Category: News

Crawford University Appoints Reuben Kolo V-C
September 20, 2020 No Responses

Crawford University Appoints Reuben Kolo V-C

The Management of Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State, on Saturday announced the appointment of Prof Reuben Kolo as new Vice-Chancellor and other principal officers. Prof. Kolo is the 4th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the 15-year old faith-based University owned by the Apostolic Faith Mission, West and Central...
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Lagos Reopens Cinemas,Gyms
September 20, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Reopens Cinemas,Gyms

The Lagos State Government on Saturday permitted the reopening of cinemas and gyms, with a maximum of 33 per cent occupancy.  Speaking during the 18th update on the management of coronavirus in the state, the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu explained.....
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Abiru, Gbadamosi, 10 Others For Lagos East Senatorial Bye-Election
September 20, 2020 No Responses

Abiru, Gbadamosi, 10 Others For Lagos East Senatorial Bye-Election

Twelve candidates are scheduled to contest the Lagos East Senatorial bye-election slated for October 31, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) spokesman in Lagos State, Mr Femi Akinbiyi, gave the figure in an interv...
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AIICO Pledges To Sustain Growth Agenda
September 19, 2020 No Responses

AIICO Pledges To Sustain Growth Agenda

AIICO Plc has reiterated its commitment to sustain growth agenda as part of measures to earn customer’s confidence and achieve reviewed capital base for insurance set by National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). Speaking at a virtual Fact Behind the Offer (FBO...
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Sokoto Unveils ‘One-Stop Shop’ For Ease Of Doing Business
September 18, 2020 No Responses

Sokoto Unveils ‘One-Stop Shop’ For Ease Of Doing Business

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Ease of Doing Business (EODB), Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has advised Sokoto state government to enhance modalities for information dissemination regarding business potentialities across the state. Oduwole, made the...
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ILO Tasks Developing Countries On $1.2trillion Basic Social Protection
September 18, 2020 No Responses

ILO Tasks Developing Countries On $1.2trillion Basic Social Protection

To guarantee at least basic income security and access to essential health care for all in 2020 alone, developing countries should invest approximately US$1.2 trillion – on average 3.8 per cent of their GDP – says a new ILO policy...
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Customs Appoints Two DCGs, Five ACGs, Others
September 18, 2020 No Responses

Customs Appoints Two DCGs, Five ACGs, Others

The Comptroller- General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) has appointed two new Acting Deputy Comptrollers-General of Customs and five  Acting Assistant Comptrollers -General of Customs following statutory retirement of some members...
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AIICO Insurance Partners NGO On Relief Packages For 300 Families
September 18, 2020 No Responses

AIICO Insurance Partners NGO On Relief Packages For 300 Families

AIICO Insurance Plc, in partnership with “We Stand Foundation” has organised a relief programme to provide a variety of food items and reusable nose masks to 300 underprivileged families in Lagos. Mr Abimbola Shobanjo, Manager, AIICO Corporate Responsibili...
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Amaechi: Lagos-Ibadan Rail Line Ready By December
September 17, 2020 No Responses

Amaechi: Lagos-Ibadan Rail Line Ready By December

The Lagos-Ibadan Standard Guage Rail line should be ready by December, considering the progress works on the construction of rail stations by contractor, the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has said   Amaechi gave the assurance wh...
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Labour Issues 14-Day Ultimatum To FG Over Electricity Tariff, Fuel Price Hikes
September 17, 2020 No Responses

Labour Issues 14-Day Ultimatum To FG Over Electricity Tariff, Fuel Price Hikes

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to reverse the recent hike in electricity tariff and fuel price or face a “total shutdown of the country’s economy”. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, while addressing...
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Lagos Implores APPEALS Project Beneficiaries On Export
September 16, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Implores APPEALS Project Beneficiaries On Export

The Lagos State Government has advised beneficiaries of Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS) project to contribute to the growth of the nation’s economy through export of agricultural products. Permanent Secretary, Lagos...
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FG, Lagos Ban Barge Operations Along Marina Coastline
September 16, 2020 No Responses

FG, Lagos Ban Barge Operations Along Marina Coastline

The Federal Government, in conjunction with Lagos State Government, on Tuesday stopped barge operations along Marina coastline.  The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, gave the stop-work ord...
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Catholic Bishop Closes Church In Makurdi Over Desecration
September 16, 2020 No Responses

Catholic Bishop Closes Church In Makurdi Over Desecration

The Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Most Rev. Wilfred Anagbe, has suspended all pastoral activities at St. Peter’s Parish, Low-Level, in Makurdi, following a desecration of the Holy Eucharist and the looting of sacred vessels in the Church.  Rev. Fr...
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Nigeria Confirms 90 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Five Deaths
September 16, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 90 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Five Deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday recorded 90 new infections and five deaths due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, bringing the nation’s total confirmed cases to 56,478. According to NCDC, the infections were reported from eight ...
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