Reps back ban on under-18 SSCE, UTME candidates
The recent decision by the Federal Government to peg the minimum age for candidates sitting for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination may have come to stay, the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education has said.
EFCC returns stolen $180,300, 53 cars to Canada
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday handed over a total of $180,300 and 53 vehicles, fraudulently taken by some Nigerians from Canadian citizens to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Nigeria will replicate China’s infrastructure success – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his commitment to replicate China’s infrastructure success in Nigeria.
Why Tinubu Can’t Replicate Performance As Lagos Gov Yet – FCCPC Boss
Tunji Bello, a long-time ally of President Bola Tinubu since the days of their activism as members of pro-democracy group, the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), says operating as Nigeria’s president is a different ball game for the former Lagos governor.
Osimhen arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of AFCON 2025 qualifiers
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen have arrived camp for Nigeria 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Dangote’s Petrol To Flood Market From Sept 15, Price Determined By Market Forces — NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said Premium Motor Spirit or petrol from the Dangote Refinery will begin to flood the market from September 15, 2024.
FG launches 50kg rice sale at N40,000, requires NIN verification
The Federal government has launched the sale of 50kg bags of rice at a subsidized rate of N40,000, requiring buyers to present their National Identification Number (NIN) for verification.
Emefiele: Court Fixes September 12 To Hear Applications On Forfeited Assets
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Thursday, September 12 for the hearing of all applications on a suit seeking to forfeit permanently some monies and properties linked to a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
ICPC Quizzes Ngige Over Alleged Job Racketeering, Award Of Contracts
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, over the award of contracts and jobs racketeering at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Shettima Summons Lokpobiri, Kyari, Ribadu Over Petrol Price Hike
Vice President Kashim Shettima has summoned the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari.