Nigerian govt approves N1.1bn for aviation sector
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N1.1 billion for the aviation sector. Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, disclosed this while briefing […]
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FEC approves FRSC’s second road safety strategy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new Nigerian Road Safety Strategy. Minister of State for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mr Clement Agba, […]
Nigerian Navy declares 43 personnel wanted
The Nigerian Navy has declared 43 personnel wanted for desertion. A circular containing the names and photographs of the deserters displayed at the Navy Headquarters […]
Lagos govt bans burial on residential premises
The Lagos State Government says the use of residential premises as morgues, embalmment centres or burial sites remain banned in the state. This was contained […]
NHRC receives over 700 SGBV complaints, outlines measures to curb menace
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has outlined measures that are aimed at combating Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the country. Speaking on […]
Africa to lose 30 million jobs by end of 2020 —AfDB president
President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says up to 30 million jobs will be lost in Africa by the end of […]
One dead as herdsmen, villagers fight over grazing land
Herdsmen and villagers, on Saturday, engaged in a free-for-all over grazing land in Yobe State. The dispute led to the death of a herdsman and […]
Nigeria Police threaten showdown as youth plan fresh #EndSARS protests
The Lagos State Police Command has threatened that “security agencies will not fold their arms” as youths plan fresh protests against police brutality and extortion. […]
U.S. universities offer full scholarships to 19 Nigerian students
Nineteen high-achieving, low-income students from southern Nigeria have received full scholarships totaling $2.17 million to attend American universities and colleges for the 2020/2021 academic session, a statement […]
Salary cut: Niger govt sues for understanding from civil servants, political appointees
The Niger State Government has called for the understanding of civil servants and political appointees over salary reduction from the month of November following the […]
Osun gov offers best graduating student automatic employment
The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday reiterated the administration’s commitment to transforming the education sector and putting it on […]
WFP to lift 50,000 vulnerable FCT residents out of poverty
Residents of Karonmajiji community of the Abuja Municipal Area Council had reasons to smile on Friday as the World Food Programme began its cash and […]
Hyenas dragged 87-year-old man from his bed and mauled him to death
An elderly man has been killed by a pack of hyenas in Zimbabwe, after they pulled him from his bed while he was sleeping. The […]
FIFA ban Haiti soccer chief for life after sex abuse investigation
Haiti’s football federation president Yves Jean-Bart was banned for life by FIFA and fined over a million dollars on Friday. The 73-year-old Jean-Bart was […]
Lekki shooting: We stand by our investigation, CNN tells Nigerian govt
Cable News Network (CNN) has reacted to comments by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on its investigation into the shooting that took […]