FG, NGX to launch new listing options for startups on technology board
The federal government says it plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to stimulate startup listings. Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, disclosed this recently during a tech event in New York. The event, themed: ‘Invest in Africa’s Future–Let’s talk about exits’, is a joint initiative by […]
Newspaper Headlines: Lagos governorship election tribunal to deliver judgment Monday
The dailies report the federal government as saying that about 4,000 inmates are unable to pay fines to regain their freedom. Source: Top Stories
34 killed, 20 injured in Benin Republic fuel explosion
A fuel explosion in Benin Republic has led to the deaths of 34 persons, while 20 others sustained injuries. The explosion occurred at an illegal fuel depot in Seme-Podji, a town that sits near the border with Nigeria. Speaking with reporters, Alassane Seidou, minister of interior in Benin Republic, said two babies […]
Questions Agunloye failed to answer on Mambilla
My former neighbour, a civil servant, used to tell me how he was preparing carefully for retirement. “I am very cautious with everything I do in the office,” he would say, “because I do not want to be going to the EFCC after retirement. I make sure I follow due process, get all necessary […]
‘They worked relentlessly’ — ex-minister commends service for putting out Lagos fire
Omobola Johnson, a former minister of communication technology, has commended personnel of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service for putting out the fire that gutted a plastic factory on Saturday morning. The fire broke out inside Mega Plastic, a petrochemical plant in the Ilupeju area of Lagos. Adeseye Magaret, director of […]
FG launches talent export programme, targets 1m jobs
The federal government has launched the national talent export programme (NATEP) aimed at creating at least one million jobs within the next five years. Doris Uzoka-Anite, minister of trade and investment, disclosed this on Friday on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). She said the programme is in […]
Report: 48 Nigerian-trained nurses, midwives in UK under investigation for exam fraud
No less than 48 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom are under investigation for exam fraud, DailyMail reports. According to the report, the nurses and midwives allegedly paid to take computer-based exams that test medical knowledge and is needed to work in Britain. The investigation was launched after the Nursing […]
Zamfara directs security operatives to shoot illegal miners, bandits on sight
Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara, has directed law enforcement officials to take stringent action against people caught carrying out illegal mining activities in the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor’s spokesperson, said over the years, illegal mining in Zamfara has fuelled banditry and other criminal activities. […]
Tribunal affirms Alia as Benue governor, dismisses PDP’s petition
The Benue governorship election tribunal has affirmed Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as governor of the state. Alia was declared the winner of the governorship election that was held in March. The Catholic priest polled 473,933 votes to be declared winner by the electoral commission. However, Titus Uba, […]