Nigerian superstar, Wizkid receives Grammy awards plaque
Nigerian afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, has received his Grammy award plaque. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Wizkid became the second […]
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Buhari’s agricultural revolution yielding fruits – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the agricultural revolution embarked upon by the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is yielding desired fruits. […]
Expert commends Buhari on Democracy Day Speech
A financial expert, Dr Terfa Abraham, on Saturday commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his Democracy Day broadcast in which he highlighted efforts at repositioning the […]
Afreximbank pledges support for ARSO in harmonising automotive standards in Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged support for African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) in harmonising standards for automotive sector on the continent. This is […]
Sirika urges NASS to enact stiffer punishment for public asset vandalism
Sen. Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation has called on the National Assembly to legislate stiffer punishment for public asset vandalism. Sirika made the call […]
NYSC, most strategic platform for accelerated national development – Minister
Mr Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports Development says the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme is the most strategic platform to accelerate national […]
Buhari calls for global support to develop Niger Basin
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for global support to develop the resources in the Niger Basin area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
Diri Scrabble Championships: Delta’s Avwenagha emerges winner
Oshevire Avwenagha of Delta has emerged winner of the Masters category of the maiden Gov. Douye Diri’s National Scrabble Championship which ended on Sunday in […]
Osinbajo highlights FG’s interventions in healthcare, education, others
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government has, over the years, deployed significant resources to address challenges in education and healthcare. He said that […]
Atiku inaugurates 1st fly-over in Adamawa
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has inaugurated the Total Junction fly-over bridge in Jimeta, Yola, which is the first of its kind in the North […]
Institutes bicker over bill to give legal backing to forensic institute
The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (CIFCFEN) and the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria(CIFIPN) have squabbled over move […]
Buhari salutes ex-Minister of Special Duties, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined members of All Progressives Congress, the academia, and Oyo State indigenes in congratulating Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, former Minister of Special […]
Yobe spends N72m on special baby care units — commissioner
Dr Mohammad Gana, Yobe’s Commissioner of Health, said on Monday that the state had spent over N72 million on remodeling of special baby care units […]
FirstBank shines in Global Banking/Finance Awards 2021
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has been awarded the 2021 ‘Retail Banking CEO of the Year Nigeria’; ‘Most innovative Retail Banking App Nigeria’ and ‘’Best […]
FG aggressively implementing nationwide gas infrastructure blueprint — Sylva
Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, says the Federal Government is aggressively implementing the nationwide gas infrastructure blueprint to deepen gas utilisation […]
NAICOM inaugurates working groups for IFRS 17 adoption
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has inaugurated the Sub Working Groups (SWGs) of the Insurance Industry Financial Reporting Working Group (IIFRWG).Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Sunday Thomas, inaugurated […]
Group urges Buhari to be firm on Nigeria’s unity
A political pressure group, No Alternative To Buhari-Osinbajo 2019 (NATBO 2019), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to be firm on his actions to keep the […]
Akeredolu warns Ondo traditional rulers over chieftaincy dispute
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has warned traditional rulers to desist from fomenting trouble over appointment of chiefs in their domain. Akeredolu gave the […]
Students’ union seeks massive education on effects of drug abuse
Mr Henry Nwankwo, the Nigerian Coordinator, Pan-African Student Union Parliament (ASUP), has called for a massive education and campaign on the effects of drug abuse […]
Eid-el-fitr: Yahaya Bello calls for peaceful coexistence, national integration
)As Muslim faithful celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello has tasked Nigerians on peaceful coexistence, national integration and sticking to the lessons of Ramadan which […]
NDLEA reshuffles directors, creates new directorate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA ) has reshuffled some of its directors and created a new directorate to enhance efficiency and strengthen its […]
AfDB urges economic diversification for growth
Prof. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka Oyebanji, Senior Special Adviser on Industrialisation at African Development Bank (AfDB) says diversification of Nigeria’s economy is the only viable way to survive […]
Investors commit $159m to revolutionise Nigeria’s cassava, oil palm value chains
Fayus Group, in collaboration with Shine Bridge Global (SBG) and Africa Global Schaffer (AfGS), are investing $159 million in Nigeria’s oil palm and cassava value […]
Atiku mourns ex-Minister of Women Affairs, Alhassan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, said Nigeria has lost yet another impactful female politician with the death of the former Minister of Women […]
Amaechi inaugurates shippers’ council North-Central office in Jos
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the presence of the North-Central zonal office complex of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in Joswould create […]