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Free Education Policy Of Makinde Is Commendable – Osinbajo

Free Education Policy Of Makinde Is Commendable – Osinbajo

October 20, 2019 2:06 am

Nigeria’s Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), yesterday, commended Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for his free education policy.

This was as Governor Makinde maintained that free qualitative education has come to stay in the state, noting that education remains the best form of poverty alleviation and empowerment that can be given to youths.

In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Osinbajo and Makinde were guests of the Presiding Bishop of the Victory International Church, Bishop Taiwo Victor Adelakun, at the 30th Anniversary of the Church/ Divine Proclamation Service for Dominion University, held at the Rehoboth …

Don’t Pay Cash For Prepaid Metres, BEDC Tells Customers

Don’t Pay Cash For Prepaid Metres, BEDC Tells Customers

October 20, 2019 1:52 am

The management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has warned its customers against making cash payments during the ongoing Metre Asset Provider (MAP) scheme.

The Executive Director, Commercial, Mr. Abu Ejoor, speaking at the launch of the Ondo State MAP scheme in Akure, said none of the customers across the four states of coverage of the electricity company should pay cash to anybody.

“Once a customer’s premises is cleared, such customer would be advised on how to pay for the meter, whether single-phase or three-phase, the price of which is ₦38,350 and ₦70,350 respectively,” he said.

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We Are Open To Dialogue With FG, Says IMN Leader

We Are Open To Dialogue With FG, Says IMN Leader

October 20, 2019 1:41 am

The interim leader of the outlawed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Shiek Yakubu Yahaya has expressed his group’s readiness to end lingering friction with the Federal Government through dialogue.

Yahaya said despite the killing and imprisonment of its members, the group was willing to put such behind and allow peace to reign through meaningful reconciliation.

He said, yesterday, in Katsina State, during a press conference in place of the usual procession to commemorate the annual Arbaeen Symbolic Trek.

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The Arbaeen Symbolic Trek is an event to mark the 40th …

Closure Of Nigerian Borders May Worsen Ports’ Congestion

Closure Of Nigerian Borders May Worsen Ports’ Congestion

October 20, 2019 1:35 am

• Stakeholders Express Worry, Task Govt On Ports’ Efficiency
• Fear Grip Importers Over Imminent Delay Of Cargoes
• More Vehicles Imported Through Seaports

Barely five days after the complete closure of Nigerian borders, there are palpable fears that the increasing volume of cargo to the seaports may worsen the congestion phenomenon.

Already, port operators have confirmed increased patronage, but there are rising concerns that the prevailing challenges at the seaports may hamper swift cargo clearance and evacuation.

Our reporters’ investigations revealed that many of the terminals in Lagos ports are currently experiencing congestion, with about 80 percent of the …

Minimum Wage: NLC Urges FG Not To Raise Fuel Price, Taxes

Minimum Wage: NLC Urges FG Not To Raise Fuel Price, Taxes

October 19, 2019 5:50 pm

Organised Labour (NLC) has urged the Federal Government not to embark on any policy measures that will erode the expected gains of the new ₦30,000 new minimum wage for workers.

In a statement issued Saturday by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, the labour specifically asked the federal government not to approve any further tax policy or increase in the prices of petroleum products.

“We also call on government to refrain from introducing counterproductive economic policies and decisions that would erode the current wage gain achieved by workers. Any further increase in petroleum product prices, …

NIN More Important Than National ID Card - Commission’s DG

NIN More Important Than National ID Card – Commission’s DG

October 19, 2019 5:07 pm

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said the delay in the issuance of the national identity cards for Nigerians was due to the high cost of production.

Besides, the Commission stated that the National Identification Number (NIN) was more important than the card, explaining that once a citizen or resident is enrolled, his or her captured data remains more important than the identification card itself.

Director-General of the Commission, Engineer Aziz Aliyu, told newsmen in Abuja that insufficient funding was a key factor hindering effective service delivery of NIMC. On assumption of office in 2015, Aliyu said he met …

Ogun State Seals Off 2 Buildings, Marks 526 For Demolition

Ogun State Seals Off 2 Buildings, Marks 526 For Demolition

October 19, 2019 2:57 pm

The Ogun government on Saturday sealed off two dilapidated buildings in Abeokuta and ordered occupants of the houses to move out within 24 hours.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning, Mr. Nafiu Adebiyi, told newsmen during an inspection tour that 526 other houses built on waterways, canal and erosion channels had been marked for demolition across the state.

Adebiyi said at the scene that the order became necessary to prevent loss of lives and other possible disasters that could arise from the partially collapsed buildings.

The two buildings were located along Nepa road in Isabo area of …

Oyo Government To Recruit More Teachers Soon – Makinde

Oyo Government To Recruit More Teachers Soon – Makinde

October 19, 2019 2:50 pm

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, says the state government would soon recruit more teachers to enhance quality education delivery in public schools across the state.

Makinde stated this at the 90th anniversary of Government College, Ibadan on Saturday.

He said the recruitment of more qualified teachers in public schools in the state, would go a long way in improving the performance of public school pupils and students in national examinations.

The governor reiterated the readiness of his administration to reclaim the lost glory in the educational sector.

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He said …

Former IMF Chief Lagarde Takes Swipe At Trump’s Tweets

Former IMF Chief Lagarde Takes Swipe At Trump’s Tweets

October 19, 2019 12:44 pm

Former IMF chief Christine Lagarde said President Donald Trump’s trade offensive against China could slash global economic growth and she critiqued his Twitter habits in an interview with US television program 60 Minutes.

Lagarde, who takes over leadership of the European Central Bank on November 1, called for world leaders to act like grownups and negotiate a solution to the trade conflicts, and called for “rational decisions.”

Newly freed from the restraints of her previous post, where she would have had to guard her language, Lagarde said, “market stability should not be the subject of a tweet here, a tweet …

Rights Of Almajiris Will Be Protected, Programme Manager

Rights Of Almajiris Will Be Protected, Programme Manager

October 19, 2019 12:31 pm
Hajiya Zainab Magaji, the Programme Manager of Bi-Lingual Educational Programme in Nasarawa State says no rights of any Almajiri student will be trampled upon under the watch of the programme in the state.

Magaji gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lafia.

According to her, the Bi-Lingual Educational Programme is an intervention initiative of foreign sponsors with support from the state government to give standard Quranic training to Almajiris in the state.

She described the recent shutdown of Almajiri schools in Kaduna and Katsina states, over poor standards and infringement of

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FG Committed To Free, Compulsory Education – Osinbajo

FG Committed To Free, Compulsory Education – Osinbajo

October 19, 2019 11:59 am
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards free and compulsory education of the first nine years of a child school life across the country.Osinbajo gave the commitment in Ibadan while speaking at the Divine Proclamation Service of the Dominion University,

The Vice President recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari, had, on June 20, made the declaration, on free and compulsory education.

He stressed that the assignment to provide free and compulsory education at the basic level was an important one for the government

He, however, said that the Federal government would

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Olonisakin Tasks Army On Selfless Service, Professionalism

Olonisakin Tasks Army On Selfless Service, Professionalism

October 19, 2019 11:50 am

Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, Chief of Defence Staff, on Saturday tasked Nigerian Army to uphold the virtues of selfless service and professionalism to meet contemporary security challenges.

He gave the charge at the Passing Out Parade of 78th Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) of the Depot Nigerian Army held at the institution in Zaria, Kaduna State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olonisakin spoke as the Reviewing Officer and Special Guest of Honour at the ceremony considered to be unique in the history of the Depot N A.

NAN reports that this is the first time the Chief of …

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