N60,000 minimum wage too high – Governors
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have rejected the N60,000 minimum wage earlier proposed by the Federal Government. The Director Media and Public Affairs of the Nigeria Governors’…
ICPC urges synergy to instill discipline, moral values in schools
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says there is need to instill discipline and moral values in schools to tackle the menace of corruption in the…
Revive economy to curb insecurity, experts advise FG
By Sumaila Ogbaje Some security experts have called on the Federal Government to put measures in place to stimulate economic growth in order to curb the security challenges confronting the…
Tinubu inaugurates, names FCT’s arterial road N20 after Wole Soyinka
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Arterial Road N20, which runs from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Arterial Road N20…
FG trains 40 visually impaired children on pastry, rattan craft making
By Priscilla Osaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), has trained 40 visually impaired children in the…
FG to expand Marshal Corps from 60 to 100 per state
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says that plans sre ongoing to increase the number of Mining Marshal Corps from 60 to 100. The increase would be…
70,603 pupils write 2024 common entrance into federal unity colleges
No fewer that 70,603 candidates have sat for the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into federal unity colleges. The Registrar/CEO, National Examination Council (NECO), Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi during the…
Minimum Wage: Labour declares indefinite strike from Monday
The leadership of organised labour has declared an indefinite nationwide strike from Monday. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) declared the strike at the end…
Yahoo Boys’: EFCC arrests 40 in FCT
Officcials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested no fewer than 40 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’ at different locations in the Federal Capital…
Lifegate Academy Abuja clinches top in school debate competition
Lifegate Academy Abuja came top at the 2024 Schools Debate competition, organised by Chen Teen Youth Development Initiative. Focus High School and Government Science Secondary School Tugan Maje came second…
Naira Marley’s cyber crime trial stalled
The trial of Nigerian Afro-Pop singer, Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley) on alleged Cyber crime at a Federal High Court in Lagos State on Thursday, May 30, 2024 could not…
FG trains 10,000 teachers for “smart schools” take off – Mamman
The Federal Government says no fewer than 10,000 teachers and educators have been trained in preparation for the take off of 37 “smart schools” built across the country. The Minister…
FG yet to implement public varsities exit from IPPIS five months after—ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Abuja Zone has called for the implementation of exit from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) without further delay. The Coordinator,…
Children’s Day: Stakeholders urge FG to prioritise child’s rights
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Children’s Day: Hunters boss urges govt. to prioritise welfare of children
Dr John Metchie, Deputy Commander General, Technical Services, Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS) By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Dr John Metchie, the Deputy Commander-General, Technical Services,…