Buhari Approves Establishment Of Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State. The President’s approval was conveyed to The Obarisi of Urhoboland and Deputy President of the Senate,…
Naira 4 Dollar scheme aimed at reducing rent-seeking activities, enhance flexible, transparent diaspora remittances – Emefiele
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, says the new, “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme’’ for diaspora remittances will enhance a transparent and more flexible remittance administration….
Benin Republic, RIFAN to sign MoU to boost local rice production
The Republic of Benin is going into partnership with the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) to boost her local rice production. RIFAN National President, Alhaji Aminu Goronyo made this…
Hijab controversy: Kwara govt rescinds decision on 10 schools reopening as C&S Church seeks God’s intervention
Kwara government on Monday rescinded its decision to reopen 10 schools shut on account of a controversy surrounding the wearing of hijab by their students, citing safety reasons. The reversal…
Buhari’s Chief Of Staff, Garba Shehu, Others Take COVID-19 Vaccination
The Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu have received their first dose of…
FG to establish specialised courts, judicial divisions on SGBV– Malami
The Federal Government is working towards the establishment of specialised courts and judicial divisions that will focus on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The Attorney General of the Federation and…
IWD: Google Animated Doodle Gives Women ‘Big Hands’
In honour of women who have made a difference through the years, Google is giving a ‘big hand’ to honour this year’s international women’s day. The tech giant is celebrating…
Alleged Culpable Homicide: Elzakzaky’s Trial Resumes Today
The trial of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat, resumes today at the Kaduna State High Court. The presiding…
Party registration/revalidation: APC registers 2.5m members in Kano
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has so far registered about 2.5 million members in the ongoing membership registration/revalidation in the state. This is…
COVID-19: Most Japanese don’t want foreign fans to attend the Olympics – poll
Most Japanese do not want international spectators to attend the Tokyo Games this summer amid fears a large influx of visitors could spark a resurgence in new coronavirus infections, a…