November 2023

FG unveils startup application portal

…kicks off implementation of Startup act By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja In a significant move to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, the Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the Startup Support and Engagement Portal. This online platform, a pivotal component of the…

Nigeria assures US of sanctity of press freedom

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the fundamental principles of press freedom, stressing its pivotal role in fostering a vibrant democracy and transparency in governance. Idris said this when he received the…

Bandits abduct eight women in FCT

Gunmen have abducted eight women on a farm in Gwombe village, in Gwargwada Chiefdom, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is coming barely 48 hours after gunmen abducted the father of the vice chairman of Kwali…

NRC sacks, demotes staff for ticket racketeering

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), says it has sacked and demoted a number of staff found to have been involved in tickets racketeering. Mr Fidet Okhiria, the NRC Managing Director, said this at the interactive session of the House of…

Osun JUSUN declares indefinite strike

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria ( JUSUN ), Osun Chapter,  on Wednesday,  declared an indefinite strike following tear gas fired at protesting workers by  the police . Mr Oluwagbemiga Eludire, JUSUN chairman , who announced the strike,  said it…

First Lady launches Market-Moni loan with 1.5m recipients

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off Market-Moni, the expanded Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), with initial phase of 1.5 million recipients getting N50,00 each across the country. At the launching held at the State House Banquet…