Abuja

Nov
30
2023
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JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination

JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination

CBN/Commercial Banking, Abuja, Education, News Flash
JAMB Announces Dates For 2024 UTME Examination The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially unveiled the dates for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement by JAMB’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, the sales of UTME application forms are scheduled to commence on January 15 and conclude on February 26. According to the statement, the main UTME is set to take place from April 19 to April 29, 2024. JAMB also earmarked March 7, 2024, for the MOCK-UTME, providing candidates with a preparatory platform ahead of the main examination. The statement read: “Based on the series of…
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Nov
30
2023
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Key Quotes From President Tinubu’s Speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope

Key Quotes From President Tinubu’s Speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash
💥BOOM Key Quotes From President Tinubu's speech On (Proposed) 2024 Budget Of Renewed Hope ●1. "The 2024 Appropriation bill has been themed the Budget of Renewed Hope." ●2. "The proposed Budget seeks to achieve job-rich economic growth, macro-economic stability, a better investment environment, enhanced human capital development, as well as poverty reduction and greater access to social security." ●3. "Defence and internal security are accorded top priority. The internal security architecture will be overhauled to enhance law enforcement capabilities and safeguard lives, property, and investments across the country." ●4. "Human capital is the most critical resource for national development. Accordingly,…
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Nov
28
2023
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Public Book Presentation: Titled “2023 Elections In Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, And Winners” On Thursday November 30, 2023.

Public Book Presentation: Titled “2023 Elections In Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, And Winners” On Thursday November 30, 2023.

Abuja, Education, News Flash, Politics
Yagabi Sani, PLO Lumumba as Guest at the Public Presentation of the Book “2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners” on Thursday November 30, 2023 2023 Elections in Nigeria: Actors, Intrigues, and winners, an enthralling book by the eminent Nigerians Dr(s) Theophilus Boufini, Edward Agbai, Edward Aigbedion, and Waribugo Sylva, will be presented to the public on Thursday, 30 November at the Aso Hall of the International Conference Centre, Garki Abuja at 4pm. According to a statement by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) signed by Dr Edward Perekebina Agbai:“We are delighted to announce a distinguished lineup of guests for this grand…
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Nov
25
2023
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President Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries

President Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries

Abuja, News Flash, Presidency
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS EIGHT NEW PERMANENT SECRETARIES President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service following the recently concluded selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation: (1) Ndakayo-Aishetu Gogo (2) Adeoye Adeleye Ayodeji (3) Rimi Nura Abba (4) Bako Deborah Odoh (5) Omachi Raymond Omenka (6) Ahmed Dunoma Umar (7) Watti Tinuke (8) Ella Nicholas Agbo President Tinubu anticipates that the new Permanent Secretaries, having emerged at the top of qualified candidates after a diligent assessment process, will deploy…
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Nov
24
2023
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President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign

President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign

Abuja, News Flash, Politics
President Tinubu’s Minister, Simon Lalong Set To Resign The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong is set to resign. The Minister has collected his Certificate of Return from Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The Court of Appeal had earlier sacked Peoples Democratic Party’s Bali Napoleon and declared Lalong as the Senator for Plateau South Senatorial Zone. Details shortly… SPECIAL ADVERT PROMO FOR 2023 IGBA-OTOMU, IGBA-UCHE, IGBA-EKPE, IZU-UCHE, IGBOTONMA AND IZA-AFA This is a special promo designed for our brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers etc who are involved in the above events and others not mentioned during this Xmas period to…
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Nov
24
2023
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President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment

President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment

Abuja, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, the appointment is pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Hon. Asondu Wenah Temple, earlier this month. Ambassador Akawor has served the nation as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea; Minister of State of the…
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Nov
23
2023
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Just-In: Federal High Court Announces Redeployment Of Judges(Full List)

Just-In: Federal High Court Announces Redeployment Of Judges(Full List)

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash
BREAKING: Federal High Court Announces Redeployment Of Judges (FULL LIST) The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has released a new posting for judges to various divisions across the country The announcement comes following the recent appointment of 23 new judges to the court. In a statement issued by the FHC’s Assistant Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Oby-Christopher, Justice Tsoho directed the affected judges to report at their new duty stations before the resumption of work after the Christmas vacation on January 8, 2024. The statement reads in part, “His lordship wishes his fellow lordships…
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Nov
22
2023
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FCT: Wike Announced Plan To Ban Keke Napep

FCT: Wike Announced Plan To Ban Keke Napep

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Transportation
FCT: Wike announces ban of Keke Nepap Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has announced plans to prohibit the use of tricycles, commonly referred to as Keke Napep, in certain areas of Abuja. He also assured the public that the issue of one-chance crimes in the nation’s capital will soon be resolved. Wike further stated that buses and taxis will be introduced by the FCDA to address transportation challenges and combat criminal activities associated with one-chance operations in the FCT. “These buses and taxis will ply all the routes in Asokoro and Maitama. We are kicking out…
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Nov
22
2023
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Akpabio Names Chairmen Of Senate Committees; Natasha, Sampson Made List

Akpabio Names Chairmen Of Senate Committees; Natasha, Sampson Made List

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash
Akpabio names Natasha, Ekong Sampson. others as chairmen of Senate committees Senate president, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, November 21, named Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, as the chairman local content committee and vice chairman of steel respectively. Akpabio also appointed 14 other senators as chairmen and vice chairmen of different committee. The newly appointed chairmen and vice chairmen are as follows: Steel – Patrick Udubueze (Chairman), Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Vice-chairman) Tourism – Shuaibu Isa Lau, Ireti Kingigbe (Vice-Chairman) Inter-Parliamentary Affairs – Jimoh Ibrahim (Chairman) State and Local Government Affairs – Binos Yaroe (Chairman), Francis Fadahunsi (Vice Chairman National…
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Nov
22
2023
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House Of Reps Okay MTEF, N7.8tn Borrowing Plans For 2024

House Of Reps Okay MTEF, N7.8tn Borrowing Plans For 2024

Abuja, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash
Reps Okay MTEF, N7.8tn Borrowing Plans For 2024 The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, approved the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), with a borrowing plan of N7.8 trillion for 2024. For 2024, 2025, and 2026, the House set benchmark oil prices of $73.96, $73.76, and $69.90 per barrel, respectively. Also, the House set benchmark daily crude oil production levels of 1.78 Mbps, 1.80 Mbps, and 1.81 Mbps. As agreed by the Green Chamber for 2024–2026, the executive’s proposed exchange rate is N700, N665.61, and N669.79 to $1. The inflation rates of 21.40 per cent in…
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