Buhari breaks jinx by assenting on climate change bill- Lawmaker
Rep. Sam Onuigbo (APC-Abia) has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a jinx breaker and a promise keeper, saying his assent to the bill on climate […]
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Osinbajo, World Bank MD discuss climate change, energy access
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, received Dr Mari Pangestu, World Bank Managing Director of Development, Policy and Partnerships. Osinbajo’s […]
COP 26, Africa and the imperative for energy transitioning, By Dakuku Peterside
Elementary leadership lesson highlights that today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s future. It is only those meant for the destruction that will not pay heed to this […]
Anambra 2021: SDP guber candidate promises to end social ills, as 100 APGA members decamp to Accord
Dr Obinna Uzo, candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the Anambra governorship election on Nov. 6, said that his administration will end the […]
The Climate Crisis Will Not be Fixed by Causing an Energy Crisis in Africa, By Muhammadu Buhari
Dire warnings of the end of the world are as old as civilization itself. But each year as the countdown to United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) […]
Ondo residents return to firewood, charcoal as cooking gas price soars
Most residents of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State have resort to the use of firewood and charcoals for cooking. This follows the hike […]
NGO trains vulnerable communities in Kaduna on disaster management
Christian Aid, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has trained four communities on disaster risk reduction, to protect vulnerable population from the impact of climate change. Bamidele […]
AP candidate charges electorate to vote wisely in Anambra poll
Dr Godwin Maduka, the Accord Party candidate, has urged the electorate to vote wisely in the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship poll by voting for his […]
FG to inaugurate `Made-in-Nigeria Barite’ to save US$300m annually
The Federal Government says it will be inaugurating “Made-in-Nigeria barite” on Oct. 28, to save US$ 300 million being spent annually on barite importation. Mr […]
Chinese yuan weakens to 6.4032 against USD Friday
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 142 pips to 6.4032 against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday, according […]
ECCDE taking centre stage in basic Education delivery-Bobboyi
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Hamid Bobboyihas said Early Childhood Care Development and Education, ECCDE, is taking centre stage in […]
Avoidable Labour disputes, threat to 2022 Appropriation Act, Sustainable Economic Plan- MINILS DG
Serial disregards for collective agreements by some employers, relevant government agencies with the attendant incessant strikes, lockouts and loss of man-hours threaten the realization of […]
Troops kill 32 fleeing bandits in Niger, lose 5 Policemen
Nigerian joint security forces have killed 32 armed bandits fleeing from Zamfara in Niger State, PRNigeria learnt on Sunday. This was after the bandits attacked […]
Tinubu: Return of the ‘Jagaban’, By Reuben Abati
It is a measure of the importance and relevance of the man known as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that since the return to civilian rule […]
Group commends Buhari, NNPC Board on incorporation of firm
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Progressive Arewa for Peace and Change Foundation has commended President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, Group Managing Director, […]
Catholic NGO donates foodstuffs, other items to victims of attacks on Plateau
The Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), an NGO of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, has donated foodstuffs and other relief items to victims of […]
A. D. Yahaya: Advocate for the Talakawa is Gone, By Jibrin Ibrahim
We lost Professor A. D. Yahaya on Saturday. For me, he was a teacher, mentor, guide and inspiration. He was my Head of Department and […]
Ginger oil production, the growing green gold in Nigeria
By Agbaji chinedu Ginger is a perennial herb’s rhizome used as a spice, preservative, and medicine. Ginger oil, extracted from the Zingiber officinale herb plant […]
China, Brunei vow to enhance parliamentary cooperation
China’s top Legislator, Li Zhanshu on Thursday held talks with Brunei’s Legislative Council speaker Abdul Rahman via video link, pledging to enhance exchanges between their […]
2023: Bugaje, Adeniran, others form new political group
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, some concerned Nigerians of diverse professional backgrounds have formed a non-partisan political group to address leadership problem in the […]
Electoral Forum will deepen understanding of democratic process – Olukoshi
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum recently launched by ‘The Electoral Hub’ will deepen understanding of the electoral process in Nigeria. The Chairman of the […]
Buhari approves hosting of International Summit on Primary Health Care
In a bid to build on milestones attained in managing the coronavirus pandemic, President Muhammadu Buhari has given his consent to Nigeria’s hosting an international […]
COREN registrar bags Award of excellence
The Registrar, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria [COREN], Prof. Joseph Odigure has been confered with an award of excellence for his contributions […]
FEC approves N38.4bn for completion of road projects in 5 States
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N38.4 Billion for the completion of some inherited road projects in five States of the federation. Minister of […]
Akeredolu urges RMAFC to support Ondo State Seaport project
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has enjoined the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to support the state seaport project. Akeredolu said this […]