Month: December 2023
TETfund inaugurates 70 projects in 2023 — Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Mr. Sonny Echono, has said that over 70 projects spread across 17 tertiary institutions in 11 states across…
Army Takes Responsibility For Air Strike In Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for Sunday’s Air Strike that left many villager killed and several others injured at Tudun Biri village in Kaduna…
‘No plan B’ for Olympics river opening ceremony, says French minister
The French government on Monday insisted it would keep a plan to hold the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine even after…
Respect rule of law, NSCDC boss urges security personnel
The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ahmed Audi, has called on security personnel to respect the country’s rule of law while discharging…
UNICAL students protest 100% increase in school fees
Academic activities were halted at the University of Calabar on Monday following students’ protests against the 100 per cent hike in the institution’s tuition fees….
US pledges support for groups tackling gender violence in Nigeria
The United States Chargé d’Affaires, David Greene, has hailed local organisations tackling sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria, pledging continued American assistance towards protecting vulnerable…
German vice chancellor cancels COP28 visit over budget crisis
German Vice Chancellor, Robert Habeck, on Monday cancelled a trip to the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai due to the budget crisis at home….
Subsidy: FG to disburse grants to SMEs
The Federal Government says it will soon commence disbursement of funds under its Presidential Palliative Programme, targeted at alleviating the impact of the fuel subsidy…
Reps’ll ensure speedy passage of 2024 budget, says lawmaker
A member representing the Ibadan North Federal constituency in the House of Assembly, Adewale Akinremi, has assured Nigerians of the speedy passage of the 2024…
1,197 Nigerian-trained doctors move to UK since May
About 1,197 Nigerian-trained doctors moved to the United Kingdom since May 29, 2023, to date, PUNCH Online’s investigation has revealed. At the moment, Nigeria is…