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November 17, 2019 No Responses

NYSC DG Lauds Border Closure

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has commended the Federal Government over its ongoing closure of the country’s land borders. Ibrahim made the commendation on the sidelines of his visit to inspect facilities at...

November 16, 2019 No Responses

‘Border Closure, A Bold Step’

An All Progressives’ Congress (APC) Chieftain in Oyo State, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, has described the recent border closure as a bold step by Muhammadu Buhari’s government to revive the nation’s economy. The APC chieftain told the News Agency of Nige...

November 16, 2019 No Responses

Group Lauds INEC’s Readiness For Saturday’s Poll

Women Arise for Change, an electoral observer group, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) level of preparedness for the November 16 governorship election in Bayelsa. Meanwhile, INEC has distributed sensitive and nonsensi...

November 16, 2019 No Responses

Kano Budgets N30b For Health Sector In 2020

The Kano State Government allocated over N30 billion to the health sector in its 2020 budget proposal presented recently to the State House of Assembly for approval. In a chat with Journalists after he appeared before the Assembly to defend...

November 15, 2019 No Responses

IOC President Tasks Nigeria On Grassroots Development, Infrastructure

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Dr Thomas Bach, has urged the Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria to strengthen grassroots sports development and infrastructure in order to produce more Olympic champions. Bach gave the advice on Thursday...

November 15, 2019 No Responses

Fidelity Bank Photo News

L-R: – Iyaloja of Bodija Market, Alhaja Sikiratu Adebayo; Divisional Head, Retail Group, Fidelity Bank Plc, Richard Madiebo; Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Adebayo Adeyinka; Babaloja of Bodija Market, Alhaji S.A. Jimoh; Executive Dir...

November 14, 2019 No Responses

Katsina Sets Aside N5b For Classroom, Toilet Rehabilitation In schools

The Katsina State Government has set aside N5 billion for classroom, toilet rehabilitation and provision of water in schools across the state. Governor Aminu Masari disclosed this while declaring State of Emergency on Water and Environmental Sanitation in the ...

November 14, 2019 No Responses

Fidelity Bank Rewards Customers with N15m

Fidelity Bank Plc on Wednesday flagged off the maiden edition of its Get Alert In Millions (GAIM) Season 4 savings promo draw in Ibadan, Oyo State, splashing 13 customers across the nation with N15 million and other consolation prizes. The...

November 14, 2019 No Responses

Ondo Dissolves Task Force On Farmers Registration

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Wednesday dissolved the Task Force on Farmers Registration with immediate effect. Mr Olusegun Ajiboye, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, in a statement in Akure, advised members of the dissolved Task Force t...

November 13, 2019 No Responses

Dana Air Marks 11th Anniversary, Reward Customers With Gifts

The Management of Dana Air has commended its numerous customers and staff for keeping the airline on the path of growth in the past eleven years. Speaking at a brief 11th anniversary ceremony in Lagos, Chief Operating Officer, Mr Obi...

November 13, 2019 No Responses

Fidelity Bank Photo News

L-R: Osaigbovo Omorogbe, Divisional Head, Managed SMEs; Chinwe Iloghalu, Regional Bank Head (RBH), Victoria Island; Chijioke Ugochukwu; Executive Director, Shared Services & Products; Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head, Export & Agriculture; Richard Madieb...

November 12, 2019 No Responses

NYSC Boss Expresses Concern Over Dress Code Controversy

The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has expressed concern over recent controversy on the dress code for corps members. In a statement issued by Mrs Adenike Adeyemi, NYSC’s Director of Press and Public Rela...

November 12, 2019 No Responses

Niger Gets $900,000 South Korea’s Grant

The Niger State Government has secured $900,000 grant from the South Korean Government for the preparation of the state’s urban policy. Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), disclosed this on Monday in Minna at a press conference...

November 12, 2019 No Responses

FRSC Lauds Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project, Wants Metro Line Revisited

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, has commended the Federal Government’s commitment to the Lagos-Ibadan standard rail line. Mr Hyginus Omeje, the sector commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday in Lagos that...