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NCoS seeks abolition of WAEC, NECO fees for inmates

By Ibironke Ariyo, Abuja.   The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has called on the Federal Government to abolish both West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) examination fees for inmates.   The Public Relations Officer of NCoS,…

September 30, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

FG urges local, foreign oil coys to help tackle energy poverty in Nigeria

By Emmanuella Anokam, Abuja.   The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has called on both local and international oil companies to join hands with the Federal Government to tackle energy poverty in the country.   Sylva made…

September 30, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

FG, states can utilise $750m NG-CARES fund – World Bank

By Salisu Sani-Idris, Abuja.   The Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), has expressed confidence in the commitment of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to utilise the 750 million dollars NG-CARES fund before June 2023.  …

September 29, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Health insurance now mandatory for all Nigerians, says NHIA

By George Odok, Calabar.   The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says the new Act, recently signed into law, guarantees mandatory health insurance for all Nigerians.   Mrs Margaret Moffi, State Coordinator of NHIA in Cross River, said this on…

September 29, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

FG has safeguarded Lake Chad Basin for socio-economic activities – NIWA

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) says the problem of insecurity in the Lake Chad Basin has been sufficiently addressed to boost socio-economic activities in the region.   The Managing Director of NIWA, George Moghalu,…

September 29, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

House of Reps urges NEMA’s support for tanker explosion victims in Kogi

By EricJames Ochigbo, Abuja.   The House of Representatives has urged the National Emergence Management Agency (NEMA) to provide support for victims of fuel tanker explosion in Ankpa, Kogi.   The resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a…

September 29, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

PDP primary: Supreme Court upholds Adeleke’s election, dismisses Babayemi’s suit

By Taiye Agbaje/Ebere Agozie, Abuja.   The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the July 16 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election, which produced the Osun State Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, as its candidate.   The five-member panel, in a judgment…

September 29, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

2023 elections: Buhari calls for issue-based campaigns, urges politicians to eschew personal attacks

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the initiative undertaken by the National Peace Committee to commit all political actors to issue-based campaigns, devoid of incitements, personal insults and attacks.   The president made the declaration in…

September 29, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

2023: Buhari urges judiciary to remain honest arbiters

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari has implored the judiciary to sustain the rule of law in Nigeria and ensure the integrity of participatory democracy by remaining honest arbiters in pre- and post-election matters.   The president gave…

September 29, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Buhari congratulates Mohammed Salman on his appointment as Saudi PM

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s media aide, in a statement…

September 28, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0