New Basic School Curriculum to Begin Nationwide in January

New Basic School Curriculum to Begin Nationwide in January

The new curriculum for basic schools will take effect nationwide from January 2025. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, who announced this yesterday during a meeting with stakeholders, explained that under the new curriculum, pupils in basic schools will be required to acquire at least two skills, while plans are ongoing to ensure the teachers […]

FG considers Zero VAT for Pharmaceutical Products

FG considers Zero VAT for Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Equipment

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has finalised the Executive Order Harmonised Implementation Framework that abolishes Value Added Tax (VAT), and Excise Duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, told journalists in Abuja yesterday that the development, which has been cleared for gazetting, was […]

Naijafm102.7 Holds First Ankara Night

Naijafm102.7 Holds First Ankara Night

The first ever Ankara Night of our sister station NaijaFm102.7 took place at the weekend. Despite the heavy downpour, the fun and excitement was in to gear, as many people ate, drank, and even had gift bags filled with items courtesy of Flour Mills Nigeria. Winners of yards of wrappers were also presented with their […]

Super Eagles Commence Camp in Uyo Today

Super Eagles Commence Camp in Uyo Today

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will commence camp in Uyo today, in preparation for their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The Matchday 3 fixture to be officiated by Malawian referees, is set to take place at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo on Friday October 11 at […]

NYSC: Payment Of N77,000 to Corps Members

NYSC: Payment Of N77,000 to Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has explained why the payment of ₦77,000 to corps members is yet to commence despite approval by the Federal Government. The NYSC Director General,Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, said the government has yet to release the funds required to implement the new allowance. Recall that the government had approved an […]

Super Eagles Set to Open Camp for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya

Super Eagles Set to Open Camp for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya

Super Eagles will on Sunday open camp for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Augustine Eguavoen’s side will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State for training ahead of the game. Coach Eguavoen is expected to unveil his squad […]

BBNaija To Showcase One Of Its Most Impactful Tasks

BBNaija To Showcase One Of Its Most Impactful Tasks

Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, will showcase one of its most impactful tasks yet, with an aim to ignite a national conversation on gender equity. This exciting new task scheduled for today Monday, September 30, is put together by The She Tank, a creative think tank, and BellaNaija, lifestyle and Entertainment Company, as part […]

FG Gives 64 100-Capacity CNG Buses To Labour, Student Unions

FG Gives 64 100-Capacity CNG Buses To Labour, Student Unions

As part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary and to ease transportation costs, the Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).  Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister […]

FG begins new minimum wage payment

FG begins new minimum wage payment

Civil servants under the federal government payroll will start receiving the new N70,000 minimum wage payment from yesterday, September 26. Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, who stated this to journalists in an interview however did not state if the minimum wage would be paid alongside its arrears. This […]

Reminisce Is Set To Release New EP On Friday 27th September

Reminisce Is Set To Release New EP On Friday 27th September

 Reminisce is set to release a new EP, entitled ‘Sui Generis’ on Friday, September 27, 2024. This comes one year after his last album ‘Alaye Toh Se Gogo VOL. 1’. To give fans a taste of the upcoming EP, Reminisce has dropped two singles. ‘Sui Generis’, which is Reminisce’s 7th project, has 7 tracks with guest appearances […]