CSOs set agenda on transparency, accountability, global standards ahead of PIB passage In April
Want CSOs’ involvement in disbursement of revenue process By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja With the month of April insight based on the promise of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, into law in April 2021, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, Wednesday, set agenda […]
Wike commends Buhari over appointment of new service chiefs
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing new service chiefs for the country. The governor made this known on Tuesday in Port Harcourt in a statement by Mr Paulinus Nsirim, the state Commissioner for Information and Communications. He noted that although the appointments came late, the president should be […]
Shortage of passports hit Nigerians in Italy, seek NASS intervention
THE National Union of Nigeria Association in Italy (NUNAI) has decried the inability of their members to procure international passports at the consular office in Rome owing to insufficient quantities available, a development that has strained relations between the Nigeria consular office and her citizens in Italy.
Civil war has not united Nigeria, but a political settlement will
By Olu Fasan RECENTLY, Nigeria marked the 51st anniversary of the end of its civil war, from July 6, 1967 to January 15, 1970. Too often, retired generals tell us they fought the war to secure Nigeria’s ‘unity’. But, in truth, all they did was to stop, with lethal force, a constituent unit – the […]
Lagos, UNDP kick off cash-for-work for vulnerable Lagosians
The Lagos State Government in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has kicked-off the cash-for-work programme for vulnerable people in the State with the aim of cushioning the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the flagging off of the intervention programme held at Ndubusi Kanu Park, Alausa, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the […]
Music is beautiful – Soft Mide
Music is entertaining, and as such, the Nigerian music industry is expanding at a breakneck pace, while commercializing talent for the benefit of all parties involved.
End of APGA has come in Anambra — Etiaba, APC guber aspirant
AHEAD of the November 6, 2021 governorship election in Anambra State, a leading governorship aspirant under the platform of the ruling All Progress Congress, APC, Chief Ben Etiaba has predicted that APGA has come to a dead-end in the State, saying that the state needs a new direction of leadership.
Allow girls finish secondary schools before marrying them off, UBEC boss begs parents
By Joseph Erunke EXECUTIVE Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Dr . Hamid Bobboyi, has begged parents in the North to at least allow their female children conclude their secondary school education before considering them for marriage. Bobboyi said girls’ education is vital to the development of any country. READ ALSOIsrael, Denmark to vaccinate […]
With 200 additional Amotekun operatives, Oyo sets to rid Ibarapa, Oke Ogun of kidnapping, banditry
Oyo State government is set to deploy 200 additional operatives of Amotekun Corps to Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun areas to curb kidnapping and banditry there. Gov. Seyi Makinde announced this in Ibadan on Wednesday at the end of a meeting held with representatives of the communities and security stakeholders. The Commissioner of Police in the state, […]
Israel, Denmark to vaccinate all athletes for Tokyo Games
Several countries, including Israel and Denmark, said on Wednesday they would vaccinate their athletes and staff against COVID-19 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, amid global debate over whether athletes should be given priority access in the rollout. Global coronavirus cases surpassed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as countries around the world […]
NOVA Merchant Bank promotes staff, flags-off Executive Trainee scheme
MONEY MARKET NOVA Merchant Bank, has announced the promotion of its staff as well as the flag off of its executive trainee scheme, noting that the promotions were in line with its goal of building a high performance culture. It also stated that the promotion cut across most grade levels including General Manager subject to […]
