JUST IN: NUC orders closure of varsities for 2023 elections

The regulatory agency for universities in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission has ordered a closure of universities across the country to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections, Sahel reports. In a letter addressed to vice-chancellors of all universities and directors of inter-university centres, the NUC noted that the directive was based on…

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You lack jurisdiction – FG replies Supreme Court ruling

The Federal Government through the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation AGF, Abubakar Malami has filed an objection against the Supreme Court ruling which halted the February 10 deadline for old Naira Notes to remain in circulation. SAHEL recalls that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, had after redesigning N200, N500, and N1,000, fixed…

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Infrastructure Development: Gov. Adeleke approves rehabilitation of major roads across state

•••Coordinating Director, Director Highways commend Governor As part of efforts of the present administration to fast track development and enhance the economic growth of Osun State, the rehabilitation of some major roads across the State has been approved. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday,by the spokesperson to Gov. Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted…

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No place for Interim National Government in the 1999 constitution- Atiku/Okowa campaign to Tinubu

…Insists February 25 Presidential Election Date Must Be Sacrosanct The Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organization counsels the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign to perish their contemplations or discussions of setting up an Interim National Government as such does not have any place whatsoever in the 1999 Constitution (as amended) as well as our democratic practice as a nation. According…

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Remove subsidy by mid-2023, IMF urge Nigeria

The International Monetary Fund has urged the Federal Government to deliver on its commitment to remove fuel subsidy by mid-2023.The IMF said the government needed to make bold fiscal reforms to create the needed policy space, secure public debt, and reduce vulnerabilities. The Washington-based lender stated this on Wednesday in a report titled ‘IMF Executive…

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