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Mar

06

2024

NUC Grants Operational License to Lighthouse University in Edo

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted an operational license to Lighthouse University, a privately-owned institution located in Evbuobanosa Community, Edo State. The university met all requirements outlined by the NUC, leading to the issuance of the operational certificate on February 22, 2024. Under the provisions of the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, Cap. E3 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004, the Federal Government approved the establishment of Lighthouse University. The university is now registered and permitted to operate as a private university in Nigeria. NUC's approval encompasses three faculties, eight departments, and…

Mar

06

2024

By David Okoye

FAAN to Relocate Businesses from Port Harcourt Airport

Business, Economy, Metro, News, PoliticsEconomy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The management of Port Harcourt International Airport has announced plans to relocate concessionaires and mini-businesses from the operational areas of the domestic wing. This decision aims to address the proliferation of shanties and improve the overall environment of the airport. Ngozi Onyeanwunna-Nwosu, the airport's public relations officer, clarified that the relocation is not intended to displace thriving businesses but rather to enhance serenity, security, and standards within operational areas. FAAN, as the regulatory authority, prioritizes public interest in its policies and implementations. The relocation initiative, which was communicated to affected business operators since November 2023, seeks to provide a better…

Mar

06

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Appeal Court reaffirms Julius Abure’s position as National Chairman of the LP

News, PoliticsJulius Abure, Labour Party, Politics

Julius Abure's position as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, has been confirmed by the Court of Appeal, Abuja division. On Wednesday, the Federal Capital Territory's High Court's ruling prohibiting Abure and two other individuals from designating themselves as national officers of the party was overturned by the appellate court. Judge Hamman Barka, however, concluded in the ruling on Wednesday that the high court erred in assuming jurisdiction over the case. Leading a three-person panel of Justices of the Court of Appeal, Justice Barka delivered the judgement in the appeal that Abure filed to challenge the high court's…

Mar

05

2024

By David Okoye

Bank Customers in Ibadan Face Challenges with BVN-NIN Linking

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsOyo state

In Ibadan, bank customers are experiencing long wait times as they attempt to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their bank accounts, following the Central Bank of Nigeria's directive to restrict Tier 1 bank accounts without BVN or NIN by March 1. Despite the directive, some customers view the process as unnecessary, citing the existing linkage of their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) to their NIN. Anike Adewoye criticized the move as a duplication of efforts and a waste of time and resources. Yinka Olanrenwaju shared his frustration after being denied a transaction due to the lack of NIN linkage…

Mar

05

2024

By David Okoye

Oyo Government Issues Ultimatum to Roadside Traders

Business, Metro, NewsBusiness, Next Level, Oyo state

Governor Makinde of Oyo State has issued a stern ultimatum to roadside traders, directing them to vacate their illegally erected kiosks, containers, shanties, and other structures within seven days or face sanctions. The directive, aimed at addressing unwarranted obstruction of road traffic, was announced by Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola during an inspection tour of the Ojoo area in Ibadan. Mogbonjubola emphasized that the presence of illegal occupants on the roadsides was causing significant disruption to traffic flow. He cited violations of the state's Environmental Sanitation Regulation of 2013 and labeled their operations as an environmental nuisance.…