2023 budget: FG okays Dec extension to forestall abandoned projects

The Federal Government has extended the life cycle of the N21.8tn 2023 budget and the N2.17tn supplementary appropriation from June 30 to December 31, 2024. The Spokesman for the President,…

FG to begin 150bn loan disbursement July

The Federal Government on Thursday said the disbursement of N150bn loans to micro, small and medium enterprises and manufacturers would commence by the end of July. It also disclosed that…

Lagos commissioner canvasses edutech in schools

The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has said the use of technology will significantly enhance teaching and learning. During an interview with our correspondent…

Soldiers repel IPOB attack on Ebonyi police station, kill five

Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for operations in Ebonyi State have thwarted an attack by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra on Isheke Police Station. The IPOB…

N’Assembly plans medical centre for senators, reps

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, disclosed plans by the National Assembly to establish an ultra-modern medical centre for senators, members of the House of Representatives and staffers of…

Wendy Shay, Ghanaian songstress, on Glo-sponsored African Voices

Wendy Shay Ghanaian songstress and composer, Wendy Shay, will be guest on this week’s edition of the Globacom-sponsored African Voices Playmakers on CNN International. The edition will highlight Shay’s abilities and accomplishments…

Why I’m RoboCop – Afolabi

Retired Super Eagles hard-as-nails defender and a veteran of the 2002 and 2010 World Cup Rabiu Afolabi opens up on his playing days and his striking nickname, in this interview…

Let’s fight now, Joshua charges Fury

Anthony Joshua has urged Tyson Fury to fight him while both boxers are still “fresh”, but says he will not “sit around and wait” for his fellow British heavyweight. Joshua,…

Tribunal fixes July 9 for Gombe, Billiri LGs’ election case

The Gombe State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal has fixed July 9 for the continuation of the hearing of petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party contesting the outcome of…

Nigerian students urged to build resilience, prioritise risk management

The Chief Commerical Officer, Airtel Nigeria and partner of I-Scholar Initiative (iSI), Femi Oshinlaja, has urged the 2024 iSI awardees to ensure that they build resilience, prioritise risk management and…

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