With MTN and Airtel joining the PSB fray, let the games begin
By Okoh Aihe A SEEMINGLY innocuous announcement made last week is scratching up something very huge; so huge that we don’t really know how huge it is at the moment. The announcement was to the effect that MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria have been awarded PSB licences by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. PSB […]
Grassroots: Okowa reassures prevalence of good governance
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in order to accomplish more gloriously on his five-point agenda by building a Stronger Delta for the social, economic, political and cultural sustainability of the present and future generation of Deltans, has reassured the prevalence of good governance in all communities across the state. The Governor, who was represented […]
Affordable housing: FG proposes National Housing Bond
…Says Nigerians need decent homes By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: Determined to provide adequate and affordable housing for Nigerians, the Federal Government, yesterday, proposed National Housing Bond aimed to help housing developers access financing across all geopolitical zones in the country. The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, while speaking during the Housing Investment Forum […]
Reps extend teachers retirement age
By Levinus Nwabughiogu – Abuja House of Representatives has given nod to a bill seeking to extend the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years. The legislative approval was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House leader, Hon. Ado Doguwa and Hon. Adekoya Abdul Majid, at the […]
Electricity: Akeredolu promises enabling environment for Ondo residents
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday promised the state residents of good and enabling environment through the provisions of basic comforts in spite of harsh economic situation in the country
Tackle marginalisation of Abuja indigenes to avert crisis, Emir of Karshi tells FG
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – One of Nigeria’s leading and respected Emirs, HRH Alhaji Ismaila Mohammed, on Tuesday, renewed calls for the Federal Government to tackle the root causes of marginalisation and violation of the rights of the original inhabitants of Abuja. According to the Emir of Karshi, doing this would avert a looming security crisis […]
Ugwuanyi directs immediate intervention on erosion ravaged Atavu Bridge, Amodu Awkunanaw
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Tuesday, inspected the erosion menace at Atavu Bridge, along Amechi-Agbani Road by Amodu Awkunanaw in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, directing the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to immediately commence remediation on the infrastructure to restore it to good condition for safety of motorists and other road users, amid cheers from residents.
Human trafficking, deadliest evil against humanity – Ishaku
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has identified trafficking of persons as the deadliest evil against humanity.
Ondo PDP senatorial candidate drags party to court over suspension, demands N100m; He’s not our member— PDP replies
A senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Phillips-Alonge has dragged the party to court, challenging his suspension from the party.
FG sets aside N250bn for autogas vehicle conversion — Sylva
As part of efforts to ensure that the autogas conversion of vehicles yielded the desired results, the Federal Government says it has set aside N250 billion for willing investors in autogas assembly plants in the country. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, disclosed this on Tuesday, in Abuja, at an Autogas […]
Anambra poll: We don’t know about any killing in Ihiala — Police
The Police have denied knowledge of any killing during the Anambra State Governorship supplementary election in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
