The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has responded to recent allegations aired on national television regarding the administration of expatriate quotas in Nigeria’s oil sector. The minister emphasized that he is taking these allegations seriously and has implemented proactive measures to address the concerns raised. Previously, the ministry announced a review of the approving […]
Nigeria and Brazil, yesterday, signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture and enhance private sector investment in Nigeria. Also, the giant of Africa and Cuba made a bold move towards strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education and trade. According to the […]
The University of Calabar says it has developed a 25-year plan to strengthen its workforce and curriculum. Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Florence Obi, disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar, during an interaction with media. The media interaction is part of activities lined up for the 50th anniversary of the institution and the 37th […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday night called on leaders of the National Assembly to uphold the sacred responsibility of leadership and to prioritize unity and national development over political divisions and partisan interests. He spoke when President Bola Tinubu hosted the leadership and members of the House of Representatives to Iftar (breaking of Ramadan […]
Asian markets rallied on Tuesday following another positive day on Wall Street stoked by US data that eased recession fears, while Chinese tech firms helped propel another surge in Hong Kong. Traders have kicked off the week on a positive note after Beijing at the weekend unveiled a range of measures aimed at reigniting activity […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 […]
Former Petroleum Minister who served between 2010 and 2015, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of misleading courts with misrepresented and suppressed facts. She also asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to prohibit the anti-graft agency from auctioning her properties on Monday. Alison-Madueke accused the agency of denying her […]
The Ebonyi State government on Monday said that it has evacuated over 800 Ebonyi indigenes trapped in Lagos State following the demolition of some parts of Ilaje by the Lagos State government. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the Commissioner for Special Duties and State Diaspora, Valentine Okeke, said that most of those stranded were women and […]
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has appointed new Medical Directors for two key health facilities in Northern Nigeria. Dr Haruna Shehu has been appointed Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Kafanchan in Kaduna State, while Dr Ali Ramat will lead the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare in Hawul, Borno […]
Former Governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has criticised his erstwhile Kaduna colleague, Nasir el-Rufai, for reportedly urging opposition politicians to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). el-Rufai, recently announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the SDP, imploring opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, […]
