The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced that the nationwide implementation of the new curriculum for basic schools is set to begin in January 2025. According to Punch, The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu had on October 9 disclosed that a new curriculum was underway. Speaking during a meeting with…
Barbara Bako, Abuja The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has acknowledged that some of the present administration’s economic reforms have been painful. During his speech at the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#30) opening ceremony in Abuja on Monday, the Vice President acknowledged this and further stated that the reforms are unavoidable. Shettima who represented President Bola…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This decision came as a result of a frustrating 12 hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team were left stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon. The…
By Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi The Nigerian Government as a State Party has reassured its commitment to deepening regional trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which promises to improve continental integration, create jobs, and increase export earnings. The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Awolowo, gave the country’s reassurance at the ongoing…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein has issued guidelines for the exclusion of third-party research grant funds of Federal Universities and Research Institutions from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). In a federal treasury circular issued in Abuja, Dr, Madein said the new guidelines would be implemented immediately. She said…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has on behalf of Kano State Government announced the donation of One Hundred Million Naira to the victims of fire inferno that gulfed some shops in the popular Kantin Kwari Textile market recently. The Governor announced the donation when he led top government functionaries on a commiseration visit…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. In a bid to enhance ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Wednesday, launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code *829# specifically targeted at improving taxpayers’ satisfaction. FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, launched the code at the Revenue House in Abuja as part of activities making this year’s…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. Chairman Revenue Allocation Mobilization And Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Mohamed Bello Shehu, has described the traditional rulers as not only the custodians of tradition and culture but pillars of stability and development in Nigeria. According to a statement by RMAFC, the chairman made this remark when some traditional rulers from Nasarawa State, led…
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Capital Market Senator Osita Izunazor has promised to push for the amendment of the constitution on the Investments and Securities Tribunal, which has been recognised by the Supreme Court as the sole court to handle cases of infractions in the Capital Market and recognised by the constitution….
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) wishes to reassure the public of its unwavering commitment to ensuring the stability and reliability of the Nigerian financial system. The CBN made this reassurance in a statement signed by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali on Tuesday. According to the statement, CBN…
