From Azimazi Momoh-Jimoh & Owede Agbajileke, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the newly constructed Guzape Mall Abuja will boost economic growth by fostering increased…
Month: April 2025
FG approves eligibility criteria for top tertiary positions
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has approved a policy establishing eligibility criteria for the appointment of Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts in federal tertiary institutions. This is to promote equity,…
FG orders tertiary institutions to advertise job vacancies
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has directed all federal tertiary institutions that have been granted waivers to recruit staff to publicly advertise the available vacancies. This was contained in a…
CBN declares $6.83bn of payment surplus
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of 6.83 billion dollars for the 2024 financial year. According to a statement issued by Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s…
Abia governor warns against quack eye treatments
Governor Alex Otti of Abia has cautioned residents against patronising quacks for eye treatment, warning such actions could lead to fatal consequences. He issued the warning on Wednesday during the launch of…
Davido announces white wedding date with Chioma
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has confirmed that he and his wife Chioma Avril Rowland will hold their white wedding in Miami, Florida this August 2025. The “Be There…
Despite court order, Ibas appoints administrators in Rivers LGAs
By: Ann Godwin, Port Harcourt Despite a Federal High Court order restraining him from appointing sole administrators to oversee local government councils in Rivers State, the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete…
Adeleke seeks UK subnational investments in Nigeria
By Oluwole Ige Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday at the House of Common in London, tasked the United Kingdom government to focus on subnational investments in Nigeria with emphasis…
Lagos lost 58 residents to Cholera in six months, says Sanwo-Olu
By Gbenga Salau Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, revealed that within six months in 2024, from January to July, 58 persons died from Cholera, maintaining that to combat cholera…
Popular hotelier hacked to death by armed men in Ondo
By Adewale Momoh Unknown armed men in the early hours of Tuesday killed a popular hotelier and socialite, Adesoji Adeleye, in Akure, Ondo State capital. The socialite, who was the owner of…