Coalition canvasses for tax increase on sweetened drinks
By Aderogba George The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR), a coalition, has called for increase in tax on Sugar…
2024 Commonwealth Day: Mamman calls for commitment in transforming education
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has called for stakeholders’ commitment in transforming the nation’s commonwealth in education, thereby…
JAMB begins sale of DE forms nationwide
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has commenced the sales of 2024 Direct Entry documents in its…
NECO postpones 2024 staff promotion exams indefinitely
The Management of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the indefinite postponement of the 2024 Staff Promotion Examination earlier…
CBN boss, says Nigeria in “Stabilisation Phase”
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the stage in Nigeria’s economic transformation roadmap shows the country is currently in…
Nasarawa: Lawmaker registers 170 students for 2024 JAMB
By Awayi Kuje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Nasarawa State House of Assemblyman Solomon Akwashiki has registered 170 students of his…
NAHCON fixes N4.8m as Hajj fare for 2024
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has fixed N4.8 million as 2024 Hajj fare for intending pilgrims from the…
UN seeks to raise $4.2bn for Ukraine in 2024
The United Nations is seeking to raise 4.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2024 for Ukraine’s conflict-torn communities and refugees. The…
Senate to pass 2024 budget today, Dec 30
The Senate is expected to commence plenary to pass the 2024 budget today (Saturday) by 1PM. Recall that the Senate…
TETFund to increase disbursement in 2024 budget
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has budgeted a significant increase in annual direct disbursements in response to…