Oyo State Government has kickstarted the process of hiring day and night guards to ensure security in public schools. The Personnel Department of the state Post Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission is carrying out the task on behalf of the state government. The was contained in a circular addressed to all zones posted online by the commission The circular was dated June 21 and signed by the TESCOM Director of Personnel, O.A. Popoola, on behalf of the commission’s chairman. The letter was further copied to the Tutor-General and Permanent Secretary, including education zonal heads. The circular directed all school principals…
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The 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Examinations timetable has been released. The release marked the commencement of a crucial period for secondary school students across Nigeria. With the release of the schedule, candidates and educators alike are gearing up for the rigorous assessments ahead. This is disclosed in a Monday post on its X platform, @Neconigeria. The indigenous examination body disclosed that the exam begins Wednesday, 19 June, 2024, and ends Friday, 26 July, 2024.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats in Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development in statement issued on Sunday, 23 June, 2024 in Abuja. According to Gabkwet, the air interdictions conducted between June 18 and June 22, also dispersed five J-5 buses attempting to siphon suspected crude oil products from surface tanks. He said that some of the illegal sites were discovered near Imo River on June 18 with seven overhead tanks,…
The Ogun State Government said Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Executive Order creating the Mineral Resources Agency is aimed at protecting those resources in its domain and entrench decency and sanity in the sector, for the common good of the people in the State. It said the Agency was set up for mineral identification, geological mapping of the state, and data banking, in line with item 39 of the exclusive legislative list regulating mining activities in Nigeria. Special Adviser to Governor Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, given further clarification on the restraining order of government on Mining mineral resources…
The Bill seeking to establish a federal university of technology in Lagos has scaled the First Reading at the House of Representatives, reports thegazellenews.com The Bill was sponsored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and member, representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House, Honourable James Abiodun Faleke. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the Bill scaled the First Reading during the House plenary on Tuesday, 11 June, 2024, just before the House adjourned for the Eid-l-Kabir holiday. This medium learnt that the proposed University of Technology is expected to be sited in Badagry. The sponsor of the Bill, Honourable Faleke…
By Gbenga Akingbule Born without a silver spoon and struggled through hardwork, perseverance and unwavering desire to succeed, Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has since become a household name especially amongst the less privileged people in the state . Prof. Zulum is always quick to share stories about his humble beginning amongst the high and mighty, a gesture observers view as rare display of humility amongst Nigeria’s political elites Since his assumption of office in 2019, Prof Zulum has never failed to consistently associated with the less privileged, his former constituency where he was schooled in the difficult economic hardship bedeveling many…
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two former staff of Union Bank for allegedly stealing the sum of N4,199,500 belonging to a deceased customer of the bank. The suspects: Idah Ogoh, and Agbo Okwute, were arrested on Friday, 21 June, 2024, in Makurdi, Benue State. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Saturday, 22 June, 2024, said the suspects’ arrest followed a petition against them by Union Bank on fraudulent debits on a deceased customer, Emmanuel Azer Agenna’s account. The EFCC spokesperson explained that, “their dealings were uncovered when the family of…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has debunked the allegation that it is exposing sensitive data of Nigerians. Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications of NIMC, disclosed this on Saturday, 22 June, 2024 via a statement. “The Commission, at this moment, assures the public that the data of Nigerians has not been compromised, and the Commission have not authorised any website or entity to sell or misuse the National Identification Number (NIN) amongst all the identities stated in the report,” the statement said. According to the statement, “the following websites: idfinder.com.ng; Verify. Ng/sign in, championtech.com.ng, trustyonline.com, and anyverify.com are data harvesters…
Africa’s leading financial services institution, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”), has added to its impressive haul of accolades as it was recently named Nigeria’s strongest brand and Best Banking Brand in Nigeria by Brand Finance and Global Brands Magazine, respectively. These awards not only reaffirm GTCO’s position as a leading financial services group but also spotlights the Group’s enduring reputation as a customer-focused brand. Over the years, GTCO has demonstrated remarkable commitment to shaping the future of financial services in Africa and is renowned for its innovative approach to customer service and stakeholder engagement. The Group’s…
The Oyo State government has put in place measures to prevent cholera outbreak in public basic schools, reports thegazellenews.com. Thus, thegazellenews.com learnt, the government has advised headteachers in public schools in the state to ensure that food handlers follow strict hygiene practices to prevent contamination. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran handed down the instruction today, in Ibadan. He said the Oyo State government, through the Board, is on top of its game to ensure public basic schools are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of students. Adeniran equally urged parents,…