The Governing Council of the University of Jos has approved the appointment of Tanko Ishaya, as a new Vice-Chancellor of the University. Prior his appointment, Professor Ishaya is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Acadamic), University of Jos. In a statement by Abdullahi Abdullahi, Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications said the appointment of the new VC followed the…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has released the payments of N476.64 million scholarships to 15, 374 students studying in institutions of higher learning. According to him, the awards of scholarships will encourage youths to value western education and reduce the Boko Haram doctrine. An Adviser to the Governor, Isa Gusau, disclosed yesterday (Friday) in…
The Federal Government will continue to support Nigerian exporters through its various agencies bringing about necessary reforms to boost the growth of the country’s non-oil exports, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Osinbajo also urged exporters to take advantage of opportunities for growth in the African market through the African Continental Free Trade Area,…
● Promises to tackle global challenges to taxation … The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, a renowned tax administrator has been elected by the 47 member countries of the Commonwealth tax Administrators Forum (CATA) as its 15th President for a three-year tenure, today. The newly elected President of CATA…
Afenifere, Yoruba socio-political group, says it does not believe in secession and disintegration of Nigeria but demands restructuring to address the country’s challenges. Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the group, said this on Thursday while speaking to journalists. “We are not anarchists; we are not secessionists. We recognise that there is a democratically-elected government,” NAN quoted…
Co-Founder, Lagos Island Connect (LIC), Ms. Yemisi Ransome-Kuti, Former Deputy Governor of Lagos, Otunba Femi Pedro, the Erelu Kuti of Lagos, HRH Erelu (Dr.) Chevalier Abiola Dosunmu, are amongst the reputable development advocates leading discussions at the first Lagos-Island Economic Summit. The Summit with the theme “Sustainable Youth Engagement and Development ” is organised by…
Nigeria’s output declined further in October, losing the top spot to Libya amid persisting supply disruptions. This is according to the latest monthly oil market report released by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday. According to the report, Nigeria’s production declined sharply to 1.35 million barrels per day by 45,000 barrels…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a certificate of return to Chukwuma Soludo, governor-elect of Anambra state. INEC presented the document to Soludo on Friday. Soludo, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, secured 112,229 votes to defeat his closest rival — Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who got 53,807…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says majority of the revenue flowing into the nation’s treasury is generated from non-oil exports. Osinbajo said this on Thursday at the 51st annual international conference of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) in Lagos. Represented by Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of science, technology and innovation, Osinbajo said that the federal government…
