Group gives NASS, FG, state govts ultimatum on Not-Too-Young-to-Run bill
February 16, 2018 The Not-Too-Young-to-Run Movement on Friday in Abuja gave the executive and legislative arms of government at the federal and state levels an ultimatum on the passage of…
Buhari meets APC Governors’ Forum in Daura
February 16, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with members of the 18 state governors of the APC Governors’ Forum in Daura, Katsina State on Friday. The News…
World Bank approves $486m loan to improve Nigeria’s electricity transmission
February 16, 2018 The World Bank on Friday approved an International Development Association (IDA) Credit of 486 million dollars for the rehabilitation and upgrading of electricity transmission substations and lines….
Tambuwal appoints 3 new Perm Secs
February 16, 2018 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto on Friday approved the appointment of three new permanent secretaries in the state’s civil service. This development followed the appointment of Permanent…
2019: Buhari hosts APC governors in Daura, pressure mounts on Buhari to run
President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with members of the 18 state governors of the APC Governors’ Forum in Daura, Katsina State on Friday. Three of the governors were…
2019: Election budget ready in 7 days – INEC Chairman
February 16, 2018 Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said that the 2019 General Elections budget would be ready in seven days. Mahmood disclosed…
NDLEA to tackle use of prohibited substances by youths in FCT
February 16, 2018 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), FCT Command, said it would organise a sensitisation campaign against the use of prohibited substances by youths in the territory….
Governor Aregbesola releases N1bn for pension payment
February 16, 2018 Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has approved the release of N1 billion for the payment of contributory pension to retired civil servants in the state. Dr Festus…
SON acquires hi-tech machines for destruction of substandard tyres
February 16, 2018 The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Friday demonstrated the destruction of a large number of substandard tyres worth billions of Naira with the aid of a…
SMEs, key to economic prosperity of any nation – Expert
February 16, 2018 Mr Suberu Ariboh, the Centre Manager, National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Ilorin, on Friday said Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) held the key to the economic…