We fund construction sector to create jobs—FG
THE Federal Government, yesterday, said its decision to channel about 80 percent of N247 billion so far released for capital projects in the 2016 budget to the construction industry was informed by the strategic role of the sector in job creation and the reflation of the economy.
Akinwunmi’s N5m gift stops F/Eagles planned ‘strike’
The Flying Eagles won’t be going on strike thanks to the timely intervention of the Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Seyi Akinwumi who gave the cash strapped team a gift of N5 million ($17,000).
Solar power devt: Investors commit $2.5bn into 14 projects
ABUJA — THE power sector received a boost, yesterday, following the signing of Power Purchase Agreements, PPAs, between Nigerian Electricity Bulk Trading Plc, NBET, and 14 solar energy firms to the tune of $2.5 billion.
It’s official: Economy in recession – FG
MINISTER of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, yesterday, painted a gloomy picture of the economy when she appeared before the Senate, saying the country was already in recession.
Sex scandal: US Ambassador has no evidence – Minister
THE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, said, yesterday, that there had been no sufficient evidence to prove that the three members of the House of Representatives accused of sexual misconduct really committed the crime.
Taxi driver absconds with passenger’s N1.8m, nabbed
A 38 year-old taxi driver, Muritala Olugunju, has been arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, for stealing the sum of N1.8million from a passenger.
IAAF U-20: Amusan targets 100m hurdles gold
Nigeria’s brightest hope at the IAAF Under-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, Oluwatobiloba Amusan who has been tipped for the top prize in the women’s100m hurdles has promised to deliver the gold, which could be Nigeria’s only medal.
Muslims express delight as Appeal Court lifts ban on Hijab in Lagos public schools
lagos—There was wild jubilation at the premises of the Court of Appeal in Lagos State, yesterday, when the right to wear Hijab, Islamic headscarf, in public primary and secondary schools was granted.
Protest: School principals beg Ajimobi
Thousands of pupils in Oyo State, who are roaming the streets as a result of workers’ strike, may soon resume their studies after principals of secondary schools in the state have apologised to Governor Abiola Ajimobi and others for the June 6 violent protests by their students which sacked the state for a whole day.
Why Court granted Fayose’s aide, Agbele, N50m bail; fined EFCC N5m
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of an Abuja High Court at Maitama, yesterday, admitted an aide to Governor Ayodele Fayose, Mr. Abiodun Agbele, bail to the tune of N50 million.
2019: Is Ogun State for Sale
Even though the last general election was just a year ago, the race to occupy the Oke-Mosan Governor’s office of Ogun State has begun in an unprecedented pace. In what seems like a planned move, potential contenders have started composing campaign teams and many already mapping out strategies on how to clinch the available party’s ticket.
