TOP STORIES

Govs to FG: We want state police, constitute a 6 man committee to actualise their demand

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

The Nigerian Governors Forum has urged the Federal Government to take action on the creation of state police in the country.  According to Daily Trust, the NGF demanded this at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja late Wednesday night during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police,

BUSINESS

CBN said it sold $2.64bn to authorised dealers in May

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it sold a total of 2.64 billion dollars to authorised dealers in May. According to the CBN’s Economic report for May, the amount indicated 70.8 per cent and 106.1 per cent increase above the levels in the preceding month and the corresponding period of 2016 respectively. The bank […]

HEALTH

Ogun to immunise 2million children against maternal child mortality

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

The Ogun State Government has expressed its determination to immunize over two million children from age 0-5 and 270,000 pregnant women during its ongoing Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW). Governor Ibikunle Amosun gave this assurance during the flagging off of July 2017 round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), held at […]

NEWS

Yam exportation a wake-up call for farmers-Union

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

Mr Kayode Ehindero, the President, Agricultural and Allied Employees Union of Nigeria (AAEUN) in Kwara says exportation of yams will boost agricultural activities in the country. Ehindero told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Thursday that yam exportation was a wake-up call to farmers to double efforts in food production. “The direct […]

NEWS

Enugu State Govt. to pay N80m for illegal demolition

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

Enugu State Government says it will pay N80 million compensation for the illegal demolition of a property belonging to Chief Fidelis Okoro within 90 days. The property situated at No. 11 Savage Crescent, GRA, Enugu, was demolished in 2005 on the orders of the then governor, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani. Okoro, who was then representing Enugu […]

TOP STORIES

Osinbajo, Governors, Ministers in crucial meeting at Aso Rock

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2017

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting with state governors at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.  It is a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) which is headed by Osinbajo. Sources hinted that the council would take some “crucial economic decisions.” Relevant ministers and heads of agencies are also present at the […]