NACJ AWARDS: First Bank Emerges Integrity Bank of The Year

As the D-Day for the Nigerian Christian Association of Journalists (NACJ) for the highly rated INTEGRITY AWARDS draws closer, First Bank of Nigeria Plc will receive an institutional recognition as The INTEGRITY BANK OF THE YEAR. First Bank, which prides itself as one

International Flights: FG Lifts Ban On Lufthansa, Air France And KLM

The Lufthansa, Air France/KLM have been given the approval by the Federal Government to resume operations into Nigeria. This was announced by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in a tweet on Tuesday. The Minister in the tweet also hinted at the possible

Nigeria, 69 Other Countries Get $99b IMF Cash

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday released its updated economic funding support totalling $99 billion to 70 emerging and developing economies to tackle COVID-19 pandemic. In an emailed report, the IMF said it advanced $29 billion under the Rapid Credit Facility and

Sylva Blames Petrol Price Increase On COVID-19 Vaccine Discovery

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Tmipre Sylva has blamed the recent upwards shot in petrol pump price, from N158 to N168, on the announcement of a possibility of having a vaccine for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic soon. Sylva stated this while

Dec 1 take-Off Of 774,000 Public Works Jobs Shaky

By Frank Ikpefan, Abuja Power play between Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo and the Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Nasir Ladan, may have stalled the take-off of the Public Special Works (PSW) programme. The Federal Government

Dissecting Fed Govt’s N75b Investment Fund For Nigerian Youths – The Nation

By CHINAKA OKORO Two significant things happened at the Aso Villa Banquet hall on November 1. It was the day the country celebrated maiden edition of the National Youth Day where 15 young Nigerians innovators were also specially recognised for their talent, creativity

FG Begins Disbursement Of N20,000 Conditional Cash Transfer To Bauchi Rural Women

The Federal government has commenced the disbursement of N20,000 conditional cash transfer to poor women resident in rural communities in Bauchi State. The conditional cash transfer is designed to provide succour for the poorest and most vulnerable women in rural communities. Minister of

Police: No Casualty In Ladipo Market Clash

The Lagos State Police Command Tuesday denied claims that three persons were killed during a clash in Ladipo Market. Thugs on Monday evening went berserk at the auto spare parts market over alleged extortion of commercial cyclists. It was gathered that Motorcyclists and

Uzodimma Tasks Newly Inaugurated Interim Management Committee of Imo Transport Corp On Assets Recovery

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has tasked members of the newly inaugurated Interim Management Committee of Imo State Transport Corporation (ITC) to go after all the stolen assets of the company, recover them from wherever they are found and whoever that is

President Buhari Calls For More Youth Inclusion In Agriculture, Says It Will Boost Economy, Earnings

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged agencies involved in agriculture to further streamline their priorities to include more youths in driving modern methods of farming. He also gave an assurance that an enabling environment will be created for full participation for all those interested.