We must eliminate HIV/AIDS by 2030 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a renewed global action to decisively address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African region and eliminate the disease by […]
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Nestlé, Environment Ministry plant 60 trees in 6 schools, communities
Nestlé Nigeria and Lagos State Ministry of Environment have planted 60 trees across six primary schools and communities in Lagos State. This is contained in […]
Create Non-Motorised Transport lane, FRSC urges Katsina State Govt
Ali Tanimu, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Katsina State, has appealed to Katsina State Government to create Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) lane in its […]
CBN committed to supporting farmers for improved yield – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the apex bank will support small holder farmers to boost food production. […]
Jonathan foundation tasks African leaders on unity, good governance
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), has urged African leaders to prioritise unity and good governance in order to build a continent of peace and prosperity. […]
Nigeria seeks global efforts against terrorism, drug trafficking
. Condemns illicit financial flows from developing to developed economies The Federal Government has called on world leaders to strengthen international cooperation as part of […]
Kwara, Plateau top open defecation population – FG
The Federal Government has identified Kwara and Plateau as the states with the highest population in open defecation. The Director, Water Quality Control and Sanitation, Ministry […]
Stakeholders seek FG’s support to boost bee farming
Stakeholders in the beekeeping value chain on Thursday in Abuja, urged government at all levels to put the apiculture sector at the fore of the […]
COVID-19: Enugu museum postpones activities to mark ‘2021 International Museum Day’
The National Museum of Unity, Enugu, says it will no longer hold the proposed activities to mark 2021 International Museum Day on May 18. The […]
BH Orphans: Tambuwal institutionalizes annual visitation by parents
By Chimezie Godfrey Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has indicated that one of the legacies his administration will bequeath to its successor will […]
MAN celebrates 50th anniversary, says manufacturing remains backbone of any economy
Mr Giandomenico Massari, Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River and Akwa Ibom Branch, has said a productive manufacturing sector still remained the catalyst […]
Group begins campaign to promote inter-faith harmony, tolerance
A Kaduna-based organisation, Peace Revival and Reconciliation Foundation, has begun a two-week sensitisation campaign to promote inter-faith harmony in the state. The organisation’s National President, […]
Insecurity: Don tasks FG, states on citizens’ engagement
Dr Terhimba Wuam of History Department, Kaduna State University (KASU), on Wednesday urged the federal and state governments to strengthen citizens engagement in development process, […]
NNPC,Total donate medical oxygen plant to Gbagada Hospital
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Total Upstream Nigeria Limited and their partners have donated a medical oxygen plant to the Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos. […]
Kaduna govt. to spend N1.6b on school uniforms – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government said on Monday that it would spend N1.6 billion on provision of school uniforms to pupils and students in 2021. The […]
World Veterinary Day: Association pledges commitment to disease surveillance
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has pledged its commitment to infectious disease surveillance and response in order to mitigate the burden of zoonotic diseases […]
DMO lists N150b FG bonds for auction
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on Wednesday, announced the auctioning of three Federal Government bonds of N150billion at N1,000 per unit. Details obtained from DMO’s […]
Education will continue to be my govt’s priority – Sani Bello
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State says his administration will remain committed in utilizing the available resources to do the needful in the area […]
NGO donates water schemes to 5 FCT communities
WASH MATA Initiatives, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) with support from Bank of Industry (BOI) has donated one motorised water scheme to five communities each in […]
Bakassi council presents N9.6bn 2021 appropriation bill
The Chairman of Bakassi Local Government Council, Cross River, Mr Amboni Iyadim, has presented an appropriation bill of N9,627,899,839 for the 2021 fiscal year. He […]
IPMAN advises FG on petrol subsidy savings
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Friday said the revenue gained from the removal of petrol subsidy should be used for free […]
Book Giving Day: Family donates 10,000 books to Sokoto pupils
The Balarabe Goronyo family in Sokoto State has donated 10,000 exercise books and text books to Waziri Model Primary School pupils in the state […]
Valentine’s Day: NACA advises young people against risky sexual behaviours
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) on Friday cautioned young people to avoid risky sexual behavior, while celebrating Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s […]
Gombe Govt. moves to harness potentials in fish farming
Gombe State Government says it is working to harness its potentials in fish production to boost the economy of rural communities in the State. […]
DPR targets $500m from signature bonuses of 57 marginal oilfields
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says Nigeria will earn about $500 million from the signature bonuses to be awarded for 57 marginal oilfields […]