The Sokoto state university, SOSU, has announced plans to commence postgraduate programmes in the 2020/2021 academic session. The information officer of the institution, Zayyanu Shehu made the announcement on his Facebook account on Tuesday. “The much awaited opportunity has arrived, as preparations have reached advanced stage to commence postgraduate programmes by Sokoto State University,” the post reads, adding that details would be provided in due course. AsheNews gathered that university would first present its proposed courses and synopsis to the National Universities Commission, NUC, for approval before the commencement of the programme.
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Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor, says adoption of financial inclusion systems will spur business development for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Moghalu gave the advice at the 2020 edition of the Africa Business Ethics Conference (ABEC), which entered its second day on Tuesday in Lagos. The theme of the conference is “Tackling Corruption to Reduce Poverty and Unemployment in Africa: A Necessity for Building Resilience to Global Risks”. Moghalu also emphasised the need for strong political institutions and strong regulatory reforms to enforce ethical standards that would engender level playing environment for businesses…
The Muhammadu Buhari Administration has always had youths as centerpiece of its policies. Here is a brief compendium of some initiatives put in place, for Nigerian youths, to reposition and empower them: 1. N-Power: 500,000 enrolled in 2 batches between 2016 and 2020 receiving 30,000 monthly, with enrolment of 3rd batch of 400,000 in progress. 2. NYSC Monthly Allowance increased from N19,600 to N33,000; more than 300,000 beneficiaries monthly. 3. 75 billion Naira Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), for businesses owned by young Nigerians aged between 18 and 35: https://www.cbn.gov.ng/Out/2020/CCD/NYIF%20implementation%20Framework%20final%20Sept_30_2020.pdf 4. Special Public Works Programme to provide 3-month employment to…
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with governors from the 36 states of the federation. Held in Tuesday, the meeting was not unconnected with the state of the nation, especially the security challenges in the country. Recall that the NGF gave indication that it would meet with Mr President over issues of national importance. After the meeting, the chairman of the forum and governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, however, declined to speak to the media.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Nigeria Health Infrastructure Development Bank (NHIDB) on Tuesday scaled second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill when passed would enhance the healthcare system in Nigeria. The bill is being co-sponsored by Rep. Mansur Soro and Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House. The lawmakers however, allowed the bill to scale second reading through a unanimous voice vote at Tuesday’s plenary. The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) had on Dec. 2 visited the leadership of the House, calling for the enactment of a law to establish the NHIDB. According to NMA, the…
The ongoing emergency meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee, NEC, has dissolved Zonal, states, and local government structures of the party. The chairman of the caretaker and extraordinary convention planning, committee and governor of Yobe, Mai Mala Buni, led other members of the party’s NEC, including President Muhammadu Buhari to the meeting. The Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives are in attendance, physically. Also, governors of the party, led by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and governor of Kebbi state, Atiku Bagudu are all physically in attendance.
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed readiness for the Dec. 9, supplementary election for Bakura state constituency seat in Zamfara. Alhaji Sani Shinkafi, the state spokesman for the party, said this at a news conference in Gusau on Tuesday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the Dec. 5, by-election in the state as inconclusive following cancellation of results in 14 polling units due to over voting. INEC also fixed Wednesday, Dec. 9, for supplementary election in the 14 polling units that were cancelled. Shinkafi said that APGA was among the 11 political parties that agreed to take part in…
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently participating in an emergency virtual meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House, Abuja. The Senate President, Sen. Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; all State Governors elected under the platform of the APC are in attendance of the meeting, physically. The National Chairman of the APC Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, who is also the governor of Yobe, Mai Mala Buni, had late November scheduled the meeting to review party’s positions on some issues affecting it. The APC had on…
The U.S. presidential election on Tuesday reached a key milestone, when the so-called safe harbour deadline arrived, which will effectively lock in the states’ votes and largely prevent Congress from getting involved. In the U.S. system, voting for president is somewhat indirect. Each state is allotted a certain number of electoral votes, based on population size. The winner of the presidential election is the candidate who reaches 270 electoral votes in the Electoral College. The safe harbour deadline comes 35 days after Election Day and allows time for any disputes to be settled. If any state certifies its result by the deadline, Congress…
A philanthropist, Chief Temitope Ajayi, has given out the second tranche of interest-free loans worth N10.5million to victims of EndSARS protest in Lekki, Lagos. Ajayi, Chief Executive Officer, Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Development, while giving out the money on Monday in Lekki, Lagos, said that the beneficiaries who were faithful in paying up their initial loans got double the amount in the second tranche of the facility. The philanthropist, who gave out the first tranche of the loan three weeks ago, expressed delight over the beneficiaries’ commitment towards being financially self reliant and responsible citizens of the country. She said…