C’River: NSSF, IHS to boost immunisation in 196 wards with N47m
… Commissioner lauds NSSF, says thier investment is protected By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR The Nigeria SolidaritySupport Fund, NSSF, a non Profit organisation and IHS Nigeria have concluded plans to boost immunisation services in the 196 wards of Cross River state in the next six months with funding in the tune of 47 million naira. The […]
Tinubu grants approval for kick-off of 6 out of 14 newly established varsities
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved a staggering commencement of academic activities of six out of the 14 new universities established in the last days of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Sergio Roberto joins Barca growing injury list, could miss El Clasico
Sergio Roberto is the latest player to join the growing list of injured players in Barcelona just as Lamine Yamal and Alejandro Balde returned to group training on Wednesday.
Man jailed in Lagos for $5,000 cryptocurrency fraud
An Ikeja Special Offences Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a 25-year-old man, Babatunde Shittu, to one year in jail for engaging in and benefitting from $5,000 cryptocurrency fraud
Recruitment: Police raise alarm over fraudulent recruitment portal
The Nigeria Police Force said on Wednesday that it has detected the existence of an unauthorized portal that has been misleading prospective applicants by soliciting applications in the name of the Force.
We’ll ensure greater transparency in our investments, new NSIPA CEO
The new National Coordinator / Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, NSIPA, Halima Shehu, has said promised to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure greater transparency in the operations of the agency.
Imo: S’Court fixes Oct 31 to hear APGA’s case against Gov Uzodinma
The Supreme Court has slated October 31 to hear an application the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, filed to remove Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state from office.
Lionel Messi reacts to Inter Miami exit
Lionel Messi has dispelled rumours that he will sign a loan deal to leave Inter Miami and play for another team.
Algeria suspends football in ‘solidarity’ with Palestinians
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced on Wednesday it had suspended all matches “until further notice” in support of the Palestinians.
2024 Budget: We ‘ll ensure compliance with financial act, speedy budget passage – Reps to Tinubu
The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, has assured president Bola Tinubu
of speedy passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill when brought before it.
‘He served Nigeria diligently’ – Buhari, Jonathan felicitate Gowon at 89
Former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan have rejoiced with former Head of State, statesman and leader, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), as he clocks his 89 on October 19, 2023.
Unilorin student’s suicide: It’s most horrible way to die – Sch mgt
The management of the University of Ilorin has expressed shock over the suicide of its student, Hameedat Sanni, on Wednesday morning describing it “as a most horrible way to die.”
FG defers outset of new approved universities
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has said Nigerian taxpayers lost N2.9 trillion (est) in just two years (2018 -2020) , to contracts and procurement fraud alone.
Illegal download site ordered to pay $650m to movie studios
A French court has ordered the administrators of a site for illegal downloading of movies to pay more than 625 million euros ($650 million) in fines and damages and interest to film studios, including major US studios, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Nigeria lost N2.9trn to contracts, procurement fraud within two years – EFCC chairman
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has said Nigerian tax payers lost N2.9trillion (est) in just two years (2018 -2020) , to contracts and procurement fraud alone.
Nigeria has no excuse importing food — Peter Obi
Labour Party presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has said that with over 34 million hectares of arable land, Nigeria has no justification for importing food items.
