FG restates resolve to return refugees to Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq says the federal government is determined to ensure that Nigerian […]
challenge
2023: the north must let go, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 The season is virtually upon us. The politicians are sharpening their knives for 2023. The sound is becoming jarringly louder. Prayer warriors […]
2023 elections: How to make women participate actively – Barr Rhoda Tyoden
Barrister Rhoda Tyoden, National President of the International Federation of Women Layers, FIDA, Nigeria Chapter speaks on the case for women in politics and Public […]
Forest Reserve: National Park Service seeks Armed Forces’ support
By Chimezie Godfrey The Conservator General (CG), National Park Service (NPS), Dr Ibrahim Musa Goni has expressed the readiness of the Service to partner with […]
Ondo govt tasks elected LG officials on security
Ondo State Government on Wednesday, urged local government political office holders to chart a new course towards strengthening the security system at their level of […]
NCAA moves to tackle shortage of safety inspectors
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has taken steps to tackle the shortage of safety and airworthiness inspectors to meet the growing demand […]
NCDC calls for vigilance, adherence to COVID-19 protocols as schools resume
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called for vigilance and adherence to safety regulations in the face of coronavirus (COVID-19) as students return […]
Johnson expected to hold bilateral talks with Biden during UNGA – Reports
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the end of this month, during the United Nations General […]
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 […]
Agricultural Value Chain: A note to Dr Abubakar
By Agbaji Chinedu A ‘value chain’ in agriculture identifies the set of actors and activities that bring a basic agricultural product from production in the […]
Insecurity: Nigeria, International Community unite against attacks on schools
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigeria and the International Community have presented a united front in fighting the incessant attacks on educational institutions, globally. This follows the […]
Incorporate tree planting into farming system to aid environmental conservation, FUTA Don advises
A Professor of Agroforestry has advised policy makers to redesign the country’s agricultural systems to take advantage of the important roles of trees in stabilizing […]
Osinbajo rallies Nigeria’s elite on national cohesion
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged the elite to make responsible input in fostering national unity, stability and creating opportunities for majority of Nigerians.Osinbajo made […]
NCDMB explains reasons for $50m Research, Devt fund
Mr Simbi Wabote, the Executive Secretary Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), said the 50 million dollars fund for Research and Development (R&D) was […]
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 […]
We lack operational staff- AGF
Auditor General for the Federation (AGF) Aghughu Adolphus, says his office lacked adequate staff to operate, as over 500 vacancies needed to be filled due […]
Food Security: NDE trains 50 unemployed persons on Agricultural Extension in Ebonyi
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has engaged 50 unemployed persons in Ebonyi, in its Agricultural Extension programme, aimed at enhancing food security. Mr Abubakar […]
Niger Govt confiscate 500 bags of charcoal in fight to save forests
The Niger state Task Force on forest exploitation on Wednesday auctioned 500 bags of charcoal confiscated from dealers of the commodity in the state, according […]
Nasarawa Assembly tells polytechnic to absorb casual staff into permanent positions
Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education on Tuesday in Lafia told the management of Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic to absorb casual academic and […]
Rep Onuigbo urges Nigerians to get COVID-19 vaccines
Rep. Sam Onuigbo, Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Coronavirus (COVID-19), has appealed to Nigerians to get inoculated against the virus. Onuigbo made the […]
FG restates commitment to boost economy through sustainable transport infrastructure
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to provide sustainable transportation infrastructure to boost economic development. “Transportation has proven to be one of the critical […]
Open grazing, VAT bills scale second reading at Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday committed the bill on open grazing to the committee on agriculture after it scaled second reading. The […]
PAN chairman Wadada donates food items, cash to orphanages
The Chairman, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN), Alhaji Ahmed Wadada, donated rice, noodles, mattresses, water, detergents and cash to three orphanages in Karu, near Abuja on […]
Plateau of Crises and Death, By Dakuku Peterside
Plateau state is named Plateau for a reason. It is approximately the Centre of Nigeria and the midpoint between Christian and Muslim civilizations in […]
FG approves new salary structure for NIMC staff
The Federal Government has approved a new conditions of service and salary scale for the staff of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Minister of […]