Omicron: Guterres expresses deep concern over isolation of southern African countries
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the restrictions imposed on travellers from southern African countries due to the emergence of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) variant, Omicron. Guterres, in a statement on Monday said, people of Africa should not be blamed for the immorally low level of vaccinations available in the continent. He […]
APC has not betrayed me; I’ve no regrets joining party — Fani-Kayode
A former Minister of Aviation and a founding Chieftain of the ruling All progressive congress, APC, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has declared that he has no regrets whatsoever joining the ruling party following stories in some sections of the media saying he has been betrayed after joining the party recently.
Amend TETFUND Act to accommodate private varsities, VC urges NASS
Vice-Chancellor, Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, has called for amendment of the law establishing Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to accommodate private universities in the country. He made the appeal at a news conference held on Monday in Oyo, ahead of the convocation ceremony of the institution. READ ALSO:TETFund champions cause to […]
Work for unity of APC in Anambra, Ngige advises Acting Chairman
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja: The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Nwabueze Ngige, has urged warring members of the Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to sheath their sword as leaders of the party and work together for a solution. Ngige in a statement by his Media Office, said, the Minister […]
CITN inducts 850 members
By Elizabeth Osayande The chartered institute of taxation of Nigeria recently inducted eight hundred and fifty inductees in Lagos to mark the 45th induction ceremony of the institute. According to the chairman, membership and professional conduct, Prince Ade Tunde Oretuga , the induction ceremony was a remarkable event as it represents the symbolic unleashing of […]
All federal roads require N400bn yearly for maintenance ― Bassey
By Ike Uchechukwu The Senate Committee Chairman on Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Senator Gershom Bassey has revealed that it will cost 400 billion yearly to maintain all Federal roads in Nigeria. Senator Bassey who made the revelation in a statement to newsmen at weekend in Calabar said we are oversighting FERMA…and in order […]
NGX opens week with N20bn loss
Trading in the domestic equities market started the week on Monday with negative sentiments following sell pressure in Presco and 20 other stocks. Speficially, the market capitalisation which opened at N22.598 trillion lost N20 billion or 0.09 per cent to close at N22.578 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index lost 37.31 points or 0.09 per cent […]
Introducing First Coal city Connect South East Social Media Week
Theme: “Telling our own stories in our own way” Social MediaLets get a clear understanding of social media. Going by simple terms, Social media can be seen as a vital tool for networking and sharing idea’s, and the present age we live in currently seems to be driven by this social micro networking and micro […]
Sujimoto lauds Samad, Chairman of BUA, describes him as MKO of the 21st century, in reaction to N2.5bn grant to Ogun state
In an exceptional expression of admiration, Sijibomi Ogundele managing director of Sujimoto Group has praised the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu for his many laudable social investment projects and strategic support extended to people, institutions, and governments. Ogundele noted that just like MKO Abiola, Abdulsamad reminds us that the most important part of humanity […]
Lagos to commence operation ”no vehicle inspection, no road worthiness certificates” in 2022
By Bose Adelaja The Lagos State government, has said beginning from January 1, 2022, motorists in the state will have to bring their vehicles for physical inspection before obtaining road worthiness certificates. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, who spoke during a stakeholder’s meeting which took place at Vehicle Inspection Service VIS, headquarters in […]
Joint investigations in money lending industry begins – FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says the joint regulatory and enforcement committee to probe rights violation in money lending industry has begun its investigations. The Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr Babatunde Irukera, made this known in an interview with Newsmen in Abuja on Monday. READ ALSO:Report ranks Nigeria low in […]
