Mr Ronke Onadeko, an expert in oil and gas, says high exchange rate of Naira to the dollar is responsible for increase in price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also called petrol, in the country. Onadeko disclosed this on Wednesday in Lagos at a policy dialogue on reporting the...
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A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Okanlawon Sanni, has said that the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its candidates for Lagos East Senatorial and Kosofe Constituency II by-elections do not give the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) any reason to fear. Sanni, representing Kosofe Constituency I in the...
As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) joins the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s World Decent Work Day, Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has been commended for prompt payment of salaries. Comrade John Ndiomu, the Chairman NLC Bayelsa chapter made the commendation during this year’s celebration with...
Mr Nelson Nwaosu, an Envoronmental Management Consultant, has advocated the employment of more town planners in Abia to ensure efficient supervision of buildings under construction to check incessant collapse in the state.Nwaosu, a retired Director at the state Ministry of Lands, Survey and Urban Planning, made the call...
The National Association of Bambara Nut Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NABAPPMAN) has assured Federal Government of its commitment to create more jobs in Bambara nut value chain President of NABAPPMAN, Dr Ezedioranma Aniagu, gave the assurance at the maiden inauguration of the executive officers of the association...
The tupsy-turvy football rivalry between Nigeria and Algeria which stretches a long time back is always a classic. It can simply be seen as a battle for supremacy between two of Africa’ s football giants. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that three–times African champions Nigeria will file...
There was confusion in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as two members, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).The members announced their defections in separate letters addressed to the house and read by the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila...
BY FAITH INYANG, Abuja –The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th Emir of Zazzau. He succeeds HRH Alh. (Dr) Shehu Idris who died on Sunday, 20th September 2020 after reigning for 45 years. Alh.Bamalli is the...
FC Barcelona have begun a process to reduce the pay of players, coaches and non-sporting staff to adapt to the huge losses suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A club source who disclosed this on Wednesday also said staff have been notified by the club of the need to reduce...
The head of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, has been infected with the novel coronavirus, he announced on Wednesday. “I only have mild symptoms and hope to recover soon,’’ the UN high commissioner wrote on Twitter. Grandi is isolating at home and is set to take part in this...
An FCT Grade I Upper Area Court in Gudu on Wednesday ordered the Nigeria Police to produce the money recovered during its investigation in the sale of land to a businessman, Mr Nicholas Ogbedo. Justice Suraj Muhammad also ordered Ogbedo, 42, to enter his defence in the matter on...
The Nigeria Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd. has advised internet users to be cautious of the internet fraudsters because of the existence of some dangerous sites. Its Managing Director, Dr Abimbola Alale, gave the advice on Wednesday in a statement by Mr Adamu Idris, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, to...
The Delta Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has re-elected Mr Mike Ikeogwu as its chairman for a second term of three years. Ikeogwu was declared the winner of the state council election held in Asaba on Tuesday by Mr Godwin Okoh, Chairman of the Credentials Committee. ...
Ms Evelyn Oti , Executive Director of Child Care and Adult Protection Initiative (CCAPI), says no fewer than 100 women have benefited from the organisation’s Village Loan Saving Scheme. Oti disclosed this on Wednesday in Calabar while speaking with journalists on the activities of the organisation. She said that...
The Plateau Government directs public and private schools in the state not to exceed 20 students in a class in compliance with social distancing protocol of COVID-19. The Universal Basic Education Board(SUBEB) Executive Chairman, Prof. Matthew Sule, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
A university graduate, Jude offor, says he went into intra-city commuter bus transport operation after years of searching for a white collar job without success. Offor disclosed that he had no money to purchase his own vehicle but was able to convince a principal who gave him the bus...
The Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu-Bashir, has distributed millet grains as `Zakat’ (charity) to 200 widows and orphans in Shiyar Fada area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that `Zakat’ is a form of charity or alms-giving which is one of...
As part of efforts to diversify the state’s economy, Gov. Bello Matawalle has directed the revival of Livestock Investigation and Breeding Centres in Zamfara. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibo, made this known on Wednesday when he led officials on a fact-finding visit to one...