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The Federal Government has approved the sum of N4,736,782,352.21 for the award of 219 research grants to successful participants under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) programme for the 2021 grant cycle. This is contained in a statement
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is not leaving anything to chance in ensuring that intensive and extensive security are provided for election personnel, materials and processes in the 2023 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, represented by
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the Yobe Cargo Airport named after him. The President, who is on an official visit to the state, expressed joy over the gesture. “It is my singular honour and privilege to commission this project which is
President Muhammadu Buhari says the election of Sen. Aisha Binani as the next governor of Adamawa will open opportunities for women in the country and send a signal to the world on Nigeria’s leadership maturity. Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s media aide,
A group of publishers in the ObiDatti campaign team has published a book as part of the funding tools for Mr Peter Obi Presidency. Leader of the group and Publisher of DaSoul Media Ltd., Mr Joe Bankole, said on Monday in Abuja
Airtel Africa says its Nigerian subsidiary, Airtel Networks Ltd., has acquired 4G and 5G Spectrum from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The spectrum, it said, was worth 316.7 million dollars, payable in Naira. The communication provider disclosed this in a corporate disclosure
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on FCT residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the February General elections. The Electoral Officer of Gwagwalada Area Council, Mr Shamsudeen Musa, made the call in an interview with NAN
Gov David Umahi of Ebonyi has lauded the Nigerian Army for its doggedness and dedication in the face of challenging circumstances in the country. Umahi made the commendation in Abakaliki on Sunday, during the interdenominational Church service to kick start activities for the
Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. This is contained in a statement by the state Head of Service, Alhaji Garba Bilal, in Damaturu on Sunday. Buhari
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerians not to only remember the nation’s fallen heroes, but also to give adequate support to the families they left behind. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice during the Dedicated Jumaat, in commemoration of the Year