UNODC pledges support to NAPTIP to eliminate human trafficking
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has pledged continuous support for the National Agency for the Prohibition […]
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Lake Chad region: MNJTF explores areas of support from UK in fight against terrorism
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has been exploring areas of possible support from the United Kingdom (UK) Government in the fight against terrorism […]
LIRS urges employers of labour to file annual tax returns before January 31
In line with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) Cap P8 LFN 2011 (as amended), The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has urged […]
Polaris Bank offers Business Loan to SMEs
Polaris Bank has introduced a cash flow lending product for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) tagged; Polaris Business Loan. The facility offers both existing […]
Osinbajo says lifting 20m Nigerians out of poverty in 2 years within reach
Following the successful activation of the Economic Sustainability Plan’s (ESP) Cash Transfer scheme aimed at delivering financial support to at least 1 million urban-based households […]
Media Rights Agenda launches project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced the launch of its project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists, warning that those who unjustifiably threaten or […]
Tudun Nupawa People’s Forum inaugurates Board of Trustees
The Tudun Nupawa People’s Forum has inaugurated its Board of Trustees on Sunday, 10th January 2021, to effectively see to the development of the area. […]
Inauguration of projects: Niger governor calls for more FG assistance
The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Bello, on Thursday called on Federal Government and the FCT Administration to assist the state to set up development […]
Trafficking in persons: Farouq advocates domestication of laws in all states
By Chimezie Godfrey The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons NAPTIP has been tasked to focus on the domestication of Trafficking in […]
Nigeria Agribusiness Register to provide assistance to agribusiness start-ups — Founder
The Nigeria Agribusiness Register (NAR) has launched a facility that would provide technical support services to farmers, across several commodity value chains in the country, […]
Tambuwal upgrades Shagari College of Education to university, retains name
(UPDATE) As it marks 50 years of its existence on Monday, the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto will soon become a University of […]
A New World Order Has Begun, By Bro Lee
2020 is a year many would like to forget very quickly. It is the year that an invisible force shutdown the economies of the world. 2020 is the […]
Osinbajo sets up technical advisory team to tackle malnutrition
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has set up an adhoc Technical Advisory Group to support the implementation of the 5-year National Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action […]
Fresh disclosure: How we rescued Kankara school boys – Military
The Nigerian military on Saturday made some disclosures on how it carried out the rescue operation of the 344 boys kidnapped from their school in […]
Appalachian Coal Country: A Diary of the Peripatetic
By Osmund Agbo The day started off slow which was not quite unusual for the work flow after a major American holiday. Since Thanksgiving was […]
FG reiterates commitment to implementation of Global Compact on Refugees
by Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has reiterated federal government commitment in the implementation of […]
NDIC: Farewell to iconic MD, By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, an alumni of the Nigeria Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, has […]
Africa and the Covid-19 Vaccine, By Dakuku Peterside
The year 2020 will forever be synonymous with Covid-19, a pandemic that brought the world to her knees. For the first time in more than […]
OPINION: Sule Lamido and the International Day of Disabled Persons
By: Adamu Muhd Usman December 3, was set aside every year as International Day of people with disabilities. The annual observance of the International […]
2021 Budget: Sokoto govt to enhance workforce capacity
Sokoto state government will continue to support and enhance the capacity of its workforce in all the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for […]
Humanitarian Affairs Ministry to partner CBN, Communications & Digital Economy on Social Register Database
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development is to collaborate with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Ministry […]
Imo SDGs boss hails FG’s Household Uplifting Programme
The Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Humanitarian Services, Princess Christina Ude, has commended the Federal Government of […]
P&ID, extradition of treasury looters: EFCC seeks Interpol’s support
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has sought the assistance of the International Police Organisation (Interpol), on the extradition of Nigerian treasury looters and cybercrime […]
NCC pledges increased collaboration with varsities
…As Danbatta receives more commendations The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to increase collaboration with higher institutions of learning across the country in order […]
Rice production: Ayade appeals for FG’s assistance in land development
N) Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has appealed to the Federal Government to assist in land development for rice cultivation in the state. Ayade […]