Chairman of the Progressive Governor’s Forum/Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma (middle), surrounded by his colleagues during a media briefing on the outcome of their meeting on how to mitigate the hardship of the people following the removal of fuel subsidy among other issues in Abuja…yesterday. Credit: Philip Ojisua * Okay resignation of Adamu, Omisore […]
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Authorities at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos have increased fees for undergraduate students. A source at the meeting noted that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola said: “It is no longer news that the University of Lagos tuition has not changed in the last 20 years but the cost of managing education has […]
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• Senate dismisses talk on Ministerial list, sets up committee on NASS internal security • Senators stop TCN from obtaining $155m World Bank loan to manufacture meters, seek protection for domestic manufacturers • Implement 35% affirmative action, include women in cabinet, Reps tell Tinubu After raising hopes, it was an anti-climax yesterday as the Senate […]
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Unity Secondary school students in Nigeria will now have to pay ₦100,000 as tuition fees following the decision of the Federal Government (FG) to increase such fees. The FG through the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has increased the school fees of new students into Federal Government Colleges also known as Federal Unity Colleges to […]
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Oyo State Government has sealed five private health facilities in Ibadan, as part of measures towards protecting the health and well-being of residents. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Rotimi Babalola, made available to newsmen on Thursday. The healthcare facilities, […]
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Osun Civil Societies Coalition, OCSC, has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse its decision on the fuel price hike which it said has brought unprecedented hardship to innocent Nigerians, or be ready to face mass protest. It warned that failure to roll out palliatives capable of cushioning the effect of fuel subsidy […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday approved the appointment of chairmen and vice chairmen of non-statutory boards. The fresh appointments came a day after the governor performed the swearing-in ceremony for 25 commissioners and three permanent secretaries. A statement by his spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the appointments take immediate effect. Following is the […]
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By Banji Ayoola The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State celebrates Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his 67th birthday and wishes him a speedy recovery. Born on July 1, 1956, in Owo, Owo Local Government of the state, the governor clocks 67 today. In its congratulatory message by its Director, Media & Publicity, Mr. Steve […]
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By Abdu Rafiu In a situation that a man’s life is considered as cheap as that of a fowl which can be taken when it is least expected, it is hardly possible to distinguish between a criminally motivated attack and a politically driven one in the times we are today. This is the blurred picture […]
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• PLATTS, FX rate constitutes over 80% build-up cost of PMS • Experts charge stakeholders on deepening FX market Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has emphasised that the gains from subsidy removal should be urgently invested in the promised palliatives, especially subsidised transportation, as well as social investment programmes for healthcare, education, and […]
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