Buhari Approves Transfer Of NIMC To Ministry Of Communications

                                    

 It is obvious that Buhari likes Isa Pantami so much that he agrees on any decision Pantami tells him. Buhari approves transfer of identity management agency to Communications ministry. Nigeria may enforce mandatory use of national ID numbers by January 2021. Buhari appoints new NIMC director general. NIMC harmonises 30 million identities of Nigerians – DG.

The Revival Of Ancient Yoruba Sports Game, Wood Stud Game

Wood Stud game is an ancient game, which originated from the Western part of Nigeria. We grew up to play it in the early 90s. It was played as competition between 2 or more people or 2 more towns as a competition.

Nigeria's Pension Fund Assets Increases To N8.14 Trillion, Was N7.52 Trillion In 2017

A pension fund is an investment product into which scheme members pay contributions in order to build up a lump sum to provide an income in retirement. The Government also pays back the income tax deducted from these contributions.

Mixed Reactions As FG Unveils Nigeria Air, Owns Only 5% Equity

The Federal Government has unveiled the name of the new national carrier as Nigeria Air. The airline, set for take-off on December 24, is largely private investors-owned, with the government owning only five per cent equity.

Buhari Orders Repatriation Of Stranded Nigerians In Russia As Ambode Rescues 50

The governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday came to the rescue of 50 Nigerians who were stranded in Russia. Recall that newsmen had reported that over 50 Nigerians were helpless and were sleeping around in the streets of Russia after their agents whom

PDP, SDP, R-APC, 36 Other Parties Form Alliance To Oust APC In 2019

Thirty-nine political parties met in Abuja on Monday where they signed a Memorandum of Understanding to field a single presidential candidate in 2019. The parties also agreed to work together in all elections that would come up in 2019.

French President Macron Arrives Abuja ,Expected To Visit Lagos

French president Emmanuel Macron who is in Nigeria on a 2-day working visit was welcomed at the State House by president Buhari. While here, Macron will pay a visit to the celebrated African shrine in Lagos.

Nigerian govt. orders Amaju Pinnick to step down as NFF President

Chris Giwa on Monday arrived at the Secretariat of Nigeria Football Federation with some security agents to assume office as substantive Chairman of the Federation.

President Buhari Meets French President In Mauritania

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron during the closing ceremony of the 31st Session of Africa Union (AU) in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

FG To Start Sharing $322m Abacha Loot To Poor Nigerians In July

The Federal Government says it will commence disbursement of the recovered 322 million dollars Abacha loot through Conditional Cash Transfers (CCT) to 302,000 poor households in 19 states in July.

Federal Govt To Borrow N1.6tn To Fund Deficit Of The 2018 Budget

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, says the Federal Government will borrow N1.6 trillion to finance part of the N9.12 trillion 2018 budget.

Rumbles In Nigeria As President Buhari Signs Altered Budget 2018

Nigerians have said that President Muhammadu Buhari should not have signed the 2018 budget, which he did amidst claims that the National Assembly “tampered” with the document.

Nigeria’s Largest Steel Plant To Begin Production After 40 Years It Was Built

Nigeria's largest steel plant will finally start production four decades after it was built. The Ajaokuta mill has cost the country more than $8bn, but has never produced any steel.

Nigeria To Start Artificial Impregnation Of Cows To Boost Milk Production

The Federal Government says it will commence artificial insemination of cattle at its different research institutes and centres to aid multiplication of cows and increase milk production in the country.

Nigerians To Experience Epileptic Power Supply As 6 Power Stations Shut Down

Total blackout looms as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has shut down six thermal power generating stations to enable the Nigeria Gas Company (NGC) pipeline carry out repairs on a ruptured gas pipeline.

Buhari Grants Financial Autonomy To State Judiciary, House Of Assemblies

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Fourth Alteration Bill that grants financial autonomy to State Judiciaries and State Houses of Assembly into law. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (senator), Senator Ita Enang disclosed this to State House correspondents on Friday.

Osinbajo Escapes Death As Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing

The helicopter conveying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, Abuja, reportedly made a forced landing a few seconds after take-off.
According to The Nation, Osinbajo had been

Senate To Probe Military Over Rape Of Internally Displaced Women

The Senate, yesterday, moved to set up an adhoc committee to probe Amnesty International’s reports of rape, torture and starvation of women by military personnel in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp in the North-East.

Buhari Finally Signs Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill Into law

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill into law.
Buhari signed the bill into law at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, barely two days after he promised to do so.

INEC to end election tribunals in Nigeria

The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) will soon introduce some innovations for a free and fair election so as to end the use of election tribunals in the country .