Interstate travel: RTEAN advises members on NCDC COVID-19 prevention guidelines
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has advised its members to comply with the guidelines on prevention and spread of the COVID-19 as the ban on interstate was…
PTF on COVID-19 briefing on interstate Travels, reopening of schools, others
I welcome you all to the National Briefing by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 for Monday, 29th June 2020. 2.When the PTF briefed the nation on 1st June…
COVID-19 jeopardising efforts to end child marriage, FGM – U.N
The coronavirus pandemic is reversing progress on ending child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM), jeopardising the futures of millions of girls, a senior U.N. official said on Tuesday. “The…
NASS suspends planned hike in electricity tariff on July 1, says we’re in agreement with DISCOs
The leadership of the National Assembly on Monday convinced the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to defer the planned hike in electricity tariff till the first quarter of 2021. The Senate…
SYNERGY AMONGST AGENCIES KEY TO ADDRESSING NIGERIA’S BORDER MANAGEMENT ISSUES – OSINBAJO
As government and other stakeholders continue to seek solutions for a more effective border management in Nigeria, renewed efforts will be channeled towards improving synergy amongst agencies involved in border…
Four aid workers abducted by Islamist militants in northeast Nigeria appear in video
Islamist militants have abducted four aid workers and a private security worker in northeast Nigeria, the hostages said in a video seen by Reuters on Monday. The hostages identified themselves…
Federal Government slashes Statutory Marriage fees
The Federal Government has announced the approval of a downward review of the fees chargeable for services related to the Statutory Marriage under the Marriage Act CAP M6 LFN 2004…
President Buhari extends phase 2 of eased lock down by 4 weeks
President Buhari has approved the extension of phase two of eased lock down by another four weeks with effect from tomorrow Tuesday, June 30 through midnight of Monday, July 27,…
Integrity test: FG says Kara bridge still standing strong, safe for use
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the Kara bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is still standing strong and safe for use. Popoola on Monday told…
Alleged forgery: Court dismisses suit against Obaseki
Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a suit filed against the Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki. Justice Chikere struck out the case due to…