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Senate probes GSM operators over drop calls — in pictures
A Senate panel on Wednesday held a public hearing to investigate telecommunications network operators in the country over increasing rate of drop calls.
Governor Okowa urges youths to join fight against corruption
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, has urged Nigerian youths to be actively involved in the fight against corruption in the country.
UI ASUU elects new chairman
The congress of the Academic Staff Union of the Universities (ASUU) University of Ibadan Chapter, has elected, unopposed, Prof Ayo Akinwole, as its new Chairman.
Aliko Dangote remains Africa’s wealthiest person, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu among top 20
For the ninth year in a row, Aliko Dangote of Nigeria has been declared as the wealthiest person in Africa, with an estimated net worth of $10.1 billion.
Ogun creates ministry of transportation, three new agencies
The government of Ogun state has created a new Ministry of Transportation and three agencies under the ministry of physical planning and urban development.
Bauchi governor swears in newly appointed chief of staff, others
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed today sworn in the newly appointed Chief of Staff Government House Bauchi, Dr Ladan Salihu.
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Boko Haram: US announces fresh $40 million aid to Nigeria
The United States has announced an additional $40 million (N14 billion) aid to Nigeria to address the humanitarian crisis arising from decades of the Boko Haram insurgency.
Nigeria, US, Island of Jersey sign tripartite agreement on return of $318,460,329 Abacha loot
The Federal Government, the United States of America (USA) and the Island of Jersey on Monday signed a tripartite agreement on the return of $318,460,329 looted by late former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha.
Nigeria, US hold 5th session of bi-national commission in Washington
The Nigeria-US Bi-National Commission (BNC) is scheduled to hold between February 3, and February 4, in Washington DC.
Federation highlights positives for Nigeria as U19 Cricket team play classification
President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Professor Adams Yaya Ukwuenya, has stated that Nigeria’s presence at the ongoing international Cricket Council world cup in South Africa is a victory for Nigeria as making the cut to be among the elite Cricket playing nation alone was a product of hard work.
Nigeria not under pressure at ICC Cricket world cup – Adams Ukwenya
President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Professor Adams Yaya Ukwenya, has stated that Nigeria is not under any form of pressure ahead of the team’s second group stage game against West Indies tomorrow despite having lost the first game by 10 wickets against Australia.
Rivers government moves to improve investment with ease of doing business council
The Rivers State Government on Monday began a significant step towards increasing investment in the state economy with the state governor inaugurating the Rivers State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC).
Cowry Asset: Forex market to witness stability in 2020
The foreign exchange (forex) market will witness stability in 2020, while the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will continue to sustain its Open Market Operation (OMO) sales at high interest to continue to attract foreign investors.
Poverty: Nigeria to sink deeper, unless – World Bank
The poverty rate in Nigeria could become worse, with up to 30 million more people falling into the extreme poverty trap in the next 10 years, unless Federal Government policy reforms bring about robust productivity and inclusive growth.
President Buhari approves deployment of permanent secretaries
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday in Abuja approved the deployment and redeployment of some new and old Permanent Secretaries to different ministries.
Senator Ngige: Many Nigerian youths unemployable
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has lamented over the high unemployment rate among youths in Nigeria.
NIMASA boss says corruption discourages investment, growth
Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director-General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says corruption discourages investment and growth of the country.
Sokoto governor presents proposed budget of N202.4 billion for 2020 fiscal year
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Tuesday presented N202.4 billion as proposed appropriation for 2020 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly for approval.
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Coronavirus: Five travellers from China test negative – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said on Saturday that five travellers from China tested negative to Coronavirus also known as COVID19.
BMO: Why President Buhari will not implement anti-poor policies
The Buhari Media Organisation says the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will not implement policies that will affect the existence of the poor while raising revenue to fund the nation’s infrastructure projects.
I am adapting to my new club in USA – Ex-NPFL star
Former Nigeria Professional Football League top scorer Mfon Udoh has revealed that he is adapting to my new American club FC Tulsa in the United Soccer League.
Boko Haram: Dozens still missing after Borno attack
The insurgents raided Kwarangulum and Ntsiha, two remote but volatile communities about five or six kilometres to Chibok on Tuesday night.
Senator Lawan holds emergency meeting over security threats to National Assembly
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has called on the nation’s heads of security agencies to tighten security at the National Assembly to avert any security breach.