El-Rufai gives reasons for creating 3 metropolitan authorities
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has given reasons why he created three metropolitan authorities outside the conventional local government administration. The News Agency of […]
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Hand washing can reduce infections by 50%, respiratory diseases by 25% – Minister
Minister for State on Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, has urged Nigerians to always wash their hands with soap, as such would reduce infections by 50 per […]
Universities to get N30bn revitilisation fund soon – FG
The Federal Government says it will commence the disbursement of the N30 billion revitalisation fund to public universities soon. The Minister of Labour and Employment, […]
Air Peace gets second safety performance award in 3 months
The West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has been recognised with the Distinguished Safety Performance Award by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria […]
NPA to support digital revolution of African ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has been working steadily to digitalise operations at all port locations in the country, towards optimal efficiency, elimination of corrupt […]
Senate concurs with the House, asks NCAA to suspend issuance of AOC to NG Eagle
The Senate has directed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to stop forthwith the issuance of an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to NG Eagle, an […]
Handwasing Day: Access to sanitation, hygiene safeguard public health- Ikeazor
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2021 Global Handwashing Day, the Minister of State Environment, Chief Sharon […]
FG orders TV stations to feature sign language interpreters
The Federal Government says it will direct the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to compel public and private television stations to feature sign language interpreters during […]
DPR boss seeks PENGASSAN’s support for smooth implementation of PIA
Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has called for the support of PENGASSAN towards the smooth implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act […]
Two Alleged EFCC Impostors Arrested While Executing Fake Court Order Docked in Lagos
The trial of Ugwu Pascal and Ibrahim Sadiq, who impersonated operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, commenced today October 12, 2021 following their arraignment before Justice […]
Izombe Arson: Uzodinma’s Silence Shocking – Dr. Duru
Public Relations expert and communications consultant, Dr. Walter Duru has described as shocking, the continued silence of the Governor of Imo State, Chief Hope Uzodinma […]
Godwin Emefiele, Bitt Inc. and that lavish 60th birthday bash in Jamaica, By Onyema Dike
The Central Bank of Nigeria announced that it would launch its digital currency, eNaira on October 1, 2021. It did not happen. In a statement, […]
Expert lauds Buhari for early presentation of 2022 Budget proposal to NASS
A development economist, Dr. Chiwuike Uba, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the early presentation of the 2022 Budget proposal to the joint session of […]
LG polls: Lalong tasks candidates on voter mobilisation
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has urged candidates contesting in the ongoing Local Government elections in the 17 local government areas of the state to […]
LG Poll Result: Thugs attack APC official, burns house in Nasarawa
Thugs numbering four have attacked Mr Waziri Enwongulu, the Legal Adviser, All Progressives Congress (APC) of Wakama ward, Nasarawa State. Enwongulu while narrating his ordeal […]
FAAN trains 121 aviation security personnel
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has completed the training of 121 aviation security officers. This is contained in a statement by […]
MDAs must be made to generate N1trn annually to fund budget – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly would mount more pressure on revenue generating agencies to ensure that they remit […]
Orji Kalu greets Obi of Onitsha over 2021 Ofala festival
Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe on the occasion of 2021 Ofala festival. Kalu in […]
Qatar 2022: LASG to divert traffic around Teslim Balogun Stadium ahead of Super Eagles’ qualifying match
The Lagos State Government (LASG) will divert traffic leaving and coming into the Teslim Balogun Stadium area on Thursday in preparation for the FIFA 2022 […]
FAAN to close MMIA departure drop off zone temporarily- Official
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says there will be a temporary closure of the regular drop off zone at the departure frontage of […]
Guards Commander decorates officers, tasks them on loyalty
The Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Usman, on Tuesday, decorated the 10 newly-promoted army officers with their new ranks of Major and urged them to […]
Group to support 12 sub-urban FCT, Nasarawa schools with digital skills
Ms Chioma Agwuegbo, the Executive Director, TechHerNG, an NGO, says the group will engage 12 sub-urban secondary schools in the FCT and Nasarawa State University […]
SERAP to Buhari: Withdraw ‘impermissible conditions on Twitter’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently withdraw the impermissible conditions imposed on Twitter pending the final determination of […]
Nigeria @61: Lawmakers, CLO urge Buhari to tackle insecurity
Some lawmakers in Lagos and Nasarawa states, and CLO have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the security challenges facing the country, as the nation […]
13 men in police net for banditry, other crimes in Katsina – PPRO
The police in Katsina have arrested 13 suspects for their alleged involvement in banditry, cattle rustling, kidnapping and arms smuggling as well as terrorising innocent citizens […]