Federal Government bans importation of raw sugar

Minister of Trade and Investments, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, Monday, said the Federal Government has concluded plans to ban the importation of raw sugar with effect from January 1, 2013.

Aganga who spoke at the Ministry of Trade & Investments’ second annual seminar for Industry…

Federal Government Approves N6.3 Billion For 13 Million ID Cards

The Federal Government Wednesday approved the sum of N6.3 billion for the issuance of 13 million identity cards to Nigerians as from December 2012.

This was part of the outcome of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan. The council also approved the award of contract for the design, manufacture, supply and commissioning of two set…

Federal Government set to ban emergency contraceptive Postinor-2

Rumors have begun to circulate in the media that the Federal Government plans to ban Postinor 2 because of it’s side effects.

Postinor-2 is an emergency contraceptive that can be used after unprotected sex or where a contraceptive method has failed. This type of contraception is often called “the morning-after pill”.

It is estimated that it prevents about 85%…

Sequel to Cynthia Osokogu’s murder; Federal Govt set to ban Rophynol (date rape drug)

The Federal Government is set to ban the sale of Rohypnol, otherwise known clinically as Flunitrazepam, a sedative with hypnotic effects that was administered on Miss Cynthia Osokogu by friends she met through the social media before she was killed in a Lagos hotel.

Also described as a ‘date rape’ drug, Rohypnol, which is sold over the counter…

Fashola has no right to ban us on federal highways – Okada riders

A Lagos High Court has granted accelerated hearing into the suit filed by some commercial motorcycle operators,known as  okada riders, against the Lagos State Government for banning their operations on some federal highways in the state.

The suit filed by the commercial motorcycle operators under the aegis of the All Nigerians Autobike Commercial Owners and workers Association (ANACOWA) want…

Update on Federal Polytechnic Mubi shootings: School shut down indefinitely

Daily post had in the last 2 hours reported that over 20 students of the Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State were killed in attack on the students by some unknown gunmen last night.

Information reaching us again confirmed that the school has been closed down indefinitely as…

Federal Government declares August 20 & 21 as Public Holiday for Eid-el-fitr celebrations

The Federal Government has declared Monday August 20th and Tuesday the 21st as public holidays to commemorate the 2012 Eid-el-fitr Sallah celebrations.

A press statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Ms Nwaobia Daniel, made the announcement.

The Minister of Interior, Mr Abba Moro, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government…

Apple v. Samsung: What to expect in federal court

Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S, left, and Apple’s iPhone 4 are displayed at a mobile phone shop in Seoul. (Ahn Young-joon – AP) Apple and Samsung on Monday take their patent battle to a federal jury trial in San Jose, in what is expected to be a weeks-long court fight that could ripple across the tech industry.

At issue are Apple’s claims…

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC IDAH RELEASED HER 2012/2013 FIRST BATCH ADMISSION LIST

With much joy in our heart, we the Entertainmentgistme team wish to inform the general public, that the Federal Polytechnic Idah Kogi State has officially released her 2012/2013 first batch admission list for successfull candidates who participated in the Polytechnics admission screening exercise.

According to the school management who made this know to mondaytech team has it that the Idah Polythenic 2012/2013 admission list that was released is…

How Lawmakers Hijacked Federal Contracts

Written by Our Reporter Saturday, 26 May 2012

As the war of words between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the National Assembly subsides, shocking revelations have emerged on how members of the National Assembly, allegedly hijacked federal contracts and had been holding…