JAMB releases additional 36,540 UTME results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released additional 36,540 UTME results, which were earlier withheld for further investigation. Its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin in a statement said the results were in addition to the previous 531 results released during the week, bringing the total results released to 1,879,437. He further urged religious organisations […]
UN warns 5.9 Million Nigerian Children face severe food and nutrition Crisis
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, has said about 5.9 million Nigerian children face severe food and nutrition crisis. According to Fall, during the launch of 2024 Lean Season Food Security and Nutrition Crisis multi-sector plan, the estimate is the highest globally, while adding that 700,000 children under 5 years, […]
FG compels VIPs to Pay E-tickets access fees at Airports
The Federal Executive Council has approved the mandatory Airport Access payment for every individual including Military personnel and Very Important Personalities (VIPs) at Airports across the country. Briefing state House Correspondents after the 2 day long Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo […]
FEC sets up Tripartite Committee to Streamline Visa Processing
The Federal Executive Council, (FEC), has approved the establishment of a tripartite committee to streamline visa processes and acquisition for investors interested in investing in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made this known while briefing newsmen in Abuja said the Goverment is also considering the idea for the facilitation […]
Finidi formally unveiled as Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has unveiled Finidi George as coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team; the Super Eagles. In a brief ceremony in Abuja, the NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, revealed that the Federation gave Finidi George the free hand to select his assistants, and named Daniel Amokachi and Benjamin James to serve as his […]
President mandates the procurement of CNG vehicles
President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies. Addressing members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House on Monday, President Tinubu affirmed that there is no turning back in the energy reforms initiated by his administration, as well as reiterated his commitment […]
FG to empower 5000 NYSC Members
The Federal Government says it plans to empower at least 5,000 Corps members with N10 million each to fund their entrepreneurial ventures upon passing out of the NYSC scheme. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who revealed this yesterday in Abuja, during the opening ceremony of the maiden meeting of National Youth Service […]
FRSC to prosecute drivers of crammed vehicles
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command said on Monday that drivers of articulated vehicles having goods, passengers and animals crammed together would be prosecuted promptly. The Sector Commander of FRSC in Lagos, Mr Patrick Davou, who said this during a special operation and clampdown on such articulated vehicles in the state, […]
NECO releases 2024 exam timetable
The 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Examinations timetable has been released for secondary school students nationwide. The official NECO platform, @Neconigeria, disclosed in a post yesterday that the exams are set to kick off on June 19, 2024, and wrap up on July 26, 2024, as outlined by the […]
INEC to begin Continuous Voter Registration Ahead of elections
Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has announced the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in both Edo and Ondo states. Our Corresponsent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the INEC Chairman who made the disclosure at the second regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties yesterday in Abuja, disclosed the Commission’s decision […]
