Lagos bans indiscriminate queues at petrol stations
The Lagos State government yesterday said it would no longer allow indiscriminate parking of vehicles on the road networks across the state on the basis of queuing up for Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol, just as it threatened to sanction any erring filling station and motorist who flout the directive.
Tecno remains committed to delivering best technologies to customers – MD reassures
The new Managing Director of Tecno Mobile, Mr. Chidi Okonkwo at the weekend reassured that the mobile phone maker, Tecno was committed to delivering the best technologies to the end users just as it continues to impact Nigerian communities through projects that touch lives.
Fayose never stage-managed reconciliation with Aluko — Ex-Speaker Olugbemi
Immediate-past Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon Dele Olugbemi has disclosed how he took the embattled former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, Mr Temitope Aluko to Governor Ayodele Fayose on Sunday, saying, “it was a lie that Governor Fayose stage-managed the reconciliation meeting and that he (Olugbemi) and Aluko prostrated for Fayose three times to beg the governor to forgive him (Aluko).”
At Last NASS transmits detailed Budget 2016 to Buhari
AT last the National Assembly Wednesday transmitted the detailed Budget 2016 to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent.
Ekiti works commissioner resigns
Ado Ekiti – The Ekiti state Government on Wednesday announced the resignation of the state Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Mr Kayode Oso. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Modupe Alade. According to the statement, Oso, known to be one of the closest political associates of […]
‘Saraki’s pension used for education endowment’
The Director General of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Constituency Office, otherwise known as Mandate, Mr Abdulwahab Isa, has explained that since the former Governor of Kwara State left office in May 2011, his pension which was paid into a special account has been managed by a group of trustees and used for education endowment for students across the state.
FG assures of effective implementation of 2016 budget
The Federal Government on Wednesday assured of effective implementation of the 2016 budget in order to achieve accelerated development in the country.
FG, telecommunication regulators sign agreement on telecommunications regulation
The Federal Government and West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) on Wednesday in Abuja signed a Headquarter agreement on adopting a comprehensive framework for the regulation of telecommunications activities.
Buhari advises States to undertake background checks on foreign partners
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday cautioned state governments and the private sector against engaging foreign partners without conducting proper background checks.
MasterCard launches IQ series to minimize false payment
In line with its commitment towards a secure cashless environment and superior experience through secure and innovative solutions, MasterCard has launched the IQ series at its Global Risk Leadership conference in Dubai on Monday.
BlackBerry unveils new BBM on iOS on android, BlackBerry smart phones
Canadian smart phone maker, BlackBerry Limited has announced the launch of a new BBM release on iOS, Android and BlackBerry smartphones.
32 Indonesian companies woo Nigerians to new products
A delegation of 32 Indonesian companies on Wednesday exhibited their newly-produced variety of products to would be Nigerian businesses and distributors in Lagos.
Benue varsity gets new governing council
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Wednesday, inaugurated a new Governing Council of Benue State University (BSU).
Ekiti works commisioner resigns
The Ekiti State Government on Wednesday, announced the resignation of the state Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Mr Kayode Oso.
Angola, hit by collapse of oil prices, seeks IMF aid
Angola said Wednesday it had asked the International Monetary Fund for help after the crash in oil prices ravaged government finances.
Falana meets Elzakzaky in solitary confinement, demands his unconditional release
After several months of being in solitary confinement without access to his lawyers and members of his Islamic Movement of Nigeria, the leader of the Shiites sect in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Elzakzaky was allowed to meet with his team of lawyers, led by Femi Falana and a member of his movement at the detention facility last week Friday, Vanguard exclusively gathered in Abuja.
