FG Assures CNG Safety Despite Malaysia’s 2025 Phase-out Plan
The Presidency has allayed concerns regarding the safety of Compressed Natural Gas-powered vehicles, recently introduced in Nigeria. While responding to reports on Malaysia’s plan to phase out CNG-powered vehicles by 2025, to protect road users and the public from the potential hazards posed by ageing CNG tanks, Media aide to the President, Bayo Onanuga, clarified […]
NELFUND Disburses N11 billion to 90,000 Students in Six Months
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N11 billion to 90,000 students as fees and stipends within six months. Speaking during an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, the Fund’s Managing Director, Dr. Akintunde Sawyerr, said from the N96 billion earmarked for students’ loans, about N11 billion had been paid […]
Eguavoen Names 23-Player Squad for AFCON Qualifiers, Osimhen Returns
The Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has invited 23 players for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, including Victor Osimhen, who was absent in the last game against Libya due to injury. Also returning to the Super Eagles team after a while out is Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq.The games […]
National Grid Collapses Due To Vandalism – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed frequent grid collapses to vandalism and lack of maintenance in the past. Adelabu, receiving the report of the committee set up to address grid collapses in Abuja on Wednesday, stressed that most 2024 incidents resulted from vandalism and theft of power equipment, including the shattering of lightning arrestors in Jebba and Oshogbo transmission stations on Oct. 14, and explosion of a CT at Jebba Station, October 19. He said lack of good maintenance and external factors also contributed to the collapses, but assured that the ministry would review the report, make amendments, and submit it to President Bola Tinubu. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/nigeria-olympic-committee-begins-payment-of-compensation/
Nigeria Olympic Committee Begins Payment Of Compensation
The investigative panel set up to address Team Nigeria’s negative exposure at the Paris 2024 Olympics/Paralympic Games has recommended the payment of N8 million compensation to athlete, Favour Ofili. In a 54-page document, the committee, chaired by Mumini Alao, highlighted the conflicting evidence regarding Ofili’s omission from the women’s 100m at the Olympics, pointing to potential lapses by officials from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the Nigeria Olympic Committee. It said AFN Secretary General, Rita Mosindi, and Technical Director, Samuel Onikeku, should be sanctionedfor their roles in Ofili’s omission, and advised the athlete to improve her conduct. The committee also recommended a code of governance for the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the Sports ministry, now known as National Sports Commission. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/world-leaders-congratulate-trump-as-he-wins-us-election/
World Leaders Congratulate Trump As He Wins US Election
As former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election over Kamala Harris, world leaders quickly responded with congratulatory messages, while financial markets surged in reaction to his win. Here are some of the early reactions, though the election result has yet to be formally confirmed: IsraelPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Trump’s return, calling […]
Federal Government Reverses 18-Years Admission Benchmark Into Tertiary Institutions
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reversed the decision of his predecessor, Tahir Mamman, on the 18-years admission benchmark into tertiary institutions. Announcing this during his inaugural press briefing yesterday in Abuja, Alausa said what led to the initial decision was the way the National Policy on Education was designed. The education minister also promised to meet with JAMB and others stakeholders on the implementation of the 16-years admission benchmark into tertiary institutions. On the withdrawal of certificates obtained from Benin Republic and Togo, alausa says the policy would remain to help eliminate fake certificates from the system. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/vice-president-speaks-to-minors-of-endbadgovernance-protesters/
Vice President Speaks To Minors Of #EndBadGovernance Protesters
Meanwhile, Vice- President Kashim Shettima has implored the 119 released minors to strive to be responsible citizens as they unite with their families in Kano and Kaduna States. Shettima made the call yesterday while handing over the 119 released minors to Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano and Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna, at the auditorium of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The vice-president admonished the minors not to allow themselves to be used to perpetrate violence and destroy public and private property. According to him, over N300 billion was lost in the protests, consisting mainly of private property and loss of business. Shettima also urged their Governors and elected representatives across political divides to ensure that the children were rehabilitated and reintegrated to the fabric of their communities. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/president-frees-minors-involved-in-endbadgovernance-protest/
President Frees Minors Involved in #EndBadGovernance Protest
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has announced that President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of minors arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests, following recent public concern. The Minister who made this known yesterday after a private meeting with President Tinubu, also disclosed that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty […]
65% of Gen Z Identify as Content Producer
For the education system, it highlights the need to adapt and evolve beyond traditional learning models to better equip students with the skills and tools they need to thrive in an increasingly digital and creator-driven economy. This includes fostering creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship, as well as providing access to resources and technologies […]