Barkindo re-elected OPEC Sec-Gen for a three-year term
Mohammed Barkindo, OPEC Secretary General The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC ) on Monday night announced the re-election of Nigeria’s Mohammed Barkindo as Secretary General for a three-year tenure….
Buhari approves dissolution of NHIS governing board, appoints new boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director,…
Minimum wage: Labour ready for a showdown to demand implementation
Labour unions in the public service on Monday said they had started mobilising workers against the delay by the Federal Government to implement the new minimum wage signed into law…
Oyo Gov swears in female SSG, promises historic good governance
The Governor of Oyo state, Mr. Seyi Makinde on Monday performed the swearing-in ceremony of the Secretary to the Government of the State, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, saying that his government…
APC, PDP, others violate Electoral Act on money donated for election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says only one political party has so far submitted its audited report on 2019 general elections expenses, three months after the poll. INEC Chairman,…
LASG to begin mass infrastructure upgrade of dilapidated public schools Â
The Lagos State Government on Monday said it is set to embark on massive rehabilitation of some dilapidated public schools across the state to ensure conducive teaching and learning environment….
GRO: 5 secondary school students to represent Nigeria in Dubai
Five Nigerian students drawn from secondary schools across the country have been selected to represent Nigeria at the next First Global Robotics Olympics (GRO) in Dubai in October. Mrs Remi…
Digital infrastructure: MainOne to deploy additional 2500km of fibre across Lagos
MainOne’s CEO, Funke Opeke says the company is currently working in Lagos State to enable digital transformation through the deployment of 2500km of fibre across the State, adding to…
Court orders final forfeiture of funds linked to Patience Jonathan to FG in 2 weeksÂ
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday ordered the final forfeiture of the 8.4 million dollars and N7.4 billion found in accounts linked to a former first Lady, Patience…
Why Nigeria supports 9 months extension for oil production cutÂ
Nigeria on Monday  reaffirmed its strong support for the  nine month extension in oil production cut  under  the “Declaration of Cooperation’’ which seeks to  improve  global oil market stability among…