FEC approves N13.08trn budget proposal for 2021
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved budgetary proposal of N13.08 trillion for 2021 fiscal year. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, […]
Month: September 2020
NSE council president pays courtesy visit to Golden Guinea Breweries Plc, Abia and Imo State governments
Otunba Abimbola Ogunbanjo, President of the National Council of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), along with the Divisional Head, NSE, Listing Business, Olumide Bolumole, embarked […]
[UPDATE] Buhari alters Independence Anniversary plan, to make national broadcast Thursday morning
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to make a broadcast to the nation at 7am on Thursday, October 1, 2020 as […]
Fayemi: When Governors engage Zulum on safety, he replies “what about my people?”
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum(NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has revealed that at different times, some Governors had spoken to Governor […]
OCTOBER 1: President Buhari to address nation on Thursday, as Queen of England, Tinubu congratulate Nigerians
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle […]
Nigeria at 60: Is the Nation truly under a ‘Resource-Curse’?
By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI Terra Lawson-Remer, economist, environmental attorney, community organizer, and educator, who served as Senior Advisor in the Obama Administration, may not have had […]
WHO marks International Day of Older Persons 2020, addresses age and ageing under COVID-19
SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti says the International Day of Older Persons is an annual celebration […]
60th Independence: FRSC boss congratulates Nigerians, enjoins peaceful, safe celebration
EHIME ALEX, Lagos As Nigeria marks 60th independence anniversary on October 1, 2020, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye […]
Flavorful salt alternatives for human system
By VERA AWUAH – honnyveea3@gmail.com Salt is one of the most common spices around the world. Salt as we know is the most common seasoning […]
Yobe Governor in Maiduguri over Zulum’s convoy attack
SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni on Tuesday paid a solidarity visit to his colleague, the Governor of Borno, Babagana Umara Zulum […]
Danbatta inaugurates evaluation committee for 2020 research proposals
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has inaugurated a 15-member Evaluation Committee for the assessment […]
COVID-19: Uganda ‘to begin human trials’ of vaccine
Uganda will begin human trials of a Covid-19 vaccine in November, the Daily Monitor newspaper reports quoting ministry of health officials. The vaccine, called Self […]
FOOTBALL: Didier Drogba to receive 2020 UEFA President’s Award
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been selected for the 2020 UEFA President’s award for his ‘commitment to excellence on and off the pitch’. The […]
Ghana doesn’t legally exist – Kosi Kedem
In the wake of some group of people in the Volta Region demanding independence for a Western Togoland state, Kosi Kedem, a former Member of Parliament for […]
Nigeria records 187 new COVID-19 cases
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said on Tuesday it recorded 187 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in […]
Nigerian showbiz at 60; now a hustlers’ terrain
AUSTIN FAIR, Lagos Like every other sector in our dear nation which clocks 60 good years today, the entertainment industry has become an all comers’ […]
Fans await Onyeka’s memoir on October 1
AUSTIN FAIR, Lagos One of the events that will visibly share in the various of activities slated for October 1, Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day, will […]
How the world celebrated K.S.A at 74
AUSTIN FAIR, Lagos King of World Beats, Sunday Adegeye, roundly blessed and gifted, is of course endowed with extra strength and energy. Then, there is […]
FirstBank partners LSETF to offer funding at attractive interest rate to low-cost private schools in Lagos
EHIME ALEX, Lagos First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced its partnership with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) […]
UN Forum: Osinbajo calls for reform of int’l tax system
…says leaders must insist on repatriation of illicit funds & their proceeds Leading the call for an effective global action against Illicit Financial Flows (IFF) […]