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Governor Makinde: I’m not impressed with Nigeria’s conditional cash transfer
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, insisted that the conditional cash transfer initiative of the Federal Government is fraught with faults.
Central bank orders private, public firms to pay salaries, taxes, pensions electronically
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to dishonour instructions on the payment of salaries, pensions, and taxes of public and private companies that are not transmitted on approved electronic payment and collection platforms.
Senator Ekweremadu: Nigeria’s challenges have no party, tribe or religion
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, says the 9th National Assembly would rise above political, religious, and ethnic divides to address the myriads of challenges facing the Nigerian people.
CBN: $3.2 billion withdrawn from NLNG dividend account in three years
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says 22 withdrawals totalling $3.12 billion were made from the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) dividends account domiciled in the apex bank in the last three years.
Appeal Court: Freedom of Information Act applicable to all states in Nigeria
Nigerian states have no powers to reject requests filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FoI), the Court of Appeal has ruled.
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WHO fears ‘silent’ virus epidemic unless Africa prioritises testing
Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but the World Health Organisation is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders do not prioritise testing for it, a WHO envoy said on Monday.
Manchester United fans sad over Odion Ighalo transfer update
Manchester United fans will be sad if Odion Ighalo leaves the club this summer.
Report: Only 18% of NNPC’s 6,621 staff strength are women
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it currently has 6,621 staff strength both at its headquarters and across all its subsidiaries, division and offices nationwide.
Boris Johnson: Britain to reopen thousands of shops as eases coronavirus lockdown
Britain will reopen thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.
NDDC: Nobody is against forensic audit – Group
Contrary to the claims by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) that vested interests are against the Forensic Audit ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari in October last year, the Niger Delta Renaissance Coalition (NDRC) has restated that all well-meaning Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and persons across the Niger Delta region and beyond support the long-desired forensic audit.
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Amotekun nabs two for ‘stealing female underwear’ in Osun
Men of Amotekun Corps in Osun State have arrested two suspects, Friday and Toyib for allegedly stealing female underwear for ritual purposes.
NFF sympathises with Victor Osimhen over dad’s demise
The Nigeria Football Federation has reached out to Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen who lost his father on Saturday evening, expressing grief and a groundswell of sorrow among the Nigerian Football family over the passing of the patriarch of the Osimhen family.
Eid al-Fitr: Kaduna governor commends patience, understanding of Muslims over coronavirus
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has commended the patience and understanding displayed by the Muslim faithful in observing Ramadhan fast and celebrating this year’s Sallah under quarantine conditions.
Ekiti signs MoU to lay 606 km broadband infrastructure
As part of the plan to develop the digital economy in Ekiti State, the State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Thursday, signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the O’odua Infraco Resources Limited to lay broadband infrastructure along 606 kilometers across the State.
Oyo records nine new coronavirus cases
Oyo State has recorded nine more cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the state to 199.