Yobe govt. sponsors 100 nurses for mandatory training –official
The Yobe government has sponsored 100 Nurses for the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme (MCPDP), to update their skills and fast track their licenses renewal, […]
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Poultry association to seek CBN’s intervention on maize procurement
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos chapter, has expressed its readiness to seek the CBN’s intervention in procuring maize, so as to reduce the […]
NLC kicks against privatisation of education
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against the privatisation of education in the country. The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba made this known at […]
Ebonyi: Group advocates continuous dialogue to end insecurity
The Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Centre (HRCRC), an NGO, has urged government at all levels and individuals to use negotiation as tool to ending […]
FG urges UAE to remove discriminatory travel protocols against Nigerians
The Presidential Steering Committee, (PSC), on COVID-19, has urged the United Arabs Emirates(UAE), to remove the discriminatory travel protocols against Nigerians. The PSC Chairman and Secretary […]
Delta Governorship race: Zoning not throwing up best candidate
The Centre for Research and Democratic Governance has expressed worry that the continuous zoning of the governorship seat in the Delta state is not paving […]
INEC to create 2,673 centres as continuous voter registration resumes June 28
The Independent National Electoral Commission (NAN) said it planed to create 2,673 registration centres and deploy 5,346 officials for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) scheduled […]
INEC explains use of new registration device for CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it adopted the use of Voter Enrolment Device (VED) for resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to deepen […]
Budget deficit: Don urges FG to improve on revenue generation
Dr Aminu Usman, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kaduna State University, has advised the Federal Government to improve on revenue generation to fund the deficit […]
Stakeholders seek FG’s support to boost bee farming
Stakeholders in the beekeeping value chain on Thursday in Abuja, urged government at all levels to put the apiculture sector at the fore of the […]
NDLEA seizes drug-laced cakes on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Yoyo State has intercepted baked cakes made with cannabis sativa on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The NDLEA Commander, Mrs Josephine […]
Driving against traffic, major challenge on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway – FRSC
The Itori Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has identified driving against traffic as a major challenge confronting its personnel on […]
Ukrainian experts say nuclear process at Chernobyl NPP under control
The fission reactions in uranium fuel masses of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), reported earlier by foreign and local media, pose no danger. The […]
FG to intensify diversification of energy sector – Minister
The Minister of State for Power, Mr Goddy Agba, says the ministry will continue to support the Federal Government’s policies on diversification of the energy […]
INEC to create additional 1,892 polling units in Edo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has concluded plans to create additional 1,892 polling units in Edo. Mr Johnson Alalibo, the state INEC Resident Electoral […]
Stakeholders task Nasarawa Govt on Idadu-Agbashi road construction
Stakeholders of Agbashi Community in Doma Local Government Area have appealed to the Nasarawa State Governent to begin the construction of the 25 kilometres Idadu-Agbashi […]
Chartered Institute of Directors Bill scales 2nd reading at Senate
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria. The bill was sponsored […]
Ondo State records 85 per cent coverage in COVID-19 vaccination
Ondo State recorded above 85 per cent coverage in the first phase of COVID-19 vaccination. Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency. Dr Francis […]
Farmers in Oyo State seek “timely support” in new planting season
Smallholder farmers in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State are seeking government’s “timely’’ intervention and support for genuine farmers to ensure bumper harvests in 2021. The […]
Expert says security, other factors key to tackling high inflation rate
A financial expert says the provision of security, large scale farming and intervention in manufacturing sector are key factors in tackling the rising inflation rate […]
Osinbajo to Ag. I-G: You must restore confidence, dignity of NPF
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has challenged the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to restore confidence and the dignity of the Nigeria […]
Redressing security situation in Nigerian Schools, By A.A. Gadzama
The menace of banditry particularly the abduction of school pupils across the country are developments that have worsened insecurity in the country in recent years. […]
DPR seals 16 filling stations over alleged irregularities in Adamawa
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed off 16 petroleum stations over alleged irregularities in Adamawa. Mr Sadiq Ibraheem, DPR Operation Controller in Adamawa, […]
We’ll make UBTH a prime medical tourism centre – Obaseki
In it’s bid to attract patients from the West African sub-region and other parts of the world, the Management of the University of Benin Teaching […]
Hijab controversy: Kwara grant-aided schools flouts government’s order on reopening
The 10 grant-aided schools ordered by the Kwara Government to reopen on Wednesday allowing students use Hijab have remained closed. The News Agency of Nigeria […]