Nigeria Plans Bottom-Up, Off-Grid Strategy To Revamp Power Sector, Says Minister
“We are not joking with the power sector this time around. It must work. Any country that is serious about realising the potential of its people must provide energy.”
45 Million Children Enrolled In Universal Basic Education Scheme, Says Commission
‘If the country neglects education, there will be dire consequences,’ said UBEC executive Secretary Boboyyi.
Unnecessary Cases Overstretching Judiciary, We Need Alternative Resolution Mechanisms, Nigeria’s Chief Justice Laments
Ariwoola said Nigeria cannot import foreign laws to try local cases.
Nigeria Approves N3.23bn For Procurement Of Baggage Scanners At Five International Airports
Aviation minister Keyamo also explained why the national carreir project, Nigeria Air, can’t work as conceived.
Tinubu Names Akinyelure NNPC Board Chairman, Retains Kyari As Group CEO
The new Chairman has over 30 years working experience in the oil industry at executive levels, including at Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc.
Nigeria: FEC Okays N27.5tn Appropriation Bill For 2024
It also hinted that the targeted revenue for next year stands at N18 trillion.
Nigerian, Egyptian, Indonesian Foreign Ministers Meet with Macron, Call For End To Israel-Hamas War
The appeal conveyed in a collective request also included Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and the Secretary General of the Arab League.
Aviation Minister Keyamo Summons Heads of Nigeria’s Aviation Agencies Over Safety Concerns
The ministry stated that necessary sanctions will also be administered for “past issues”.
Tinubu Presides Over FEC Meeting
He swore in eight new Permanent Secretaries.
Sierra Leone Government Lifts Curfew After Attack on Barracks, Allays Coup Fears
President Maada Bio also stated most of the leaders behind the attack had been arrested.
Egypt Shifts To Soilless Farming Due to Water Scarcity, Arable Land
UN said Egypt faces an annual water deficit and is projected to be classified as water-scarce by 2025 due to climate change.
Nigeria Confirms First Locally Made Glucometer
A persistent elevation in blood glucose contributes to cell dysfunction.
Tinubu’s Presidency Ordained By God, Says Oba of Benin
He hailed Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu’s giant strides in Lagos.
Nigeria Working To Reintroduce University Autonomy, Tinubu Says
He argued that autonomy undoubtedly transfers the responsibility of performance directly to the individual institutions.
Over 70% of Nigerian Public Procurements Done in Bedrooms, Says Advocacy Group
It said public procurement in Nigeria has become an ‘anything goes’ phenomenon.
NDLEA Smashes Illicit Drug Abuse Party in Osogbo
The clampdown followed credible intelligence of a night party tagged “Unholy Alliance…for Stoners and Drunkards”.
Maroko Police Division Gets New Block As CSR
The Canoe Friends Association said it’s part of activities lined up to mark the association’s fifth anniversary.
Prison Break, Gunshots Reported in Sierra Leone Amid Coup Fears
The government of Sierra Leone later declared a nationwide curfew.
Air Strikes Kill Over 100 Terrorists in Borno State
There are indications that a key figure in Boko Haram was among those killed.
Terrorists Abduct Over 150 in Zamfara For Failure To Pay imposed Levies
Kidnapping for ransom has become rife in the North-west in recent years with bandits targeting villages, schools, and travellers.
