N165/litre fuel: Depot owners shun FG’s directive, marketers give conditions
Oil marketers on Sunday gave the Federal Government conditions that should be met in order to retain the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, at N165/litre. According to them, the cost of the commodity must be sold at the approved ex-depot price at various depots, whether private or government-owned, as this would […]
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Nigerian adults with bank accounts hit 45% — World Bank
The number of Nigerians with accounts at regulated institutions such as a bank, credit union, microfinance institution, post office, or mobile money service provider, increased by 16 per cent to 45 per cent in 2021, according to the World Bank. The global bank stated that global account ownership increased by 50 per cent from 51 […]
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ASUU strike: APC youth leader meets Ngige, consults ASUU President
The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Youth leader, Dayo Israel has revealed his efforts towards putting an end to the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Israel disclosed that he met and discussed how to end ASUU strike with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige yesterday in Abuja. In […]
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ASUU strike: Empty school buildings make me feel like crying – ABU VC
Prof. Kabiru Bala, Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, said the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike dampens his spirit. The Don spoke on Monday at a meeting organised by the Kano Zone of ASUU. Bala noted that the industrial action has lasted 140 days, affecting the economy of host communities. He urged the […]
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No exams on Sallah day – NECO
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has denied rescheduling any of its ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school-based candidates slated for Saturday, July 9. It stated that rather, it has given a whole examination free week, beginning from Friday, July 8 to Wednesday, July 13, 2022, to enable the Muslim faithful have enough time […]
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