Category: National/Politics

Only Buhari’s Government Has Made Success With Modular Refinery—Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, said while previous administrations talked about modular refineries, but only President Muhammadu Buhari’s government has succeeded in ensuring its establishment. The minister, who stated this at the pre-commissioning inspection of the Waltersmith’s 5000 barrels per day (bpd) modular refinery located in Ohaji-Egbema in Imo,…

The President yesterday defended the borrowing by his administration, saying he borrows to enable the country fix its roads to save lives from soaring road accidents. He also asserted that his government took loans in the interest of the country to solve the dire shortfall in infrastructure. Buhari justified his governments’ borrowing while speaking at…

Tertiary Institutions in Oyo to Resume September 28

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has approved the re-opening of state-owned tertiary institutions and private institutions for regular academic activities to commence from Monday 28th September, 2020. This was contained in a statement released by Commissioner for Education, Science & Technology Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye yesterday. He stated that the academic boards and senate…

Buhari Unveils ‘Nigeria At 60’ Logo

In preparation for Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday unveiled the logo that will be used in celebrating the Independence Anniversary. The unveiling of the logo took place at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, before the commencement of the virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The event was witnessed by the Vice-President…

Lagos Pledges To Pay New Minimum Wage to LASU, Others from October

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday has declared its commitment to paying staff of all State – owned tertiary institutions the new minimum wage and consequential adjustments with effect from October 2020. This followed a meeting held with leaders of the staff unions in the institutions by officials of the state government to resolve the…

FG, Lagos Stop Barge Operations Along Marina Coastline

The Lagos Marina is set to regain its beauty and serenity, with the planned stoppage of barge operations along the coastline. The Federal Government, in conjunction with Lagos State Government, on Tuesday ordered the stoppage of all such operations, which have desecrated the once beautiful and peaceful Marina coastline. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is…

Finalists Emerge For Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon

The Lagos State Government has announced the frontrunners that will participate in the final hackathon design event slated for 16th – 18th September, 2020. The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will declare the overall winner from each competing entries in hardware and software categories at the Grand Finale scheduled to hold at the Eko…