VAT remains 7.5 per cent, says FG
Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has refuted the reports suggesting an increase in the Valu-Added Tax rate from 7.5 per cent to…
We must create military that reflects diversity, strength –CDS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to maintain focus on creating a military that reflected the nation’s diversity…
LeLook academy empowers youth with skills to tackle unemployment
By Lucy Ogalue A foundation, LeLook Bags Academy, has empowered some youth through skill acquisition to tackle the increasing rate of unemployment in the country. The Managing Director of LeLook,…
CIPMN urges support for effective project management
By Lucy Ogalue The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has urged stakeholders to support effective and efficient project management in the country. The Registrar of CIPMN, Henry…
ICPC warns against undermining S/Court judgment on LG autonomy
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has warned against undermining the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa…
Information Minister Signs Performance Bonds with Heads of Agencies
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has signed a performance bond with heads of parastatal agencies under his supervision. Idris seperately signed the bond with the…
FCT smart school to commence academic activities September – Minister
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says the newly constructed smart school in the Karshi area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will commence academic activities in September. Mamman…
NDC hosts golf kitty for participants of Course 32
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Defence College (NDC), on Saturday organised golf tournament (kitty) to celebrate the graduation of its participants of Course 32 who will be passing out on…
NNPC achievements: Don’t sack Mele Kyari, CSOs urge Tinubu
By Perpetua Onuegbu A coalition of 92 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu not to sack Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Nigerian National…
JAMB directs institutions to disclose illegal admissions within 1-month
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all institutions to disclose within one month, details of all candidates they illegally admitted prior to 2017 or risk recognition and condonment.…
Coy moves to increase FX, attract non-oil investments
By Lucy Ogalue The African Legacy International, said it was making efforts to increase foreign exchange and attract more investors in the non-oil sector of the country. The President of…
ICT literacy not sufficient, acquire new computer software — NUC urges varsity administrators
The Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, has urged university administrative staff to acquire relevant computer software for the virtual learning environment as ICT literacy was no…
Korea Centre decorates 25 Taekwondo students with new ranks
By Priscilla Osaje Korean Cultural Center in Nigeria (KCCN) has promoted 25 students to different belt levels in the 2024 Korean Taekwondo training class in Abuja. The News Agency of…
Commission to return 10,000 out-of-school children to classroom by September
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’ Education (NCAOOSCE) has pledged its readiness to return 10,000 out-of-school children to classroom by September. The Executive Secretary, NCAOOSCE, Dr Muhammad Idris…
Why 397 arrested illegal miners should be thoroughly investigated – CSO
By Sumaila Ogbaje A civil society group, Action for Economic Development (AED), has called for thorough investigation of 387 suspected illegal miners recently arrested by the military, to halt criminality…