Newscenter Media News Sixteen states have failed to access the sum of N45.7 billion basic education fund provided by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, …
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No official announcement on $2bn crude-backed loan – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, on Wednesday, said it would make an official announcement when the company is ready to take the earlier reported $2bn crude-backed loan. It was …
Read More »Akinremi’s death great loss, says Adelabu
• Reps adjourns proceedings in his honour • Makinde orders flags at half-mast Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has described the death of the member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency …
Read More »Yiaga Africa pledges to promote good governance in Ekiti State
Stakeholders identify bad roads, shortage of health centres, others as challenges facing state A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), YIAGA Africa, yesterday, officially launched the Ekiti State chapter of the People’s Assembly …
Read More »Metering: Ibadan DisCo warns against paying cash to fake agents
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has warned customers to desist from paying cash to unauthorised metering agents as it announced the availability of meters following the recent acquisition of a …
Read More »Oronsaye Report: Reps vow to oppose workers’ sacking
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, promised to protect the interest of workers as the Federal Government moves to implement the 2012 Oronsaye Report, which proposes the merger and scrapping …
Read More »Group condemns smear campaign against Ondo judge
A civil society organisation, Citizens With Conscience, has warned of an alleged smear campaign against a judge of the Ondo Judicial Division and former Registrar of the Supreme Court, Justice …
Read More »LG funds: Supreme Court decides FG suit against govs today
The Supreme Court will today (Thursday) deliver judgment in the suit instituted by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors of the federation on local government autonomy. The suit …
Read More »Africa needs collaboration, not foreign aid — Expert
An investment expert, Shirley Nkechinyere, on Wednesday, emphasised that African countries need a strong and symbiotic collaboration among one another to thrive. Nkechinyere further warned that the continent should desist …
Read More »Pro-Wike lawmakers’ seats remain vacant, I won’t present budget – Fubara
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, said his administration has started the process of preparing the 2025 budget. The governor also dismissed the threat by the Martin Amaewhule-led …
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