Niger Assembly solicits enhanced funding for tertiary institutions
The Niger State House of Assembly has urged the state government to protect and save tertiary institutions in the state from collapse. Speaker of the House, Abdullahi Bawa, made the call during the 2022 budget screening proposals for Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) in Minna on Monday. He expressed worry that many tertiary institutions in […]
2023 Presidential Election: Forum endorses Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Forum of Former Political Office Holders, has endorsed Gov. Yahaya Bello to contest for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2023. The Forum announced the endorsement during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre on Monday in Lokoja. Dr Abdulsalam Bawa Dangana, spokesperson and chairman of the […]
Korea to donate $12.4m for solar mini-grids construction in Nigeria
Mr Kim Young-Chae, Ambassador of Korea to Nigeria, on Monday said that his country would provide US$12.4 million for the construction of solar mini-grids in Nigeria. Kim said this in his address at the “Stand-alone mini grid project” presentation ceremony, granted by the Korean Government, held in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
SoftLet set to become Nigeria’s AirBnB
By Moses Nosike With the aim of connecting guests to decent and budget-friendly short-term accommodation, SoftLet, an innovative digital platform, has launched its portal. Created by a team of digital enthusiasts, the Prop Tech platform is set to ensure people can access secure and comfortable temporary homes in choice areas of the country. Presently, the […]
Ogun Reps member warns Nigerians against self-medication
Advocates for efficient, accessible healthcare system James Ogunnaike A House of Representatives member, representing Remo Federal Constituency of Ogun State, Hon Adewunmi Onanuga, has warned Nigerians against self-medication. She said seeking medical attention at approved health centres and hospitals remained the surest measure in tackling health challenges. She, therefore, called for an efficient and accessible […]
Police arrest man for allegedly beating cigarette seller to death over N50
The Police Command in Ogun on Monday said it has arrested a 35-year-old man, Biodun Adeniyi, for allegedly beating a cigarette seller to death following an argument over N50 balance. The Spokesman of Police in Ogun, ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, made this known in a statement issued to newsmen in Ota, Ogun. Oyeyemi explained that the […]
