10 policies Lamido Sanusi should introduce in his new capacities as vice chair of the Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency and chancellor of Kaduna State University

By Ayo Akinfe

(1) He should insist that 50% of Kaduna State’s annual budget is spent on education every year between now and 2030

(2) He should get the Kaduna State University (KSA) to open vocational technical colleges in each of its 23 local government areas

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UK Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency investigates Nigerian site claiming there is a coronavirus cure

BRITISH Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) officials have begun investigating a claim which appears to have originated in Nigeria that a cure for the dreaded coronavirus has been found and can be purchased online for £79.99.

 

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Most male senators oppose International Women's Day bill calling for gender parity in Nigeria

NUMEROUS male senators opposed the passing of a new law in the National Assembly yesterday when a bill aimed at enshrining gender parity in the Nigerian constitution was debated on the floor of the house.

 

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Nigeria faces more dire economic news as Saudi Arabia boots output by 1m barrels depressing prices further

NIGERIA is facing the prospect of more gloomy economic news as a result of the coronavirus-induced oil crisis as Saudi Arabia has announced plans to increase its daily output to 13m barrels which is certain to depress global prices further.

 

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Mikel set to join Chelsea's coaching staff after Abramovich offers him a role when he quits playing

FORMER Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi could be joining Chelsea as a coach shortly after Russian owner Roman Abramovich approached him with an offer to join the club's coaching staff when he quits playing.

 

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Kwankwaso claims Buhari is behind the removal of Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano

FORMER Kano State governor Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being behind the removal of the Emir of Kano Alhaji Lamido Sanusi from office earlier this week.

 

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Nigerian healthcare management firm Hygeia HMO enters into pact with UK financial services companies

NIGERIAN health management organisation Hygeia HMO has entered into a strategic partnership with British financial services firms PiP iT Global and Sochitel that will enable Nigerians living and working in the UK to buy healthcare plans for their parents back home.

 

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Buhari sets of coronavirus economic committee to review budget and set new oil benchmark price

NIGERIA'S federal government has launched a committee to reassess its N10.59trn ($28.8bn) 2020 budget after the recent collapse in oil prices as a result of the coronavirus outbreak that has precipitated a drop in demand.

 

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Nnamdi Kanu attacks southeast governors for not setting up regional security network

INDIGENOUS People of Biafra (Ipob) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has joined the criticism of the five governors from across the southeast geo-political zone accusing them of betraying Ndigbo by not establishing a regional security network similar to Amotekun.

 

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