Month: November 2020

FG plans to lift 5 million Nigerians out of poverty – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, says that the Federal Government plans to lift five million Nigerians out of poverty within the next 10 years.   The minister made the assertion this at the second edition of the…

November 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Cross River traditional rulers vow to invoke “native sanctions” on criminals

The Cross River Traditional Rulers Council has warned that it will start invoking “native sanctions” against criminals in the state, with effect from Tuesday, Dec. 1.   The council conveyed the warning via a statement issued by its Chairman, Etinyin…

November 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FG launches MSME Survival Fund Transport Track for South East

The Federal Government on Monday in Abakiliki launched the transport sector track of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Survival Fund for the South-East zone.   Mr Ubadigbo Okonkwo, a member of the Board of Trustees of MSMEs, who…

November 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

FG activates MSME Survival Fund Transport Track in Lagos

The Federal Government says it is determined to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of the citizens through its various intervention initiatives.   The Chairman, Bank of Industry (BoI), Mr Kayode Pitan, gave the assurance in Lagos…

November 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Wizkid wins 2020 BET Soul Train Award for second time

Ace musician Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professional known as Wizkid, has won his second Soul Train Award, alongside Beyoncé, for their collaboration on “Brown Skin Girl” in the “The Lion King: The Gift” album.   The award show took place on…

November 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

UI scholar wins best thesis award in African/Diaspora Studies

Multiple awards winner, Dr Kudus Adebayo, of University of Ibadan (UI) has emerged the winner of the 2020 Institute of African and Diaspora Studies (IADS) Rahamon Bello Award for Best Ph.D thesis in African and Diaspora Studies.   Prof. Muyiwa…

November 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

EFCC re-arraigns MD of First Nation Airline over N2.1bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned the Managing Director of First Nation Airways Ltd., Mr Kayode Odukoya, over alleged N2.1 billion fraud.   The commission brought Odukoya before an Ikeja Special Offences Court to face a…

November 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Court rejects EFCC’s exhibit in trial of ex-NNPC GMD

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday refused to admit a document, which EFCC sought to tender as evidence against Mr Andrew Yakubu, former Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).   Justice Ahmed Mohammed, in a ruling,…

November 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

COVID-19 threatens global progress in fight against malaria – WHO

Gaps in life-saving interventions are undermining efforts to curb malaria, amid fears that the coronavirus pandemic could set back the fight against the disease even further, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.   According to the World Malaria Report,…

November 30, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Buhari to launch Autogas programme on Dec.  1

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Dec.1 launch the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP), aimed at deepening domestic usage of gas in the country.   This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Garba Deen Muhammad, Special Adviser on Media to Minister…

November 29, 2020 · by komolafe times ·