Nigeria FG to print Permanent Voters cards for N2.6Billion

The Federal Government has approved the sum of N2.6billion for the Independent National Electoral Commission for the printing of 40million permanent voters’ card.

Nokia 103 Now in Nigeria

The most affordable phone the Fins have ever manufactured. Announced in Nigeria today, the Nokia 103 will cost just €16 and is aimed at developing markets.

Nigeria's finance boss Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in profile --BBC

The meteoric rise of Nigeria's powerful Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - one of three candidates to be World Bank president - reflects the trajectory of her country's history.

Just as the former British colony has transformed itself into a dynamo for growth on the African continent since independence, the 57-year-old's life has changed markedly from humble beginnings.

Kaduna Easter Blast, Most Victims were not Christians

Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Youth Wing, Diji Haruna, has confirmed that more than 70 percent victims of Esther Sunday car bomb explosion in Kaduna were not Christians. Speaking while hosting Muslim youths to a refreshment to celebrate Easter Monday in Kaduna yesterday,

Former Governor of Kogi State Ibrahim Idris married his 13th wife

The new wife who is 27 years old became the 13th wife to former Gov. Ibrahim Idris. Ramotu a business woman trading in Senegalese cloth, before she met her husband at the Presidential villa. Mr Idris (68) was the governor of Kogi state for eight years, before handing over to Idris Wada the current Governor.

Goodluck Jonathan Commissioned Almajiri Model Schools in Sokoto

Today, in Sokoto, Sokoto State, I commissioned the first of several Federal Government Model Almajiri Schools for itinerant scholars commonly referred to as Almajiri. This is in fulfillment of the promises I made on this page in a note titled 'Fighting Insecurity With Education' on the 15th of November 2010.

Waec Examination questions and answer for Biology practical 2012/2013

Date for Biology examination:
Biology (obj&theory) 2:30-5:00
Thursday 12th april
Biology1 (practical) 9-11
Biology1 (practical) 11:30-1:30

2012 WAEC BIOLOGY SPECIMENS- Questions and Answers

CBN Exempt Embassies And Donor Agencies from Cashless Policy

The Central Bank of Nigeria said it has exempted all embassies, diplomatic missions, multilateral and aid donor agencies in Nigeria from penalties and charges on cash withdrawal and deposits with regards to the cashless Nigeria project.

Andre Villa Boas Sacked by Chelsea Fc

Andre Villas-Boas has been sacked by Chelsea after the 1-0 defeat to West Brom.

A statement read: "Andre Villa-Boas has parted company with Chelsea Football Club today. The board would like to record our gratitude for his work and express our disappointmentthat the relationship has ended so early.

New NYSC posting Policy- Rural, Education and Agriculture

In a new policy thrust, the federal government said today that National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings will now be in the sectors of Rural Health, Primary and Secondary Education; Rural Infrastructural Development; and Agricultural Development.

Nigeria Foreign reserves drop again

Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday showed that Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves fell from $35.03 billion to $34.74 billion as of February 27, 2012.

Nigeria PHCN Privatisation to be completed in Third Quarter

ABUJA — The ongoing privatisation of the power sector, which has been on the table of the Bureau of Public Entreprises, BPE, for more than a decade, will be completed by the end of the third quarter, Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, has said.

Nigeria Police Force Dismissed Zakari Biu

The Man indicted with the escape of Boko Haram suspect, Kabiru Sokoto, the mastermind of the Christmas Day bombing in Madala, Niger State, Zakari Biu was dismissed today from the Nigeria Police, He was until his dismissal, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation in Abuja.  

Nigeria Gets 5 more Universities, More subsidy buses, Power

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved provisional licenses for the establishment of five new private universities in Nigeria.

Multiple explosions in Maiduguri

MAIDUGURI-  Multiple explosions have  again rocked the popular Fish Market of Baga Road in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, killing eight suspected members of the Boko Haram sect while three persons were seriously injured.

8,159 students Graduated from Unilag Today

A total of 8,159 students graduated from the University of Lagos today. Out of the total number, 4,375 received first degrees while 3,784 received post graduate degrees. Of the first degree graduating students, 122 passed in first class division, with the Faculty of Engineering topping the list. The best graduating student is Edo State-born Akhigbe Iziren. He studied Engineering.

JAIZ Bank to open more branches in Nigeria

  Nigeria’s first non-interest bank, Jaiz, said it is targeting to open 13 branches from its current three before the end of the year.

Murtala Muhammed Scholarship 2012 for Graduates

London Metropolitan University is pleased to announce the award of a full tuition fee scholarship for a Nigerian student in the name of the Late General Murtala Muhammed in any of the university’s Masters programme (see list below).

 

Zambia is New African Champions

Congratulations to the Chipolopolo of Zambia for defeating Ivory coast in this year final of the AFCON 2012.

544 Expelled at ESUT

Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT) on Thursday announced the immediate expulsion of about 544 students.