2021 World Food Day: Food waste, threat to food security – Minister
The Federal Government says one of the greatest threat to food security in Nigeria is food wastages from farm to table. The Minister of Agriculture […]
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Workers of Plateau tertiary institutions give conditions to end strike
The Joint Union of Plateau State-Owned Tertiary Institutions has vowed to continue with its on-going strike until the state government addressed unresolved demands. Chairman of […]
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 […]
EFCC, SEC Strengthens Collaboration with Training in Capital Market Fraud Investigation
The existing collaboration between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Security and Exchange Commission, SEC, received a boost with a capacity-building training […]
MASPAN hosts Strategic Discourse on Maritime Security at 2021 AGM
Maritime experts are set to converge from the public and private sectors in a bid to proffer a holistic approach via partnership to address the […]
Big U-Turn: Senate reverses decision on electronic voting, transmission of result, others
Senate has rescinded its position on clause for voting, transmission of electronic result which empowered Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) to determine suitability of transmission of […]
WHO calls for ambitious climate targets to avoid “health catastrophe”
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has made a strong call for ambitious new climate-change […]
Kwara NMA condemns kidnapping, killings of doctors, healthcare workers
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the kidnapping and killing of doctors and other health workers by bandits, particularly the recent killing in Anambra […]
NGF chairman, former Senate President, to attend 7th Oduyoye birthday lecture
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, and the former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, will Tuesday attend the 7th Babatunde Oduyoye annual […]
NCC Committed to Facilitating Growth of e-Government, others – Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has highlighted the various regulatory measures of the Commission toward […]
Okowa lauds media role in Covid-19 control; assures on smarter Delta
Delta Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has applauded the Nigerian media for its role in the overall management of Covid-19 pandemic, stressing that advocacy and enlightenment […]
COVID-19: Kwara Govt. warns health officials against issuing cards to unvaccinated people
Kwara Government has warned health officials against issuing COVID-19 vaccination cards topeople who refused to be vaccinated, but wish to acquire the cards. Dr Nusirat […]
NUJ delegates’ conference elects Isiguzo for second term
The Seventh Triennial Delegates’ Conference of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Thursday elected Chris Isiguzo for a second term in office as President.Isiguzo […]
Lagos Govt plans Vaccine Research, Mental Health Facilities to combat COVID-19
The Lagos State Government is set to establish a world-class and best-in-Africa vaccine research centre to avoid depending on western nations for COVID-19 vaccines.Also, it […]
GOCOP Conference: FG lists COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Reconstruction measures, tasks media
The Federal Government has outlined some of the measures being implemented for COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Reconstruction in the country, after taking steps to contain […]
Osinbajo departs Abuja for UN high-level meetings on energy transition in London
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Thursday for London, UK, where he will participate in a series of meetings.Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to […]
327 military athletes to compete in Sahel games in Abuja – OSMA president
The President, Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brig.-Gen. Mikado Abdullahi, says 327 athletes from 14 countries are expected to participate in the maiden […]
Tambuwal calls for increased investment in medical research to address viral diseases
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called for increased investment in medical and allied researchesto boost local contents in providing solutions to emerging diseases.He […]
2023: No more excuses, youth participation now a must – Bello
As the 2023 general elections approach, Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has enjoined Nigerian youths to refrain from making excuses, urging them to make concrete […]
LASU VC tasks stakeholders on technologies to advance learning, teaching methods
Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo, has charged educational stakeholders to adopt and embrace technology to advance learning and teaching methods […]
NCS intercepts 1,014.5kg of pangolin scales worth N1.7bn in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 15 sacks of pangolin scales weighing 1,014.5kg with a Duty Paid Value of over N1.7 billion in Lagos. […]
NUJ kicks, petitions CJN over alleged abuse of court process
In its reaction to a court ruling halting its Delegates’ Conference, Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ says it has protested against the ruling in a […]
State Level Stakeholders’ Roundtable on Ajaokuta to hold in October
Saturday October 23rd has been fixed for the first State Level Stakeholders’ Roundtable, as part of advocacy for the Revival of Ajaokuta Steel Company. A […]
‘Discover Nigeria’: Buhari to unveil iconic book
‘ President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, September 30, 2021, unveil ‘‘Discover Nigeria’’, a pictorial book on Nigeria’s history, covering the period from Independence in […]
China, Philippines deepen cooperation on fighting transnational crime
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Tuesday, said China and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen cooperation to combat transnational crimes. Such crimes include cross-border […]