Nigerian Army code name counter-insurgency operation in North-East
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has approved the renaming of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation in the North […]
Month: April 2021
Women to occupy 111 additional special legislative seats – Minister
The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has assured Nigerian women that the National Assembly would soon create 111 legislative seats, specifically for them. Mrs […]
Access Bank assures shareholders of higher dividend payment
Access Bank Plc has assured shareholders of sustained dividend payout and improved performance in the years ahead. The Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Mr […]
Union Bank confirms Beatrice Bassey as board Chair
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of Mrs Beatrice Bassey, as the substantive Chair of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc. UBN […]
Bandits killed 323 people, abducted 949 in 3 months – Kaduna Govt
The Kaduna State Government has revealed that about 323 people were killed by bandits in the state between January and March 2021. The figure was […]
Most weapons used by Boko Haram terrorists were stolen from the Nigeria’s military – Senator Ndume
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has said the bulk of arms and ammunition used by insurgents were carted away from the […]
Gov. Zulum nominated for NUJ Distinguished Leadership Award
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Chapter has nominated The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, for the union’s […]
EU seeks passage of electoral act in Nigeria
The European Union has expressed concern over pending issues surrounding the non passage of the electoral act into law. The head of the European Union […]
NNPC clarifies its revenue projection, financial performance to AGF
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has clarified that the revenue projection contained in the letter to the Accountant General of […]
Bandits kidnap the mother of Niger State’s lawmaker
Armed gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the mother of of a member representing Agwara constituency at the Niger State House of Assembly, Barr […]
Finance minister hails NEXIM Bank for profitability, reduction in non-performing loans
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr (Mrs) Zainab Ahmed, has commended The Management of Nigeria Export – Import […]
FG approves National minimum wage in payment of pension
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted the approval indicating an increase in payment of pension to pensioners under the pension scheme arising from increment in the minimum […]
NUJ urges Cross River Govt. to pay retirees’ backlog of gratuities
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River Chapter, has appealed to Governor Ben Ayade to settle the 7-years backlog of gratuities owed retired public […]
First Bank releases corporate statement on new board constitution
By OOREOFEOLUWA KALEJAIYE, Lagos- First Bank of Nigeria Limited has referred to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pronouncement on the reconstitution of the Board […]
PCN seals 536 pharmacies, patent shops in Sokoto
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 536 pharmacies and patent medicine shops in 10 local government areas of Sokoto state. The Registrar of […]
About 2,000 Ondo communities to benefit from NDDC electricity project
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is happy with the pace of work on its N6 billion naira 132/33KV sub-station for over 2,000 […]
Teaching profession key to restore lost glory of Nigeria-Prof Ajiboye
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja-The Registrar of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye observed that, for Nigeria to get it right, it must […]
Stampede at religious festival kills dozens in Isreal
A stampede has broken out at a Jewish religious festival in northern Israel, killing nearly forty people and injuring about 150 others. The incident, which […]
FG introduces programme to reduce out-of-school children
The Federal Government in collaboration with the European Union has introduced an Accelerated Basic Education Programme to allow disadvantaged children between 10 and 18 years […]
JUST IN: President Buhari holds security meeting in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Service Chiefs meet over insecurity in the country President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over a Security […]