Buhari launches N9billion irrigation scheme rehabilitation project in Jigawa
May 14, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday launched the N9 billion Hadejia Valley Irrigation Scheme (HVIS) rehabilitation project in Auyo Local Government Area of Jigawa. News Agency of Nigeria…
Department of Petroleum Resources seals 44 filling stations in Akwa Ibom
May 14, 2018 The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Eket field office, says it has sealed 44 filling stations for failure to renew their licenses in the state. The Operations…
Eradicating Ebola: One of my greatest achievements, says Dr Tope
May 14, 2018 A medical doctor, Dr Tope Ojo, says that one of his greatest professional achievements was being on the team that saw to the eradication of Ebola in…
Ramadan: Prices of foodstuffs soar in Lagos Markets
May 14, 2018 Prices of some food items like tomatoes, beans and onions have increased in Lagos markets ahead of the annual Ramadan by Muslims, the News Agency of Nigeria…
Aviation union backs NCAA’s suspension of FirstNation Airways’ licence
May 14, 2018 The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) on Monday said that it supported the indefinite suspension placed on the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) of FirstNation Airways….
FRSC to introduce safety education in Plateau public schools
May 14, 2018 The Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it would soon introduce road safety education in public primary and secondary schools in the state….
CIBN urges NASS to pass Financial System Strategy Bill
May 14, 2018 The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CBN) has appealed to the National Assembly to pass the Financial System Strategy (FSS) Bill into law to promote…
Alleged corruption: FG suspends NECO registrar, two others
The Registrar of National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof Charles Uwakwe, has been suspended over alleged financial mismanagement and abuse of office. Also suspended are two deputy directors in charge of…
How states withdrew N593.1billion from federation account in Q1 2018
May 13, 2018 The 36 states of the federation have so far withdrawn about 593.1 billion from the Federation Account as revenue generated in the first quarter of 2018. The…
Nigerian Air Force deploys 150 Special Forces to Taraba
May 13, 2018 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday deployed 150 personnel of its special forces to its newly established 23 Quick Response Wing (QRW) in Nguroje, Sarduana Local Government…