Kaduna SUBEB confirms sack of 65 illegally recruited primary school teachers
The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday confirmed the sack of 65 primary school teachers, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. They were allegedly recruited illegally…
BPE to begin to coordinate with other Govt arms on asset sales in Q1 2021 – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, on Friday, said the Federal Government’s planned sale of public assets will benefit Nigerians and help to boost the economy. In an appearance on…
Tread with caution, don’t risk the lives of your citizens – Gov Fayemi tells Gov Bello
Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Governor Kayode Fayemi, has urged the governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to tread with care, following his recent statement suggesting that the…
Biden Reverses Trump’s Visa Ban On Nigeria, Other Countries, halts US exit from WHO
The Joe Biden administration, which campaigned partly on a message of diversity, is seeking to re-open America to the world. Biden reversed a Donald Trump policy that restricted the granting…
Africa in danger of being left behind in COVID-19 vaccination due to price hike – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Africa is in danger of being left behind in COVID-19 vaccination as prices spike due to competition in other regions. Dr Matshidiso…
Nigeria’s ECA balance over $72.4m as at Jan. 20 – Finance Minister
The Federal Government has said the country’s Excess Crude Account (ECA), balance as at 20th January, 2021 is $72,411,197.80 ( N27,603,148,601.36). The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab…
FG RELEASES N6.45B FOR NEW OXYGEN PLANTS IN 38 LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE TO FACILITATE COVID-19 TREATMENT
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide in a bid to enhance the treatment of Covid-19 patients who need…
Anambra Govt shuts private school for flouting COVID-19 protocols
The Anambra Government on Thursday announced the closure and withdrawal of approval of Royal Ambassador’s Schools in Onitsha, for flouting the resumption directives and COVID-19 prevention protocols. Dr. Christy Obiano,…
COVID-19: NGF Sets Up Team Of Experts To Advise On Procurement, Administration Of Vaccines
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has set up a team of experts to advise on the procurement and administration of the COVID-19 vaccines. The Forum’s Chairman, Gov Kayode Fayemi, briefed…
Insurgency: DHQs refutes reports terrorists overrun military base in Borno
The Defence Headquarters (DHQs), on Thursday denied media reports that terrorists had overrun a military base in Marte Local Government Area (LGA), in Borno between Jan. 15 and Jan. 16….