Patronise inmates for your shoes, clothes, Prisons Controller-General urges Nigerians
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS, CGC Ja’afaru Ahmed has urged Nigerians to support local content by patronizing inmates of its custodial centres for their shoes and garments. Ahmed made the plea on Wednesday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by NCoS with a private entrepreneur on […]
Again, Ortom tests negative for COVID-19
The Benue State Government on Wednesday said that Gov. Samuel Ortom had again tested negative for COVID-19. This is contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Terver Akase, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi. The governor admitted that though he tested negative for COVID-19 […]
2020: NSE overcomes Covid-19 challenges with innovation, technology as listed securities hit N1.72trn
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market in the year 2020 will certainly go down in the history books as one of the most challenging years of modern existence. However, the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE during the year under review overwhelmed the storm through innovation and technology as value of listed securities hit N1.72 trillion. […]
Just In: NDDC boss meets Clark
By Dirisu Yakubu Sole administrator, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Effiong Akwa, is currently meeting with elder statesman, Pa Edwin Clark. Akwa who arrived the Asokoro, Abuja residence of Chief Clark at 12PM local time alongside his entourage, was welcomed by prominent Niger Delta personalities including Ambassador Godsknow Igali, former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of […]
Ondo Gov Poll: Court dismisses suit challenging Akeredolu’s nomination
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit that challenged the primary election that produced Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in the last gubernatorial election in Ondo State.
Zulum orders employment of 40 more doctors for Borno hospitals
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday gave an order for the recruitment of 40 medical doctors as an addition to his previous approvals, in order to meet health care needs of the state’s increasing population.
NECO releases 2020 SSCE results
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE) results with a 2.3 per cent increase in the number of candidates who scored five credits and above, including English and Mathematics. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Godswill Obioma, announced the results at the council’s headquarters in Minna on […]
New edtech to help tackle ‘the pandemic of learning poverty’
In a bid to change the future for hundreds of millions of children impacted by the global learning deficit, the Commonwealth Education Trust (CET) and its partners are today inviting millions of teachers and education leaders around the world to use their new approach to invest in teachers. The charity is today offering global access […]
Blind association seeks inclusion in FG’s employment process
The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB) on Wednesday appealed to the Federal Government to consider Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) in the country during its recruitment processes. The National President of the association, Mr Ishaku Adamu, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Ishaku said the Federal […]
Anambra 2021: APC needs fresh-blood to win November polls, says Nwankwo
A governorship aspirant for the 2021 polls in Anambra State, Dr Chidozie Nwankwo has said that the only way the All Progressives Congress, APC, could win the November 2021 election is by injecting new blood into the affairs of the party in the state.
Kokori accuses JNI Secretary of inciting religious war in Nigeria
By Perez Brisibe ELDER statesman and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Frank Kokori, has accused Secretary of the Jama’atul Nasril Islam, JNI, Dr. Khalid Aliyu of allegedly inciting religious war in the country. Chief Kokori made his position known on Wednesday while reacting to Dr. Aliyu’s outburst in response to the […]
