President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday called on the private sector to play the leading role in reviving the education sector as the federal government cannot achieve this without crucial collaboration and intervention. The President stated this during the 47th Convocation of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), in Enugu state.

Gov. Bello Inaugurates Fadama Facilities Worth $323m

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Friday inaugurated FADAMA III-Additional Financing (AF) facilities worth 323.1 million dollars in the state.

Ikoyi Cash: Union Bank Challenges Final Forfeiture Of Osborne Towers Apartment

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has challenged the permanent forfeiture of the property known as Flat 7b No 16, Osborne Road Ikoyi, Lagos, Channels Television News reports.

The Etinan Local Government Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom state has pulled out of the Local Government Council elections following alleged widespread violence and allegations of rigging and other malpractices. The Party made its position known in a statement issued on Saturday by its leader, Chief Sunny Udo, Vice Chairman, APC Etinan Local Government Area, Mr. Idorenyin Thompson; and APC chairmanship candidate, Dr. Mrs. Esther Etuk.

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Saturday travel to Jordan to join his counterparts in Aqaba, Jordan to review strategies in fighting terrorism and reinforce joint security structures that will be more proactive in preventing terror attacks. The planned trip was made known on Thursday in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina.

Minimum Wage: Wike Asks FG To Allow States Work Out Own Formular

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has asked the Federal Government to allow states derive their own minimum wages for workers.