Reps urge FG to secure release of Nigerians detained illegally in prisons abroad
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intervene and secure the release of Nigerians who are being detained illegally in prisons abroad. […]
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NIPR Lagos Chapter pledges partnership as NASPRI graduates 3rd Quarter Courses 2021
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Lagos State chapter has promised to strengthen its existing relationship with the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and […]
Buhari pledges support to Burundi’s development
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged Nigeria’s assistance to Burundi as part of deliberate efforts to promote peace and development in the Southern African country. A […]
NIRSAL trains 780 farmers, others on enhanced Agric, Agribusiness operations
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) says it has completed training and mentorship programmes for additional 780 farmers and other […]
Tackling Nigeria’s Insecurity and Looming Food Crisis, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi
The rate at which farmers in Nigeria are abandoning their lands due to fear of either being killed or kidnapped is quite alarming. This is […]
FG restates commitment to return refugees to Nigeria
The Federal Government is determined to ensure that Nigerian Refugees are retuned to the country in safety and in dignity.Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian […]
Chadian Defence Chief commends MNJTF, as Force Commander visits Op Hadin Kai
The Force Commander (FC),Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim continued his engagement with senior military hierarchies of the Troops` Contributing Countries […]
Why Regional Development Banks Should Manage Seized Assets
By Bolaji Owasanoye and Yu Yongding “Escrow Accounts, managed by Regional Development Banks, should be used to manage frozen/seized assets until they can be legally […]
Critical gaps in refugee education, only 34% attend secondary school – UNHCR
Two-thirds of refugee children might never get to secondary school, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday, calling for an international effort to […]
NIRSAL secures financing from banks for poultry production,cocoa export in Cross River
The Poultry and Cocoa Value Chains in Cross River State have received a much-needed boost that is expected to generate significant gains for the local […]
Farouq condemns kidnap of 73 students in Zamfara
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, has expressed her displeasure over the recent kidnapping of 73 […]
FG disburses N339m to vulnerable women, youths in Adamawa
The Federal Government has disbursed N339.50 million to about 16,975 vulnerable women and youths in Adamawa.Mrs Mary Yuwadi, Head of Unit, Conditional Cash Transfer(CCT)under the […]
Enugu-based MfB offers farmers 2% interest loan
An Enugu-based bank, Umuchinemere Procredit Microfinance Bank Nigeria Ltd., is offering farmers a loan at single digit interest rate of two per cent to enhance […]
NOTAP set to patent air, water quality monitors’ inventions by Abuja school
The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), has said it would patent two inventions made by the Hackivia sage team of Marist College, […]
Polaris Bank supports Private School Owners with Credit Line
Polaris Bank is impacting Nigeria’s education sector with a significant funding boost through its bundled loan solution called ‘Polaris Education Loan’ as it sets aside […]
Emmanuel donates fishing inputs to farmers in Akwa Ibom state
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has donated fishing inputs to farmers to boost food sufficiency in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Glory […]
Legal Aid secures release of 39 awaiting trial inmates in Nasarawa -DG
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, has secured release of 39 inmates, awaiting trials for over 10 years at Keffi Custodian Centre, Nasarawa . Mr […]
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia seek partnership on drug war
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate Of Narcotics Control (GDNC) have agreed to strengthen their partnership on the fight […]
Flood displaces 2000 people in Adamawa – SEMA
The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) says no fewer than 2000 people have been affected by flood within a week across the state.Dr. Mohamed […]
Alleged fraud: Court okays CBN’s request to freeze accounts of coys
The Federal High Court, Abuja has granted the request of the Central Bank of Nigeria to freeze the accounts of some companies allegedly involved in […]
FG moves to declare Day for Senior Citizens
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has given assurance that a special national day for senior citizens […]
No “strange flag” in NEMA –Official
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has denied claims in some quarters that it hoists a “strange flag” at its headquarters in Abuja. The News […]
NATO urges Taliban to allow departure of all who want to leave
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on the Taliban on Tuesday to facilitate the departure of all those who want to leave Afghanistan, and said […]
FRSC commends Bayelsa Govt. for rendering assistance, seeks more partnership
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Bayelsa Sector Command has commended the State Government for assisting the command in the performance of its duties. The […]
Enugu community appeals to govt for social amenities
The people of Aguobu-Iwollo Autonomous Community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Monday appealed to the government to provide them with basic […]