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ANALYSIS: N25 trillion FAAC distribution and lingering financial challenges of state governments
“While FAAC disbursement to states is a constitutional arrangement, it cannot be stopped by sheer discretionary measures. However, there must be a political will to ensure that states’ IGR Surpass federal allocations.”
INFOGRAPH: Police Recruitment; How States Fared
Of the 5,253 candidates, Kano State had the highest number of 308 candidates.
FULL LIST: JAMB 2018 Examination Centres in Nigeria
JAMB 2018 examination kicks off on Friday, 9th March, 2018.
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Nigerians paid less for cooking gas in January 2018 – NBS
The price decreased between December 2017 and January 2018.
EXCLUSIVE: JAMB official blames Boko Haram for missing funds, another says poverty ‘stole’ N7million
“You need the grace of God in the state offices not to steal money because money is tempting.”
Another JAMB official ‘steals’ N23 million, gives strange defence
The board says all indicted staff will face justice.
How Buhari’s policies, other factors increased school enrolment across Northern Nigeria
There is also an increase in number of enrolled female students.
Build-up to 2019 elections: NBS pledges to remain professional
“No doubt, 2017 was a remarkable year. A total of 198 reports were released.”
Nigerians divided over govt’s decision to spend $1 billion ECA to tackle Boko Haram, insecurity
Half of the respondents in a poll opposed the move to spend the money.
How our push of long-pending infrastructural projects is paying off — Buhari
Twenty five major highways will be funded under the N100b SUKUK facility. Each geo-political zone will benefit by an equal amount of N16.67b.
Nigeria Customs confiscates smuggled vehicles valued at N1.3 billion
Agency says nobody had come to claim ownership of the vehicles two weeks after their seizure
Three flights delayed every hour by Nigerian airlines between July and September
Air Peace, which operated 3,811 flights, topped the chart of delayed flights.
UPDATED: Average 11 people died daily in Nigerian road accidents between July and September
A total of 6,803 Nigerians got injured in the accidents.
Cross River breaks Nigeria’s budget record; hits N1 trillion
The budget is the largest for a single state in Nigeria’s history.
Why judges from 12 states will not be nominated to Court of Appeal – NJC
The council denies allegations that the choices are lopsided.
TIMELINE: From Hero to Villain: The Story of Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe was forced out of office after 37 years in power.
INFOGRAPH: Robert Mugabe’s long reign as Zimbabwe President
A timeline of Robert Mugabe’s long reign as Zimbabwe’s president
2018 Budget: Again, Nigeria falls short of AU health funding commitment
Nigeria defaults every year since leading other African countries to commit to 15 per cent annual health funding.
INFOGRAPH: TIMELINE – The Maina Saga
Mr. Maina was sacked from the civil service in 2013 and was in 2015 placed on the wanted list of International Police (INTERPOL) by the EFCC
Despite global efforts, TB mortality still high in Nigeria, others – WHO
Nigeria ranks sixth among the countries with the global burden.
How Maina became head of pension task team – Oronsaye
Court documents reveal how Mr. Maina got the pension job.
EXCLUSIVE: Despite being wanted for alleged fraud, Maina gets SSS, Police protection
PREMIUM TIMES has obtained details of how Mr. Maina purchased his Jabi, Abuja, home.
Internet users hit 93 million in September – NCC
The regulatory agency says 92.97 million out of the 93 million internet users were on GSM network while 30,309 users were on the CDMA network
Average price for petrol drops, kerosene increases – NBS
“Average price per litre paid by consumers for kerosene increased by 17.28 per”