Emmanuel bemoans dearth of nurses, midwives in A-Ibom
By Harris Emanuel Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has disclosed that the state lacks nurses and midwives, which explains his administration decision to upgrade the General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene to train them. The governor noted that the delay in completing the hospital was due to the congestion at the port, as the government […]
How 9th Senate will achieve restructuring — Senator Folarin
Senator Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central) has said that the 9th Senate would achieve restructuring by expunging `Exclusive List’ from the Constitution to allow devolution of powers. Addressing newsmen on Sunday during a Ramadan Lecture/Iftar in Ibadan, Folarin said that devolution of powers would allow states to develop at their own pace. The News Agency of […]
Reconsider your stance now to reduce effect of your strike on citizens rights — Ajulo admonishes JUSUN Leadership
The leadership of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria has been charged to reconsider their stance on the ongoing strike action and consider a more beneficial approach to ensure that their agitations are implemented by these erring Governors and not allow same to inimically affect the fundamental rights of the Citizens and the confidence reposed in the judiciary by members of the society
Equities market reverses 2 months losses
The two month bearish streak in the stock market was reversed last month following the reallocation of assets to equities over the impressive full year financial statements of quoted companies.
C&S leader calls for prayer against disintegration of Nigeria
The Supreme Head of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria, His Most Eminence, Prophet Dr Solomon Adegboyega Alao, has called on Christians and Moslems to pray against the disintegration of Nigeria.
Buhari, security heads to meet on Tuesday
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The security meeting held on Friday and presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari with all the security heads in attendance will reconvene on Tuesday this week, a presidency source privy to the meeting has said. President Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Service Chiefs and other security heads met on Friday at the […]
Nigeria reports $8.41bn investment announcement in Q1
By Victoria Ojeme Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC, Ms Yewande Sadiku says that the investment announcement in the 2021 first quarter accounted for $8.41bn. Ms Sadiku disclosed this during a media briefing with journalists on the highlight of the first quarter achievement of the Commission in Abuja , Nigeria’s capital. She […]
Okocha made difficult things look easy ― Shearer
Former England star Alan Shearer has named Austin Jay-Jay Okocha among the biggest cult heroes in Premier League’s history. Okocha is among the ten players included in Shearer’s list. Shearer, who along with Thierry Henry is the first player in the newly formed Premier League hall of fame, said Okocha did things no other […]
CBN, experts advocate collaboration among MFBs on microinsurance
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and financial sector experts have called for collaborative efforts among microfinance banks (MFBs) to promote the expansion of microinsurance as a tool for deepening financial inclusion.
Ganduje extends retirement age for teachers, lecturers to 65
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says, henceforth, teachers and lecturers working with the state owned institutions of learning will be retiring on attaining 65 years. The governor announced this at the award night marking the 2021 May Day organised by the Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Saturday in […]
FG plans to expand N-Power programme to 1m persons
The Federal Government says it will expand the N-Power programme from the present 500,000 beneficiaries to one million. President Muhammadu Buhari said this in a message to commemorate the 2021 Workers’ Day celebration on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2021 Workers’ Day theme is ”COVID-19, Social and Economic […]
