FG Orders Mandatory Patronage of Defence Industry Corporation
The Federal Government (FG) has said that following the new DICON Act signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, it is now mandatory for all government organisations and agencies to procure military hardware from the Military Industrial Complex at the Defence Industry Corporation, Kaduna. While addressing a news conference in Abuja ahead of the 60th […]
NYSC- No Directive For Payment Of N70,000 To Corps Members
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denounced what it described as misleading information circulating in the media regarding the payment of ₦70,000 minimum wage to corps members. A statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Eddy Megwa, said corps members, parents and members of the public […]
LASG Introduces 25% Discount Fare On Off-Peak Blue Rail Travels
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will from Monday, 12th August 2024 increase its number of trips from 54 to 72 per day, as the state government introduces a 25 per cent discount for commuters travelling within the off-peak period set at 10.00 am and 4.00 pm daily. The Managing Director of Lagos […]
FG – MTN Donates N1bn, 4600 Digital Devices
Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the donation of N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme and 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools by telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria. He said the gesture by the telecommunications outfit towards the government’s efforts in addressing hardship in the country is worthy of emulation […]
Security Operatives Invades NLC National Office In Abuja
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)has confirmed that its national office in Abuja was invaded by security operatives, believed to be from the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday night. According to a statement by NLC spokesperson Benson Upah, late on Wednesday, the operatives allegedly arrested the security guards, forcing them […]
Gallant D’Tigress lost 88-74 to USA in Paris Olympics Games
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, crashed out of the 2024 Olympic Games after losing 88-74 to the United States of America in the quarterfinals of the women’s basketball event last night The team became the first African side – male or female – to reach the quarter-finals of an Olympic Games by beating Canada […]
NIS Suspends Officer for Soliciting Bribe, Second in One Months
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended OKPRAVERO C. UFUOMA, an officer at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, for soliciting financial gratification from a traveler. The Comptroller General Kemi Nandap in a statement condemned the misconduct, saying it undermines ongoing reforms and doesn’t reflect NIS values. She assured the public that NIS is committed to […]
CBN Approves Merger Of Unity, Providus Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced the approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and the Providus Bank Limited. The apex bank, in a statement by its acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the move is designed to bolster the stability of […]
President Tinubu Appoints New Heads Of Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. According to a statement issued by the Presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale the new appointees are: Dr. Badamasi Lawal — Chief Executive Officer, National Social Investment […]
Lagos Court Halts Sale Of Nigeria Air To Ethiopian Airlines
Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared the sale of Nigeria Air Limited to Ethiopian Airlines null and void. In his judgment today, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa ordered that the proposed establishment of a national carrier called Nigeria Air by the Federal Government, should not be carried out. The judge gave the order while granting […]
