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 […]
NUC withdraws licence of 2 varsities
THE Federal Government yesterday withdrew the operational licence of the Ondo State University of Science and Technology, OSUTECH, Okitipupa in Ondo State, following the inability of the institution to resume academic activities two years after it was granted licence
AC holds National Convention Aug 9 in Lagos
The Action Congress, AC, will hold its National Convention 2010 in Lagos on August 9 to consider and approve a change of name and amendment to the party’s Constitution
Trans-border clash averted
Nigerians operating at the nation’s border shared with their Beniniose counterpart are presently being subjected to undue harassment by security operatives of the neighboring country.
Brass elders raise alarm over surging Atlantic Ocean
The elders and chiefs of the coastal settlement of Twon Brass in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have raised an alarm over the threat posed by the gradual depletion of the island’s shore lines by the Atlantic Ocean due to the $12 billion Liquefied Natural Gas plant.
Family sends SOS to IG over missing son
Okakpu family of Azu-Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ogbonna Onovo, to unravel the circumstance surrounding the sudden disappearance of their son, Mr. Ben Okakpu
UNIJOS VC debunks rumour of hike in school fees
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Sonni Tyoden, has said the institution has not increased the fees payable by students as it was being speculated in some quarters.
Govt allays fear over Third Mainland Bridge
Lagos State Government has described as false rumour that the Third Mainland Bridge was unsafe and would soon collapse.
NAHCO to build N1.19bn shed at MMA
THE Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Limited, NAHCOAVIANCE , has concluded plans to built a new cargo shed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for an estimated cost of N1.19 billion.
57-yr-old wins MTN prize
DEACON Simeon Chukwuka Okeke, a teacher at the Central Primary School, Ndike in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has emerged the third winner of the N20 million grand prize in the just concluded MTN Naira Splash Competition in Lagos, weekend.
Deji of Akure: Reinstate my husband, ex-wife pleads
THE estranged wife of the former Deji of Akureland, Olori Bolanle Adepoju yesterday appealed to the Ondo State government to forgive her husband and reinstate him
