FG approves new uniform for correctional service
The Federal Government has approved new uniform for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to reflect its new name. NCoS Comptroller General (CG), Mr Ja’afaru Ahmed said this at the inauguration of the administrative block of the Correctional Staff School (CSS) on Thursday in Abuja. He said that the measure was part of the new act […]
NFF: Gov Bagudu commends FG for reappointing Sanusi
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State on Friday commended the Federal Government for the reappointment of Dr Muhammad Sanusi as Secretary General of Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) for another five-year term. Bagudu made the commendation at a final match between Dukku Warriors Football Club and Abubakar Malami Football Club during the 7th Edition of Dr Muhammad […]
Nigerian stock market closes for Christmas with 0.10% loss
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed for Christmas and Boxing Day holidays on Tuesday with a marginal loss of 0.10 per cent. Specifically, the All-Share Index dropped 24.92 points or 0.10 per cent to close at 26,090.88 compared with 26,115.60 recorded on Monday. In the same vein, the market capitalisation lost N10 billion to close […]
FG accuses U.S. of sowing seed of religious mistrust in Nigeria
The Federal Government has accused the United States (U.S.) of attempting to sow seed of religious mistrust among the various religious groups in Nigeria with its recent report. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the Federal Government rejected the U.S. designation of Nigeria […]
Edo, FG working to improve Benin-Lokoja road: Obaseki
By Gabriel Enogholase, Benin Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring improved road infrastructure in the state, saying that his administration was in dialogue with the Federal Government to improve the experience of commuters on the Benin-Lokoja Road during the festive season. He disclosed this in Benin yesterday when […]
CCT: FG spends N52m in Jigawa LG
The Federal Government on Monday said it has spent over N52 million on vulnerable women in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa under the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme. Alhaji Abubakar Dan-Barde, Social Investment Programme Co-ordinator in the area, disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Guri. He said each of the beneficiaries […]
