Senators on the platform of the major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, held a crucial meeting at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The agenda of the meeting held in the office of the Senator representing Kebbi South, Garba Maidoki, was to seek replacement for the principal …
Read More »Jonathan, West African Elders caution against unofficial declaration of results in Liberia
The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Mission to Liberia has called for caution and restraint as Liberians wait eagerly for the final results of the November 14 presidential run-off elections which is currently being collated by the country’s National Electoral Commission (NEC). Head of WAEF Mission and former Nigerian President …
Read More »Fuji legend, Saheed Osupa graduates from Ibadan varsity
Fuji legend, Saheed Osupa graduates from Ibadan varsity Popular Fuji maestro Saheed Osupa Akorede has acquired a degree in the political science department from the University of Ibadan (UI), the premier university in Nigeria. According to the musician who shared photos from the convocation ceremony on his Instagram on Wednesday, …
Read More »Shock as OAU lecturer Ojediran slumps, dies
A lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Dr Ayo Ojediran, has slumped and died in his office. The incident occurred on Tuesday. Students of the school have mourned the demise of the 52-year-old lecturer. The Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, said …
Read More »Just In: NLC, TUC suspend strike
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress has suspended the ongoing strike. The unions suspended the strike on Wednesday night following the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The meeting with Ribadu started a few minutes after 7 pm and extended …
Read More »One year after takeover of DisCos, darkness, liquidity crisis persist
Electricity • Stakeholders highlight cash flow, government policies as key challenges for DisCos under AMCON’s control • Kaduna, Benin, two others record highest decrease in energy off take in Q1/2023 • No profit in sight as operators exceed ATC&C loss target All is not well with electricity distribution companies …
Read More »Again, SEC moves to reduce N190b unclaimed dividends
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) . As total funds in CIS hits N2.1 trillion in 2023 . Shareholders fume as Union Bank plans to delist from exchange, indices rise by N146b The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled plans to create a new e-dividend portal that would help …
Read More »Return To Nigeria After Your Studies, Minister Tells 179 Scholarship Beneficiaries During Departure To Russia
Prof Tahir Mamman, new Minister of Education A total of 179 students awarded the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship in Russian for the 2023/2024 academic session are to depart Nigeria on Wednesday. Speaking at the pre-departure briefing ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, charged …
Read More »Otti Bans Movement Of Heavy Duty Vehicles To Check Incessant Accidents On Abia Roads
… Orji, Ikpeazu Mourn Death Of Passengers During Truck Accident In Aba Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has ordered the immediate restoration of the previous directives restricting movement of heavy duty vehicles within Umuahia and Aba metropolis between the hours of 7am and 8pm as part of measures in …
Read More »Afreximbank Sign Pact With Innovative Biotech To Manufacture HIV, Typhoid, Other Vaccines In Nigeria
Afreximbank Innovative Biotech Limited, located in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, and the African Export Import Bank have concluded plans to begin manufacturing of a range of vaccines in Nigeria. This followed a Project Preparation Facility Agreement signed by Mr Haytham El Maayergi, Executive Vice President, Global Trade Bank, Afreximbank, and …
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