TETFund to re-disburse N10bn moped up from tertiary institutions — Bogoro
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Prof. Elias Bogoro, on Tuesday, disclosed that a total of N10 billion meant for high impact projects in selected tertiary institutions has been mopped up. The money he said, was part of the amount meant for high impact projects but regretted that […]
China predicts coronavirus victory as new cases hit six-week low
A top Chinese minister is predicting victory over the coronavirus outbreak as the number of new cases in the country hits a six-week low, officials said. The country’s health ministry announced Tuesday that just 125 new COVID-19 cases had been detected over the past 24 hours, the lowest number since authorities started publishing nationwide figures […]
FG unveils National Fertilizer Quality Control Act to boost farmers’ productivity
Charges fertiliser blenders on national security By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Federal Government, Tuesday, unveiled the National Fertiliser Quality Control Act to boost farmers’ productivity and to curb the production of adulterated fertilisers. Presentation of the Act was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Nanono, in Abuja. Nanono also appreciated […]
Man City must maintain ‘big club’ mentality – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola urged his Manchester City squad to maintain their hunger for more trophies after picking up the eighth of his four-season reign with a third consecutive League Cup. City have more cup success in sight as they travel to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday and lead Real Madrid 2-1 […]
Lagos Assembly passes Amotekun Bill into law
Ebunoluwa Sessou Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the Bill on the South West security outfit, Amotekun. The Bill was passed after the Speaker of the House, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, and his colleagues read the document for the third time on the floor of the House. The passing of the bill followed […]
Coronavirus: House of Reps to shut down for two weeks
By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to suspend plenary for two weeks to screen and detect symptoms of the deadly coronavirus, currently spreading fear across the country. The House said the period, will allow the Management of the National Assembly and principal officers, provide screening and detention facilities at the […]
