Category: News

Revamped National Theatre To Create 8,000 Jobs On Completion
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Revamped National Theatre To Create 8,000 Jobs On Completion

The National Arts Theatre handed over to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for rehabilitation, will generate no less than 8000 jobs upon completion, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said.   . The minister stated this on Thursday...
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Abia Inaugurates Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory Board
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Abia Inaugurates Enyimba Automated Shoe Factory Board

Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu on Thursday inaugurated a seven-member board to manage the newly established Enyimba Automated Shoe factory. Speaking during the event in Umuahia, Ikpeazu urged the board to transform “Made in Abia” leather works into...
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Buhari Mourns PA Fasanmi
July 31, 2020 No Responses

Buhari Mourns PA Fasanmi

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, in mourning the passing of Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi, describing his death as a big loss to the nation. Buhari, in a message by his Special Adviser on Media and...
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Nigeria, Israel Seal Bilateral Agreement On Green Energy
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria, Israel Seal Bilateral Agreement On Green Energy

The State of Israel and Nigeria on Wednesday signed bilateral agreement in the field of green energy development.  The agreement was the outcome of a closed door meeting between Mr Yotam Kreiman, Deputy Head of Israeli Mission to Nigeria, Dr...
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Nigeria Confirms 404 New Coronavirus Cases
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 404 New Coronavirus Cases

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 404  new Coronavirus cases in the country, as total infections increased to 42,208. According to NCDC, the new cases are:Lagos (106), FCT (54), Rivers (48), Plateau (40), Edo ( 29), Enugu (21), O...
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Lagos Earmarks N1b To Boost Hospitality Sector
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Earmarks N1b To Boost Hospitality Sector

The Lagos State Government has earmarked N1 billion as part of COVID-19 bailout for the hospitality sector in the state.  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known on Wednesday in Ikeja during the 6th Lagos Corporate Assembly, tagged:.....
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Workers Faults Renaming Of Waziri Mohammed Rail Station
July 30, 2020 No Responses

Workers Faults Renaming Of Waziri Mohammed Rail Station

The Nigeria Union of Railway Workers on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to reverse the renaming of Waziri Mohammed Rail Station, Apapa.    The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi had recently named Rail Stations across the country after...
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World Bank Approves $500m For Girls’ Education In Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Four Others
July 29, 2020 No Responses

World Bank Approves $500m For Girls’ Education In Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Four Others

The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) towards improving secondary education opportunities among girls in seven states in Nigeria.  A statement from the bank in Abuja on Wedne...
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Boat Accident: LASWA Hands Over Captain, Passengers To Police
July 29, 2020 No Responses

Boat Accident: LASWA Hands Over Captain, Passengers To Police

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has handed over the captain and passengers rescued from the Tuesday evening boat accident  to the marine police for further investigations and sanctions. Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nige...
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Nigeria To Partner AITP On Industrial Revolution
July 29, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria To Partner AITP On Industrial Revolution

The Federal Government of Nigeria is to partner Academia in Information Technology Profession (AITP) and other stakeholders as part of measures to play active roles in the 4th Industrial Revolution era. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Is...
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Nigeria Confirms 624 New Coronavirus Cases
July 29, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 624 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 624 new Coronavirus cases in the country as total infections from the virus increased to 41, 804. According to NCDC, Lagos, the nation’s epicentre, reported 212 new cases, while Oyo reported...
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Enugu Reviews 2020 Budget From N169b To 146b
July 29, 2020 No Responses

Enugu Reviews 2020 Budget From N169b To 146b

The Enugu State Government has proposed  downward review of the 2020 budget from N169.5 billion to N146.4 billion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during the budget review on Tuesday, the State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Dr. David Ug...
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Group Cautions Kano Against Fresh Loan
July 28, 2020 No Responses

Group Cautions Kano Against Fresh Loan

A political pressure group, Kwankwasiyya Movement, has cautioned Kano State Government against fresh loan from China Development Bank to finance light rail project in the state. Speaking during an interactive session with Journalists on Monday, Mr Aminu A...
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Nigeria Records 648 New Coronavirus Cases
July 28, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Records 648 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday announced  648 new Coronavirus cases in  21 states, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 41,180.  According to NCDC, the infections were reported in Lagos, 180, Pl...
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