Abuja: The House of Representatives has directed 11 electricity distribution companies to refund N55.42 billion obtained under the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). Lawmakers on Thursday adopted a committee report giving the DISCOs a seven-mont…
Zaria: A Zaria-based philanthropist, Ms Aisha-Ahmed Muhammad, has secured the release of seven inmates and donated food items to 100 others at the Zaria Correctional Centre as part of activities to mark her birthday. Muhammad, who spoke to newsmen aft…
Abuja: The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has called for reforms within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enhance road safety delivery nationwide. Akume made this call in Abuja during the First Quarter 20…
Lagos: The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has endorsed the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made by the President of AWAMN, Mr. Ol…
Abuja: The Head of School, Broadoaks British School, Dr. Jill Cowie, announced the institution’s strategic plan for growth in academics and sports over the next five years. This was revealed during an event in Abuja, where the school introduced its 20…
Lagos: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has trained 44 frontline workers and community volunteers in Lagos to respond to gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health emergencies. The initiative aims to strengthen preparedness and…
Lagos: A Professor of History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), Abolade Adeniji, has said that the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict will have far-reaching implications on Nigeria and the entire Africa. He warned of potential…
Lagos: Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has urged company directors to prioritise consolidation, confidence, and stability in the post-recapitalisation phase of the banking sector. Cardoso delivered this message durin…