EU-ECOWAS begins destruction of 260 arms, 5510 weapons in Calabar
The European Union, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE Africa) have begun the destruction of […]
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Atiku congratulates Biden, calls for strengthening of diplomatic ties
By Chimezie GodfreyFormer Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated U.S President, Joe Biden and called for the strengthening of the diplomatic ties between Nigeria and […]
2021 WASSCE: Philanthropist to register students in Ebonyi
By Chimezie Godfrey A South Korea-based philanthropist from Afikpo North local government area (LGA) of Ebonyi state, Mr Mark Elechi Oyim, has concluded plans to […]
NRC begins e-ticketing for Abuja-Kaduna train service
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has commenced the e-ticketing for train services on the Abuja-Kaduna route. Mr Fidet Okhiria, the NRC Managing Director, […]
FRSC begins full enforcement of NIN as condition for vehicle registration – Official
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it had made the presentation of a valid National Identification Number (NIN) compulsory for all categories of vehicle […]
FG begins Extended Public Works Programme in Zamfara
The Federal Government has started distribution of working equipment under the Extended Special Public Works Programme in Zamfara, to boost the economy and create jobs. […]
2023 election: Group begins vote education to correct recurring anomalies
The Voters Awareness Initiative (VAI) says arrangements have been concluded to begin education of voters aim at correcting the recurring anomalies before, during and after […]
Guinea begins COVID-19 vaccinations on govt ministers
The West African nation of Guinea has begun administering coronavirus vaccines, making the country among the first on the continent to roll out the vaccinations, […]
NEMA begins distribution of food items, building materials to flood victims in Bayelsa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun the distribution of food items and building materials to victims of flood disaster in eight local government […]
FG begins work on N12bn Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia Road project — Rep. Kalu
Rep. Ben Kalu (APC), representing Bende Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said on Tuesday that the Federal Government has begun the reconstruction of […]
Second Wave: FCTA task force begins enforcement of COVID-19 protocols
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) COVID-19 Protocols Enforcement Task Force has begun enlightenment and enforcement of safety protocols in strategic places within the territory […]
Turkish court begins new trial of philanthropist Osman Kavala
A court in Istanbul is due on Friday to begin hearings in a new trial of prominent philanthropist and businessman Osman Kavala on charges linked to […]
FG begins review of Labour Laws, says Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, says the Federal Government has commenced the review of the nation’s Labour Laws to meet what […]
Vietnam begins human trial of home-grown COVID-19 vaccine
Human trials began on Thursday for Nanocovax, Vietnam’s first home-grown COVID-19 vaccine, a Director of a National Medical Research Centre said. “In the first phase, […]
U.S. begins distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The United States on Sunday began nationwide distribution of the Pfizer/BioNTech Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine barely two days after its approval for emergency use. The move […]
NPC solicits support of stakeholders as area demarcation begins
The National Population Commission (NPC) has solicited support of all stakeholders as it began the second phase of Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in Oyo State […]
EKSG begins distribution of Riders’ Permit
The Ekiti State Government on Monday began the distribution of Riders’ Permit to motorcycle operators, popularly referred to as ‘Okada Riders’, in the state. Executive […]
Yuletide: FRSC begins safety campaign in FCT
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT command says it has begun the ’ember’ months road safety campaigns to secure lives and property before, during […]
FG begins Lagos stakeholders sensitisation against trucks overloading, spells out sanctions
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola on Tuesday said the Federal Government has set new standards, and will soon begin to […]
Kano begins selection of qualified candidates into federal colleges
Selection for placement of qualified candidates into Junior Secondary School (JSS-1) of the 110 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) in the country, for the 2020/2021 academic […]
LASWA begins wrecks removal from Lagos waterways
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has commenced removal of wrecks in Ikorodu channel to improve navigation on the waterways. The General Manager of LASWA, […]
Lagos begins recruitment for agripreneurship programme
Lagos State Government has begun recruitment of women and youths for Batches Four, Five and Six of the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP) under its Agriculture-based […]
ECOWAS Court begins full digital operations January 2021 – Asante
A new electronic case management system that will digitise the entire case management processes of the ECOWAS Court of Justice will become operational in January […]
15th Abuja Int’l trade fair begins Nov. 24
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says that the annual Abuja International Trade Fair (#AITF), targeting 500 local and foreign exhibitors, will run […]
COVID-19: WFP begins distribution of food, cash in Abuja
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has began the distribution of cash and food to vulnerable people in Abuja. The initiative, in partnership with the […]