KANO STATE GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORMING EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the educational landscape into a more unified, inclusive, and responsive framework. Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, made this clear at the inauguration of a two-day Kano State Education Recovery Conference held at Bayero University. The conference, themed "Repositioning Education in Kano: Navigating the Path to […]
NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED CALLS ON PETROL STATIONS TO OPERATE LONGER HOURS AS A WAY TO DEAL WITH CURRENT CHALLENGES IN SUPPLY.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says fuel stations are to operate longer hours for supply and distribution of petrol, calling on fuel stations to aid availability in view of the current tight situation. The NNPC Ltd. says the turnaround period of petrol trucking is also elongated to ease the scarcity being witnessed. Executive […]
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES A 150-DAY DUTY-FREE IMPORT WINDOW FOR FOOD COMMODITIES.
The Federal Government has announced a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities as it stepped up efforts to tackle rising food inflation which had impoverished many Nigerians. The government also expressed its decision to collaborate with states to expand land cultivation across the country. Consequently, the government suspended duties, tariffs and taxes for the […]
NIGERIA’S DEBT-TO- GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) RATIO SAYS DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
The Debt Management Office (DMO), says Nigeria’s debt-to- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio is within the specifications of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the country’s peer group. Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, said this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja while reacting to some media reports that […]
FEDERAL HIGH COURT IN LAGOS DIRECTS FORMER MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS, DISASTERS MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SADIA UMAR-FAROUK, TO ACCOUNT FOR N729BN.
Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development, Sadia Umar-Farouk, to give details of how N729bn allegedly disbursed to 24.3 million poor Nigerians was carried out. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the court ruled that the ex-minister should provide a list of all the beneficiaries, including […]
NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY ON CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says it has declared a state of emergency on crude oil production, adding that the move is geared towards increasing Nigeria’s oil production and growing its reserves. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, disclosed this in a keynote address at the opening of the 23rd edition of […]
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA WARNS BANKS AGAINST CONTINUED REJECTION OF OLD SERIES AND LOWER DENOMINATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES DOLLAR.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned against the continued rejection of old series and lower denominations of the United States dollars by its regulated entities in Nigeria. The apex bank threatened to sanction lenders that rejected the currencies. This was contained in a circular dated June 27, signed by the acting director of the […]
HOUSE COMMITTEE INITIATES REVIEW TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
The House of Representatives says the aim of its Special Ad-Hoc Committee on Restructuring of Government Agencies and Commissions is to enhance efficiency of government agencies while meeting current day realities. Chairman of the Special Ad-Hoc Committee, Ibrahim Isiaka, who disclosed this on Tuesday, said the committee has commenced the process of reviewing the recommendations […]
FIRST LADY, SEN. REMI TINUBU CALLS FOR THE INCLUSION OF MORE WOMEN INTO ARCHITECTURE IN AFRICA
Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for the inclusion and participation of more women in the security architecture of countries across Africa. She reiterated that security is the bedrock for development hence the need to tackle the multi-faceted challenges facing individual countries and the Africa region. Senator Tinubu who spoke in Abuja […]
SOUTH-EAST GOVERNORS VOW TO PUSH FOR THE RELEASE OF THE LEADER OF THE PROSCRIBED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA, NNAMDI KANU.
The South-East Governors has resolved to interface with the Federal Government to secure the release of the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The forum also resolved to visit President Bola Tinubu to discuss pressing issues concerning the South- East region These are contained in a communique issued and signed […]