Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG threatens standstill on distribution
Another fuel scarcity is set to jolt the nation’s economy as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum ....
View ArticlePresident Jonathan seeks support for universal health coverage
President Goodluck Jonathan gave a boost to providing access to affordable and qualitative healthcare delivery for every Nigerian as he hosts a week-long Presidential Summit on Universal Health...
View ArticleAmaechi registers as APC member
Governor Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State on Monday said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would promote progress and create job opportunities if voted into power. Amaechi spoke at Ubima,...
View ArticleFG’s failure to produce witnesses stalls Ndume’s trial
The inability of the prosecution to produce witnesses on Thursday stalled the trial of Senator Aliyu Ndume, who the Federal Government accused of sponsoring the Boko Haram sect. A major setback had...
View ArticleJonathan splashes cash on CHAN Super Eagles
The Bronze-winning Super Eagles at the just-concluded African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa were rewarded yesterday by President Goodluck Jonathan with a cash gift of N31million. Jonathan...
View ArticleJAMB to conduct paper-pencil, computer-based tests in April, May
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), said on Thursday that it would conduct a paper-pencil test (PPT) and computer-based test (CBT) on April 12 and May 17 respectively in 2,000 centres...
View ArticleGovt may re-introduce A-level programme in schools – Wike
The Federal Government may re-introduce the Higher School Certificate (A Levels) programme in the nation’s school system. The programme was part of the 6-5-2-3 education policy, which enabled students...
View ArticleLagos Assembly sets up committee to probe LASU crisis
The Lagos State House of Assembly has set up a seven-man ad-hoc committee to investigate the recent violent protest by the students of Lagos State University (LASU). Also, the Senate of the university...
View ArticleCOEASU vows to continue strike
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has vowed to continue with its ongoing nationwide strike until the Federal Government meet its demands. The strike has entered the seventh week...
View ArticleLIRS seals firm in Lagos for refusing to remit N9.2m income tax
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) on Tuesday sealed Ikorodu Industrial Power Ltd (IIPL) for refusing to remit over N9.2 million income taxes. A correspondent covering the enforcement team...
View ArticleNasarawa governor charges state electoral Commission on LG election
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Tuesday, urged the state Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) to ensure that the forthcoming local government election reflects the wishes of the people....
View ArticleAPC hires Obama campaign consultant to boost 2015 fortunes as PDP, Governors...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hired the prominent international political consultants ...
View ArticleNNPC, PPMC bosses proffer solution to kerosene scarcity
…implore consumers to switch to cooking gas, reassure adequate fuel supply to Lagos, environs The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Andrew Yakubu,...
View ArticleNew Automotive Policy: Kia Motors to build Assembly Plant in Nigeria
Kia Motors will begin the assembly of its vehicles in Nigeria soon as the South Korean firm has signed an agreement with Dana Motors Limited to set up the plant in the country. This is coming about...
View ArticleBi-Courtney opens new clinic at MMA2
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited has opened a new clinic at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two for all users of the terminal. This, according to the firm, is in continuation of its...
View ArticleDana Air to acquire IOSA certification
Dana Airlines Limited said the airline would acquire the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) before the end of 2014. The company said this was coming on the heels of the various efforts targeted at...
View ArticleSAHCOL buys new equipment to boost customer service
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has said its recent investment in modern equipment is expected to boost its customer service targets in the coming months. In a statement on...
View ArticleNurses, midwives set for nationwide strike on Monday
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNW), an affiliate of the Nigeria Nurses Congress, on Wednesday issued a one-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to comply with the...
View ArticleWork on 2nd Niger Bridge begins next month
Work on the proposed N100 billion Second Niger Bridge is to commence next month. Already, ministry officials said that preparations were in top gear for President Goodluck Jonathan to perform the...
View ArticleShippers Council threatens freight companies, terminal operators over illegal...
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has threatened to sanction erring shipping companies and terminal operators for increasing their service charges, including Deposit processing and storage charges...
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