Chinese hydro power workers among 9 dead in Pakistan bus blast
At least seven Chinese workers with a hydro power project were killed in northern Pakistan on Wednesday when a roadside bomb hit the bus carrying […]
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Local fish farmers threaten protest over fish prices –NAN Survey
Some local fish farmers have hinted at their decision to shut down fish production in order to boost produce profitability and regulate their market. The […]
NERDC advocates review of Senior Secondary School curriculum
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has called for the review of the Senior Secondary School curriculum in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of NERDC, […]
2023: Presidency rotation is unwritten law in Nigeria since 1999 — Don
A don, Prof. Jonah Onuoha, says rotating of the presidency between the Northern and Southern parts of the country is unwritten law that is in […]
Senate President constitutes Conference Committee on PIB
Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has announced the composition of the Conference Committee on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The announcement was made on Tuesday at […]
Buhari congratulates China on 100th anniversary of Communist Party
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of founding of the Communist Party of […]
Laos launches campaign to boost cattle exports to China
The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has ordered its relevant departments to do more to promote cattle farming, encouraging private operators to produce more […]
ASUBEB distributes farming, sports equipment to primary schools in Anambra
The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), has distributed farm implements and sports equipment to primary schools to promote sports and agricultural development in […]
Ibadan youths violent clash claims more casualties
The ongoing violent clash among youths of Inalende, Abebi and Oopo areas of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has claimed more casualties. Though, the Police […]
Putin-Biden talks may be extended, Russian official says
U.S. President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin may extend their talks in Geneva if necessary, a top Kremlin official said on Wednesday […]
Sani Bello: We may not have gotten it right always, but significant impact made
As the residents of Niger State joined their counterparts nationawide to celebrate the Democracy Day, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has reassured the citizens of the […]
Biden ‘extremely sympathetic’ in Harry Dunn case – British PM
U.S. President Joe Biden is actively engaged and extremely sympathetic in the case of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn killed in an accident, UK Prime Minister, […]
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 […]
Grazing: MACBAN urges northern governors to provide water, grasses in grazing reserves
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged northern governors to provide water, grasses and basic social amenities in the “400 grazing […]
Buhari meets Macron, gets assurances of steadfast support
President Muhammadu Buhari and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron have committed their two nations to working together to fight insecurity bedeviling the Lake Chad basin […]
Cititrust to list N2bn shares on NGX
Cititrust Financial Services Plc has proposed an allotment of two billion naira shares to be listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd after meeting all […]
In phone call, Buhari canvasses stronger Nigeria-Turkish ties
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday put a phone call across to his Turkish counterpart, Tecep Tayyep Erdoğan. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President […]
Refinery rehabilitation excites SME owners in Rivers
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) owners around the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) have expressed optimism that the rehabilitation of the refineries will enhance their […]
NEPZA, NBS to share data on import, export, FDIs, others
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have agreed to share data on import and export points for […]
Institute seeks speedy passage of Forensic Bill to end crime in Nigeria
The Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (CIFIPN), has stressed the need for speedy passage of the Forensic Bill, establishing the institute, […]
Dietician warns against over consumption of fried foods
A dietician, Mrs Alice Johnson, has warned against consumption of high quantity of fried foods, saying that it leads to high calorie intake and accumulation […]
Buhari hosts Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted his Nigerien counterpart, Mohamed Bazoum, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]
FG, AfDB collaborating on Special-Agro Processing Zones
*7 States, FCT set for phase 1 rollout*Osinbajo commends progress so far As part of the Buhari administration’s efforts to transform agricultural productivity in the […]
Bayelsa Govt. upgrades primary healthcare facilities in rural areas
Bayelsa Government has assured that all its referral hospitals in the state’s eight local government areas, would be fully functional by the end of this […]
30,000 academic staff benefit from TETFund training — Chairman
Over 30,000 academic staff in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria have benefited from trainings sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) within and outside […]