The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) is to introduce a scheme that allows relatives of an individual continue payment for a mortgage in case of default. The Managing Director of FHA, Senator Gbenga Ashafa made this known while briefing newsmen in Abuja at second day celebration of the Authority’s 50th anniversary. Senator Ashafa explained that the … Read more
After three decades of war and years of grappling with Economic crisis, Somalia has joined the East African Community (EAC). Somalia was admitted on Friday into the EAC as the eighth member of the bloc. In a move to boost its economy, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the decision offers “hope for a future of … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has declared Uba Sani of Kaduna State the validly-elected governor in the March 18 election. The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the State Election Petitions Tribunal, which earlier dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Isa Ashiru, against the election of Governor Sani. … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) executed a raid on Heartland Court Estate on Owerri Port Harcourt Road in Owerri, Imo State. Armed with a court order for interim forfeiture, the EFCC served the order directly to the estate’s owners, US Home Depot Development Ltd. Justice [Name] issued the order, empowering the EFCC to … Read more
The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Ms Hannatu Musa Musawa has sought the collaboration of the National Bureau of Statistics to establish a robust government-owned data system. She said the aim is to facilitate the transformation of the nation’s creative landscape. The Minister at a meeting with the Statistician General of the … Read more
Fuel trucks have begun to enter Gaza from Egypt, as the four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas takes effect on Friday morning. Hamas had confirmed cease-fire would begin at 7:00 a.m. under the agreement, which is also intended to provide aid to Gazans struggling to survive due to food, water, and fuel shortages. Egypt has said … Read more
Double-amputee Olympic runner, Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa. The country’s Department of Corrections spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo said on Friday that Pistorius would be released from prison on January 5. “Mr Pistorius will complete the remainder of the sentence … Read more
Stakeholders in the climate sector have held a one day-work ahead of the upcoming Conference of Parties, COP 28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The meeting is part of its commitment to support climate adaptation initiatives and ensure successful implementation. The pre-COP28 workshop was organized by the National Assembly Committees on Environment in partnership with … Read more
Barely few days the 2023 Batch “C” Stream I Orientation course closed, the 2023 Batch “C” Stream II Course Prospective Corps Members came into Camp today with the rains. A heavy downpour in Lagos at the end of November can only mean ease during the hottest season of the year, and a seamless run of … Read more
…. Distributes 200 Copies of FOIA Branded Exercise Books and other writing Materials The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Community Development Service (CDS) of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC LAGOS, has called on secondary school students to consistently seek accurate information during a one-day sensitization program. The Sensitization themed “INFORMATION: A POWERFUL TOOL FOR … Read more
