Kaduna captures 265,275 poor, vulnerable households in social register
The Kaduna State Government says it has so far captured 265,275 Poor and Vulnerable Households (PVHHs) in its Social Register. Mr Biya Dogon, Head of Operations, State Operations Coordinating Unit (SOCU), Planning and Budget Commission, made this known in Kaduna at a two-day 4th Quarter Review Meeting of the Kaduna Social Protection Accountability Coalition. Dogon […]
U.S enforces 6 month passport validity rule for Christmas travels
By Victoria Ojeme The United States Embassy in Nigeria has advised both U.S citizens and dual nationals to ensure that their international passport has at least six months validity period before they travel this holiday. Many countries require passports to be valid for six months beyond the intended return date. If it expires before that, […]
Strike: FG postpones meeting with ASUU
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Federal Government on Wednesday postponed the negotiation meeting earlier scheduled today with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The postponement was contained in a message from Mr. Charles Akpan, Deputy Director, Ministry of Laboru and Employment. According to the message, “The Meeting between ASUU and the Federal Government earlier scheduled […]
Buhari swears in INEC Chairman, Yakubu, for another 5-year term
***We will ensure speedy passage of amendment bill – INEC boss By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore-in Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The swearing-in took place at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, before the commencement of the 27th virtual Federal Executive Council, […]
Enugu commissioner to appear in court Feb 24
By Dennis Agbo Justice R.O. Dugbo-Oghoghorie of the Federal High Court in Enugu has given the Enugu state commissioner for Lands for and Urban Development, Surveyor Victor Nnam February 24 to appear before her over an alleged case of affidavit falsification for approval of community layouts. When the matter came up, on Tuesday, Nnam was […]
JUST IN: FAAN recovers 5 billion naira debt
By Lawani Mikairu The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria , FAAN, Wednesday disclosed it has recovered N5, 242,434,128 part of outstanding debts owed by the airlines and other airport users. The agency also disclosed that it has remitted N2 billion into the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) account between January and September, 2020 Managing Director of […]
