100 billion issue
Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, is seeking to raise up to N100 billion in fresh funds from the bond market, under its NGN300 billion Debt Issuance Programme.
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Cyriel Dessers injured in Genk’s training
KRC Genk forward Cyriel Dessers was sent home from training on Wednesday after suffering a head injury.
US says it has seized millions in cryptocurrency meant to fund terrorist groups
The US Department of Justice says it has dismantled three online fundraising campaigns involving terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda, ISIS, and the al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas’ military wing). In doing so, the DOJ seized millions of dollars in cryptocurrency that was meant to fund the groups. It’s “the government’s largest-ever seizure of cryptocurrency in the terrorism context,” per the department.
Oyo governor swears in new commissioner for environment
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, swore in a new Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Lateef Idowu Oyeleke.
President Buhari: US will soon remove visa ban imposed on Nigeria
Nigeria will soon have the immigrant visa ban imposed on her by the United States overturned, according to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Funmi Falana petitions police over ‘motorcyclist’s rape of groundnut hawker’
Mrs Funmi Falana, wife of human rights crusader and lawyer, Chief Femi Falana (SAN), has petitioned the Ekiti Commissioner of Police, Mr Babatubde Mobayo, over alleged rape of teenage groundnut hawker.
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Farm produce worth N40 million destroyed by heavy downpour in Kano
Farm produces worth over N40 million have been destroyed by heavy downpour experienced in Bagwai local government area of Kano State.
CACOVID flags off N23 billion food palliatives for 1.7 million households
Nigeria’s Private Sector led Coalition Against COVID-19, CACOVID, yesterday formally announced the flag-off of a nationwide distribution of multi-billion naira food palliative and other relief items to mitigate the adverse effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic on vulnerable Nigerians.
Nigeria records 423 new cases of coronavirus
Out of the new cases reported from 22 states of the federation, Lagos is leading with 117 new cases of the virus.
Arsenal set to complete deals for Willian, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsenal are set to complete two key deals this week as they prepare for the coming season.
World Athletics issue reminder of rule limiting height of track spikes
World Athletics has issued a reminder of the rule which reduces the maximum allowable height of soles in spiked track shoes.