NSE lauds quality, local content in Anambra cargo airport project
The Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) has commended the quality of work at the ongoing Anambra Cargo and Passenger Airport Project at Umueri, Anambra East […]
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NEMA distributes relief materials to IDPs in Niger
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced distribution of relief materials to 24,925 households of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by banditry in 14 […]
DPR pledges support for 1st floating LNG production plant project
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has pledged support to the hitch-free completion of Nigeria’s first floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production plant. Mr Sarki […]
Bala-Usman’s suspension: Maritime stakeholders back FG’s action
Some maritime stakeholders in Lagos, on Friday, backed the Federal Government’s suspension of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), saying it had […]
Anambra Govt tasks communities on support for PHCs
Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu, Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA), on Friday urged communities in the state to take responsibility for their Primary […]
NCC awaits FG’s final decision on 5G deployment
The Nigerian Communications Commission is awaiting the Federal Government’s final decision on the deployment of the 5th Generation (5G) mobile network. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the […]
NICO handover UNESCO certificate of cultural heritage to Benue Govt
)Mr Muhammad Yahuza, the Executive Secretary (ES), National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has presented certificate of inscription of ”Kwagh-Hir” theaterical performance to the Benue […]
FirstBank appoints Gbenga Shobo as new MD
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has announced the appointment of Mr Gbenga Shobo, currently the deputy Managing Director (DMD), as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer […]
NIMASA, Shippers’ Council collaborate to curb delay, corruption at ports
) The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) are to implement joint measures to curb delay and corrupt […]
FG approves intervention funds for FRSC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved intervention funds for the renewal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) fleets and formations damaged during the 2020 #EndSARS […]
Union registers 2,500 retailers to ensure safety in cooking gas sale
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR) has registered about 2,500 members to enhance safety in selling and distributing cooking gas in Lagos State. The National […]
Expert applauds NBA for training lawyers as mediation advocates
Mr Valentino Buoro, the Convener of Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates (SCMA) in Nigeria, has applauded the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) for collaborating with SCMA […]
Banditry: Gov. Matawalle suspends District Head
Gov. Bello Matawalle has suspended the District Head of Badarawa in Shinkafi Emirate Council, Alhaji Surajo Namakkah.The district head was suspended indefinitely by the governor […]
JAMB reiterates use of CAPS, cautions universities against illegal admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated that only admission through its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) was valid and not otherwise.The board […]
Biden’s pick for top U.S. civil rights lawyer, Clarke faces fraught task
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, Kristen Clarke, is poised to take on the role at a fraught time […]
Delta Govt. ‘ll provide facilities for new varsities’ takeoff — Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has pledged to provide the major facilities needed for the full take-off of the three newly established universities in the […]
Eviction of 3rd Mainland Bridge encroachers: Fashola gives 1-month extension
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has given a one-month notice extension to those encroaching underneath the Third Mainland Bridge to vacate the Right […]
FG extends NIN-SIM linkage by one month as database exceeds 51 million
The Ministerial Task Force on the NIN-SIM data linkage to has extended the period of the NIN-SIM linkage to the 6th of May, 2021. The request […]
NUC approves upgrade of 3 institutions in Delta
By Chimezie Godfrey National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the upgrade of three institutions in Delta State to full-fledged universities. The institutions are the College […]
COAS lauds Gov. Emmanuel on security, others
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has commended Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom for the level of security and peaceful co-existence […]
Encroachment: govts adopt measures to save infrastructure from grabbers, speculators
Governments in some states of the federation have embarked on measures to check encroachment on infrastructure by land grabbers and speculators to avoid losing the […]
CBN rewards Plateau farmers for paying loans on time
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has rewarded some farmers in Plateau for repaying as at when due the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) […]
Insecurity: Niger Govt. bans illegal motor parks
Niger state government has banned operators of illegal motor parks within the Minna metropolis. Hajiya Ramatu Yar’ardua, the state Commissioner for Transport, disclosed this during […]
Confirming Tenders Board Decision is a Statutory Responsibility
By Mohammed Bougei Attah I have received several phone calls from several public officers, students and practitioners in procurement requesting me to intervene in the […]
FEC approves N6bn for water projects in Ogoniland
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N6.04 billion for the provision of potable water in the four local government areas of Ogoniland. Minister of the […]