Lagos State House of Assembly said, yesterday, that the approval granted to the executive arm was to convert the $53.9 million loan granted Lagos Concessionaire Company, LCC, by the Africa Development Bank and three other local banks, to a public sector loan, and not take over.

IN February, the Federal Government and Organised Labour, among others, agreed that there would a reduction in electricity tariff in December 2021, as well as end sale of gas  to the Electricity Generating Companies, GENCOs, in foreign currency, (Dollar) instead of local currency.

Vice-Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC North-East Reconciliation Committee, Senator Muhammad Bindow, has distanced himself from leaked audio, purportedly wishing President Muhammadu Buhari dead. 

THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, approached the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, asking it to sack Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State from office.

Following fears expressed in some quarters about the effectiveness of Mordena COVID-19 vaccine, the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has said that Nigerians have no reason to be alarmed over the vaccine, declaring that it is  safe and effective against the COVID-19 virus.

The Akwa Ibom State Government at Thursday’s State Executive Council meeting gave approval for the Construction of Mkpat Enin-Ikot Ubo-Ikot Ntot Nkikara road in Mkpat Enin and Ikot Abasi local government areas.

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The agricultural sector has been a major focus of the interventions of the Central Bank of Nigeria since the 1970s.

By Adekunle Adekoya A bothersome thesis is gradually gaining ground, propelled by growing loss of faith in the power elite to turn around the fortunes of Nigerians, and transform Nigeria into the functioning economy and equitable society she ought to be. This thesis is premised on our experience as a collective, which points to the […]

A non-political, socio- cultural association, Etsako Club 81 in collaboration with Edo University, lyamho-Uzairue has conducted free medical screening for thousands of indigenes of Edo North Senatorial District .

Delta  State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday commended Deltans for their cooperation with his administration, especially with the prevailing insecurity and economic challenges confronting families across the country. Okowa gave the commendation in Asaba while swearing-in Professor Sylvester Monye as Senior Policy Adviser. READ ALSO2022 BUDGET: Delta NUJ hails Okowa for paying priority to […]

Humanitarian Ambassador Omaduvie Sunday Oke-Oghene has urged Federal Government to invest in the future Nigeria Youths. Omaduvie made the call while speaking to youths on the International Youth Day 2021. READ ALSO:PDP crisis: Reps split over Secondus Omaduvie noted that investing in the future of Nigeria Youths is an investment for a better Nigeria. He […]

THE Nigerian National Legacy Awards (NNLA) has closed nominations by members of the public to pick deserving winners for its Oil and Gas Special Edition of the prestigious excellence awards. Acting Chief Executive Officer, NNLA, Amb Ovie Odubu, said in Abuja that the nomination portal was shut after receipt of numerous nominations into various categories […]

The Deputy National Youth Leader, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Jones Onwuasoanya, on Thursday said Former Minister of Works, Adeseye Ogunlewe has started falsehood propaganda to shrink the agenda of the 2023 Nigeria Presidency of Igbo extraction.

The United Nations (UN) Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon and Oniru of Iruland have urged the Federal Government to empower the youths in the area of agriculture.