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The Nigeria labour congress has explained why it is embarking on a 2-day protest  in solidarity with the striking varsity lecturers.  NLC president, AYUBBA WABBA, in an interview, debunked a claim that the NLC is conducting a protest.  AYUBBA WABBA noted that the issues between University Unions and the Government could be resolved within 24hours if there...

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said there will be no further extension of the Continuous Voter Registration after the 31st of this month deadline. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, FESTUS OKOYE, who stated this in an interview said any further extension would adversely affect other scheduled activities of the commission. ...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has approved cut-off marks for universities and polytechnics in the country. The decision was taken after a session comprising officials from JAMB, the Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission, and the National Board for Technical Education among others. For the polytechnics, 120 cut-off mark was approved while 140 wa...

The National Security Council has announced that it is considering a nationwide ban on motorcycles and mining activities in the country as part of its strategy to curb terrorist activities, checkmate loopholes and cut off their sources of funding.This was the outcome of the meeting presided over by President MUHAMMADU BUHARI at the State House in Abuja. Addressing state house correspondents after the meeting ...

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the restoration of the national grid has been completed after its collapse. TCN in a statement by its General Manager, NDIDI MBAH, said the national grid experienced system disturbance, adding that the incident was a result of a sudden drop in system frequency from 49.94Hertz to 47.36Hertz, which created system instability.  MBAH sai...

President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has launched a compilation of the ecological projects undertaken by his administration. President BUHARI, during the launch at the Presidential Villa, said that between 2015 and now, a total of 332 ecological projects were approved of which 266 were completed. The President commended the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Management Te...

Super Falcons have shunned training as they protest over unpaid bonuses and allowances that have lasted for years.  Reports also say the players are also yet to receive their bonuses at the ongoing 2022 Africa Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The nine-time African champions will take on the She-polopolo of Zambia in the third place match at WAFCON 2022 on Frida...

Russian President Vladimir Putin says western countries must remove restrictions on exports of Russian grain, in order to facilitate the export of Ukrainian grain.  PUTIN made this call while responding to reporters’ questions in Tehran, the Iranian capital, where he is  on official visit to the Arab country. Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine has h...

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has distanced itself from the unveiling of KASHIM SHETTIMA as the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).National Public Relations Officer of CAN, BAYO ADEDEJI, made this known in a short message after images of men said to be “pastors and bishops” went viral.The body further insists that its position on Muslim-Muslim ticket is irreversible and clarified t...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the two-week ultimatum issued by the President to resolve the concerns raised by the union is too much. For the lecturers, it will not take more than two days to address the issues that have plunged the nation’s public university system into a prolonged strike that is currently in its fifth month. ASUU Chairman, Professor ...