The states controlled by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have all agreed to henceforth allocate and release 15 percent of their annual budget for the healthcare delivery in their states. The APC states also agreed to henceforth undertake establishment of sustainable health care financing system such as health insurance and health emergency trust fund in their states. In a Read More
The Ogun State government has ordered the immediate evacuation of indigent students and corps members from crisis troubled Jos, the Plateau state capital, owing to the bandit attack which left about 24 persons dead. Briefing newsmen on the development Sunday, the the National President of the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), Comrade Gbemileke Ogunrombi stated that the state government intervention Read More
The signing of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on August 16th, 2021, after it was passed by the National Assembly, has added yet another Buhari signature on the Nigerian Oil and Gas sector. Equally, the Presidential assent which turned the Bill into Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of the National Assembly has placed Muhammadu Buhari Read More
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr says his ‘young team’ will be ready to face any opponent at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The three-time champions will face Egpyt, Sudan and Guinea- Bissau in Group D. The competition which will be staged in five cities will start on January 9 and end on February 6, 2022. “We Read More
The All Progressives Congress Legacy Awareness and Campaign (APC-LAC), has said out of 116 inherited projects for priority completion in 2016, a total of twelve dams, three hydropower projects and seven irrigation projects among many others have been completed by the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The APC think-tank group also disclosed that Buhari administration signed Executive Order 9 Read More
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isah Ali Pantami, on Tuesday tasked Information Technology professionals to prioritise the safety and security of the country’s cyberspace. Dr. Pantami who made the call during his address in Uyo, titled- The Imperatives of Cybersecurity for a Digital Economy said priority and preference should be given to cybersecurity as the capacity and Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was not qualified to criticise the current administration on the worsening insecurity in Nigeria. Responding to an earlier statement released by the PDP, APC reassured Nigerians that “the security of the nation is of the highest priority to the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and this government is Read More
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the director general of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Moh Lukman, has said the leaders of the ruling party were not in denial of challenges confronting the nation unlike reign of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PGF boss, however, said for APC to counter the negative narrative of the Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians that the financial system of the country is safe, sound and in line with the best financial practices. Governor of the bank, Godwin Emiefile gave the assurance Monday while speaking at a 2 day CBN Fair with the theme: ‘Promoting Financial Stability and Economic Development’ held in Bauchi. The CBN governor Read More
As 2021 National trials ends in Lagos, Nigerian atheletes have assured the federal government of medal haul during the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Engr. Nebolise Anako during an interview disclosed that the trials have push out up surprises and as well given sports new face. Engr. Anako stated that the performances Read More
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is set to commence the refunds to its Intending Pilgrims who made deposit in respect of 2021 hajj and are desirous to collect their money. A statement from the Board’s spokesperson, Muhammad Lawal Aliyu said that the refund was as a result of cancellation of the 2021 hajj exercise for foreign nationals by Saudi Read More
Yobe state governor and Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has reiterated the political will of his administration to invest and transform education in the state. A statement released Wednesday in Abuja, by the director general media affairs to the governor, Mamman Mohammed, said Buni expressed the commitment when he received the management of Nigeria Read More
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, said the country now has capacity to produce SIM cards and iPhone for the continent of Africa. The minister said henceforth importation of SIM cards and other 60-70 percent of items needed in telecommunications sector will be produced locally. Speaking with newsmen at the national secretariat of All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday Read More
The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was stripped of the tournament.Argentina was originally set to co-host with Colombia, who were removed on 20 May after protests in the country.The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) said Argentina has been removed because of the “present circumstances”.The country is currently experiencing Read More
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has called for domestication of Child Rights Act of 2003 by state governments yet to do so. Lawan who made the call in a good will message to Nigerian Children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s day , said the rights of the children must be protected as contained in the Act. Read More
In furtherance of its efforts to offer customers endearing experience, Titan Trust Bank Limited, one of the fastest growing financial service providers in Nigeria, has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art branch located at 53, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos for commercial operations. The Executive Director, Titan Trust Bank, Mrs. Adaeze Udensi, Ph.D, while declaring the new branch open on May Read More
The emergence of Sundar Dare as Minister of Sports and Youth Development was not greeted with enthusiasm because he was not a familiar name in sports circles. The former journalist turned politician has however proven that the hood does not make the monk.Notwithstanding the skepticism that greeted his coming, Dare has gradually weathered the storm in sports and turned around Read More
The in-country consultant for Youth Digital Engagement (YDE) project, ActionAid Nigeria, Dr Terfa Abraham, has called for digital literacy among youths to expand their access to job opportunities across the country. Abraham who stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at ActionAid Nigeria’s Youth Digital Engagement (YDE) report validation, noted that the priority area for the YDE project as determined from Read More
Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON) has told federal government that the safety of the country against pockets of insecurity and other challenges lies in the hands of chemists. The Register and Chief Executive Officer of ICCON, Mr Wilford Jwalshik disclosed this a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday. Jwalshik, who lamented that many Read More
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday declared ranching remains the most viable solution to the herders / farmers’ clashes in Nigeria.They also sought devolution of powers to states as yet another measure towards arresting the spate of security challenges currently bedevilling the nation.Their positions came barely a week after the southern governors took similar Read More
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