No permission needed to use National Anthem- D-G NOA
The Director-Generral of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, says the use of the National Anthem by the citizens does not require any form of permission from the Agency.…
Minister of Finance, Wale Edu says VAT remains 7.5 per cent,
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
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 and strength. Musa,…
LeLook academy empowers youth with skills to tackle unemployment
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, Chinwe Ezenwa, made…
CIPMN urges support for effective project management
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 Mbadiwe, made the…
ICPC warns against undermining S/Court judgment on LG autonomy
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 Aliyu, gave the…
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
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 Aug. 23. The…
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
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 the organisation, Mr…
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
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 in the mining…
Group reinstates commitment to acceptable family planning options
Association for the Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP) said on Thursday in Abuja that it was committed to promoting family planning options acceptable to Nigerians. Dr Ejike Oji, Chairman, AAFP,…
Nigeria firm partners UK/German group to build 30,000 houses nationwide in 5 yrs
Family Homes Funds says it is collaborating with Argisol Group, a United Kingdom and Germany group to build 30,000 homes across the country in five years. The company’s UK Chairman,…