The Nigerian government has said the N50,000 Conditional Grant Scheme to Nigerians is ongoing as 150,000 of one million targeted citizens have received disbursement. The Minister of Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this in a recent statement through her official X handle. “Grant disbursements are ongoing; 150,000 of the 1 million targeted payments have […]
Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia chairs board of Nigerian Education Loan Fund
The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths. The post Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia chairs board of Nigerian Education Loan Fund appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
EPL: I know why Rashford is having bad season – Ten Hag
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said he “knows” why Marcus Rashford has suffered a drastic dip in form this season. Ten Hag also insisted that the 26-year-old has to take responsibility for getting himself back on track. Rashford has endured a poor campaign, scoring just eight goals in all competitions. The England international […]
Kogi: I didn’t pay $720,000 as school fees – Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied paying the sum of $720,000 school fees for his children using the state government’s funds. Bello was reacting to the claim by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede that he withdrew $720,000 from the state’s coffer to pay for his children’s […]
Why people do strange, incredible things for love – Psychologist
Last week, the report of a married woman identified as Aisha Bukar Gambo, who was stabbed by her husband’s ‘side chic’, identified as Falamata Mai Mele, for confronting her after she caught her pants down with her husband, made headlines. The incident, which happened in Gobio Local Government Area of Borno State, saw Falamata stabbing […]
PDP lawmaker-elect, Uzodike begs Abia Speaker to inaugurate him
Aaron Uzodike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who was declared the winner of March 18, 2023, House of Assembly election by the Court of Appeal, has again appealed to the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emereuwa to swear him in as member representing Aba North constituency. Uzodike, was on […]
EPL: ‘I don’t write it off’ – Klopp on Liverpool winning title
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has expressed his confidence that they can still make a comeback and win the Premier League title. The Reds lost 2-0 to Everton in the Merseyside Derby on Wednesday. The result has seriously dented Klopp men’s chances of winning the Premier League in his farewell season. However, the former Borussia Dortmund […]
EPL: Arteta reveals what Wenger told him about title race
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed what the club’s legendary boss, Arsene Wenger, told him about the Premier League title. Arteta has been picking the Frenchman’s brains as the season enters its business end. Wenger is the last Gunners manager to win the title in the 2003/2004 season. The Invincibles claimed the crown 20 years […]
EPL: Harry Redknapp gives surprise prediction for Tottenham vs Arsenal clash
Ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, has tipped his former club to derail Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes in Sunday’s north London derby. Mikel Arteta’s side sit top of the table, one point clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand. The Gunners have to beat their rivals to continue to fight for their […]
Court summons EFCC chair for alleged contempt over moves to arrest Yahaya Bello
Mr Bello’s application initiating a contempt charge against the EFCC chair is part of his desperate efforts to stop his arrest to face trial on N80 billion money laundering charges instituted against him after he left office as governor in January. The post Court summons EFCC chair for alleged contempt over moves to arrest Yahaya […]