The FG has launched an initiative that will enable Nigerians to get passports in a maximum of 72 hours of a successful application. The Federal Government inaugurated the Nigeria Immigration Service Passport Express Centre, which is a partnership with the…
A total of 12,290 cotton farmers in Zamfara State have benefited from 2020/2021 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) loan under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP). The state Chairman of the National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN), Alhaji Sani Dahiru, disclosed…
The World Bank says economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to rise between 2.3 per cent and 3.4 per cent in 2021. It said this in its Africa Pulse, a publication on Africa’s economy titled “The Future of Work…
Akinlabi Afolabi, Ibadan The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Wednesday, solicited collaboration of the media industry on efficient disaster management in Oyo State. The newly deployed zonal coordinator of the agency to the state, Mr. Akiode Saheed, made this known,…
By Taofeek Lawal, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA), has disbursed a total sum of N3,736, 038, 550.20 billion to the six Area Councils in the FCT and other stakeholders as its share of statutory allocation for the month of…
Taofeek Lawal, Abuja Minister of federal Capital Territory(FCT), Muhammad Bello, has said that the much-talked about 13.25 km Apo-Karshi Road earlier slated to be completed before this year’s raining season may not be feasible any longer. The minister had on…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Hard time awaits street hawkers around Wuruku market as Benue State Executive Council, (EXCO), has ordered vacation of streets by hawkers or stand to lose their goods. Exco also directed traders occupying mini shops along Swange…
Tina Omoregie, Abuja The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shu’aibu Ibrahim has been conferred with “Africa Meritorious Service Award” by the International Free Media Organization for his exemplary leadership and good conduct which resulted in many positive…
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo There was palpable tension in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Tuesday night as suspected cultists armed with machetes and guns invaded Atelewo area, Kolawole street in Osogbo, Osun State capital. A source disclosed that the group, in…
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the introduction of riders’ jackets and identification tags for commercial motorcycle operators in the State is an attempt to sanitise the business sector for the general safety of…
