FG commences disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), designed to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This is contained in a statement made in Abuja on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs […]
Lar laments poor infrastructure in varsities
By Taye Obateru Jos — Former PDP National Chairman, Chief Solomon Lar, has lamented the diminishing infrastructural development of Nigerian universities which he said was adversely affecting the quality of education in the institutions. He stated this yesterday while receiving the Chairman, Governing Council of the University of Jos Ambassador Ignatius Ajuru and members of […]
Abia, Assembly differ on N30bn bond
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—ABIA State Government yesterday differed with the State House of Assembly over the issue that it had dropped the idea of sourcing N30 billion loan from the bond market for a new $200 million loan from the World Bank. The government said it was still pursuing the N30 billion bond and that […]
Arrest of Bafarawa undemocratic, says Arewa youth group
By Gbenga Oke Arewa Youth Development Group of Nigeria, AYDGN, has described the recent arrest and detention of the former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, as undemocratic and a sign of political immaturity by the EFCC. The group called for his unconditional release from detention. […]
2010: Andy Uba’s supporters dump PDP for LP
By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA—About 3,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the Labour Party to swell the support for the candidate of the party, Dr Andy Uba, in the 6 February 2010 governorship election in Anambra State. Director of Andy Uba Campaign Organization, Mr Peter Okala, who spoke with reporters yesterday, said […]
Kwara warns farmers over AFAN election
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin — The Kwara  State government has vowed to deal ruthlessly with any farmer who foment trouble and threaten the peace of the state over the election of Alhaji Abdullahi Hassan-led leadership of All Farmers Association, AFAN, state chapter held recently. Governor Bukola Saraki who was represented by his Commissioner for Agriculture, […]
