NIMR has exceeded our expectations, says Mamora
*Minister lauds MTN Foundation By Emmanuel Onoja Following the indispensable role, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) is playing in combating Covid 19 and other diseases ravaging the country, the Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnimbe Adeleke Mamora, has described it as an institute that has surpassed the expectations of the federal government. […]
Planned increase in education budget still a long shot from what Nigerians need, says CAPPA
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government’s plan to increase the annual budgetary allocation to education by 50% within the next two years but insists the increase is insignificant as it will only push the overall share of education in the national budget from 5.6% to 8.6%. In the […]
Planned Increase in education budget still a long shot from what Nigerians need – CAPPA
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government’s plan to increase the annual budgetary allocation to education by 50% within the next two years but insists the increase is insignificant as it will only push the overall share of education in the national budget from 5.6% to 8.6%. In the […]
FG Approves New Fee For Number Plates
The federal government has approved new fees for vehicle number plates and driving licenses across the country. The Joint Board Tax (JTB) in a letter dated July 30, 2021 and signed by Obomeghfe Nana-Aisha, the board secretary, asked the federal and state agencies to implement the new rates . The agreement for the implementation of […]
I’m Originally Igbo- Rihanna Reveals
American singer and Forbes Wealthiest female, Rihanna says she is originally from Igbo The billionaire singer disclosed this in a recent interview saying that her mother disclosed her real origin to her that she is primarily an Igbo woman. She said: “My mom told me that I am originally an Igbo woman. Igbo is a […]
Nigeria High Commission In London Closes For 10days As Two Officials Contract COVID-19
The Nigerian High Commission in London has closed for 10days after two officials tested positive to coronavirus The high commission stated this in a statement issued on Thursday. “This afternoon, the Head of Immigration Section and two other officials went for a meeting at the Home Office,” it said in the statement. “At the entrance, […]
If Not Infrastructure, Then What?, By Femi Adesina
By Femi Adesina Former Governor of Anambra State and running mate to Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, flew into the eye of the storm some days ago, when he said on the breakfast show of a television station that the Nigerian economy couldn’t be driven on infrastructure development. Mr Obi, […]
Shehu Shagari’s Wife, Hadiza Dies of COVID-19 Complications
Hadiza, the wife of former President Shehu Shagari, is dead. Muhammed Bala Shagari announced her in a statement issued on behalf of the family on Thursday. He said Hadiza died in the early hours of Thursday after battling COVID-19 complications A funeral prayer for Hadiza, 80, is expected to be held on Thursday evening at […]
MSSN Lagos Warns Youths Against Social vices, Wants BBNaija Banned
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit has urged youths in the country against social vices. The student organisation said this in a statement by its Amir (president) Mallam Miftahudeen Thanni, on Thursday, to commemorate the 1443AH Islamic new year and International Youths Day. Thanni also called on the government to intensify […]
COVID-19: No Plans For A Lockdown Despite Rising Cases
The federal government says there is no plan to go a lockdown despite rising cases of Coronavirus across the country. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Enahire said this on Thursday during the weekly ministerial briefing in at the State House, Abuja. Enahire said the number of cases were not threatening enough, yet, for a […]
