LAGOS JULY 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)- In line with its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, especially its strategy to diversify the economy by making technology an enabler for forex revenue earnings, the Buhari administration would be actively supporting Google’s Next Billion users plan intended to ensure greater digital access in Nigeria and around the world. This will…
LAGOS JULY 11TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government yesterday said consultations were ongoing for the closure of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for repairs. Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Adedamola Kuti, who disclosed this in Lagos, said the Ministry of Works would hold a meeting with stakeholders today to discuss how to manage traffic during the…
LAGOS JULY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)- Barely twenty-four hours after the Supreme Court absolved him of any wrongdoing in the false assets declaration allegation levelled against him, Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Federal Government wasted three years in its attempt to incriminate him. Saraki said this while commissioning the iconic Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road in Port…
LAGOS JUNE 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’s stance on the restructuring of the country, saying there was no alternative to restructuring if Nigeria must make progress. Atiku stated that he remained resolute in his support for the restructuring of the country, positing that there was “too much…
LAGOS JUNE 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has opposed reported moves by the Federal Government directing the Nigerian Army and Police to recruit some former members of Boko Haram terrorists who recently underwent deradicalisation programme. The President of CAN, Dr Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, said on Tuesday that if it is true, it is…
LAGOSJUNE 12TH (NEWRANGERS)-The Federal Government has declared June 15 and 18 as public holiday to celebrate the 2018 Eid-El-Fitr. The Minister of Interior, retired Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Monday in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued by Dr. M. Umar, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry….
LAGOS JUNE 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain and Deputy Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank has raised the alarm over alleged withdrawal of his security aides by the Federal Government and order of his arrest. In an Open letter made available to newsmen, Mr. Frank revealed that his aides were withdrawn and a warrant for his…
LAGOS JUNE 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian Government has scrapped Award of HND Certificates by Polytechnics. The decision was reached at the Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday where the approval of a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s tertiary education system was made. In effect, the award of HND will be limited to only the students currently admitted for the…