The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distribution of sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo. The distribution process commenced at the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is committed to advancing projects and programmes that enhance food security and sustainable growth in the region. Chief Monday Igbuya, the Delta representative on the NDDC Board, made this pledge in a…
The Federal Government has said that any employer in the public and private sectors paying below the N70,000 minimum wage would be punished by law. Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, clarified on Wednesday…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate redeployment of Commissioners of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers State, and Delta State. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement. Adejobi…
Chief Kola Akosile, an official of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), abundant natural and agricultural resources in the South-West geo-political zone were being under-utilised. “It is worrisome that the region’s resources are yet to…
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has dissolved the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature. The dissolution is coming a week after…
…Officials seek to showcase State’s rich cultural heritage, unlock tourism potential By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has joined forces with the Federal Government and Sterling Bank to develop a comprehensive plan to leverage the state’s vast tourism opportunities.…
A five million dollar British battery recycling company is to be set up in Ogun State. The British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery, disclosed this on Wednesday when he led some officials of the Commission on a courtesy…
…DHL, Farm City, others face legal action for illegal encroachment By Sodiq Adelakun In a decisive move to protect its waterfront areas, the Lagos State Government has issued contravention notices to 69 companies, including prominent names such as Farm City…
By Matthew Denis and Blessing Emmanuel The National Identification Number (NIN) linkage exercise seems to be taking a stronger turn as it may now be directed to birth registration of newborns to get accurate information on the population for better…
