Military decimates bandits, restores peace in communities in North
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja has said that peace has been restored in communities in North West zone of the country as troops […]
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NAPTIP, CLEEN task security agencies on synergy to tackle human trafficking
CLEEN Foundation, a non-governmental organisation and the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have tasked security agencies on synergy to tackle the […]
Reps mull pay-per-view, price reduction for DSTV, others
The House of Representatives has considered the pay-per-view, pay-as-you-go and price reduction for DSTV and other cable satellite operators in the country. This followed the […]
1, 040 marriages conducted in 6 months – AMAC
No fewer than 1,040 marriages have been conducted at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) registry in the first half of 2021 . Mr Akinwumi […]
China becomes biggest exporter of medical equipment to Indonesia
China says it tops the list as the biggest exporter of medical equipment to Indonesia from May 3 to July 3. This is according to […]
China expects over 560m 5G users by 2023- Guideline
China says it expects to see the number of 5G users exceed 560 million by 2023, according to a recent guideline on Tuesday. By then, […]
Bello solicits for establishment of NAF base in Kogi
The Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in the state.A statement by the […]
AfCFTA: Group seeks trade facilitation, logistics reforms for female entrepreneurs
The Organisation of Women in International Trade (OWIT) Nigeria, is advocating for effective trade facilitation and inclusive logistics reforms to enable women entrepreneurs benefit from […]
Nigerians in S/Africa warn compatriots against business in troubled areas
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has urged compatriots living in that country to take precautions while doing business in troubled areas, to avoid […]
Oil marketers task FG to provide environment for investments
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria has challenged the Federal Government to create an environment that would make investors in the oil and gas industry […]
No plan to retrench workers – Buni
Gov. Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe on Tuesday said his administration has no plan to retrench civil servants in spite of the state’s meagre resources. Mala-Buni […]
Centre to partner Delta on women empowerment
The National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) will partner Ministry for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development in Delta to empower women and youths, Director […]
FG mulls establishment of fire police
The Federal Government says it will create an arm bearing unit to be known as ‘Fire Police’ to provide an armed outer cordon during operations. […]
Buhari meets ex-Ethiopian PM, says Nigeria’s Back-to-Land policy rewarding
President Muhammadu Buhari says the focus on agriculture by his administration is paying off handsomely and Nigerians are not regretting it. Mr Femi Adesina, the […]
MURIC faults recruitment in paramilitary organisations
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has faulted the recent recruitment by paramilitary organisations in the country, saying it lacked federal character. Prof. Ishaq Akintola, MURIC […]
Expert tasks FG on vaccine production, pandemic preparedness
) A Professor of Molecular Biology and Genomics, Christian Happi, says Nigeria’s ability to produce its own vaccine and diagnostics capacity, will determine future pandemic in […]
Foundation donates food items, others to widows in Abuja
Tabitha Empowerment Centre, an NGO, on Monday distributed some food items, clothing materials to more than 80 widows in Jikowi community of the FCT.Mrs Christiana […]
Petroleum products marketers have no plan to go on strike – President
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is neither planning to go on strike nor planning to shut fuel stations nationwide, its National President, […]
Nigeria poised to export rice as local production shoots to 9m metric tonnes
Nigeria’s local rice production increased from two million tonnes in 2015 to nine million tonnes in 2021. Making the declaration in Kaduna on Thursday, Aminu […]
Nigerians should do more exportation to increase FOREX earnings- Economist
An Economist, Prof. Mike Obadan, has urged Nigerians to be more involved in exportation of goods and services than importation to increase the country’s foreign […]
Nigerian Air force seeks collaboration with NUJ on patriotism, professionalism
The Nigerian Air Force has solicited collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) on patriotic reportage and adherence to the ethics of journalism. The […]
JAMB delists additional 6 CBT centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted additional six Computer Based Centres (CBT) over poor performance on the second day of the 2021 […]
NNS LANA to facilitate improved charting, maritime activities – Navy Hydrographer
The Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Chukwuemeka Okafor, says the recently acquired Hydrographic ship, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) LANA, will enhance the charting […]
Nigeria’s Oligarchs and the Golden Fish metaphor, By Osmund Agbo
In 1845, the Illustrated London News ran an interesting story about a certain dog breed discovered in Newfoundland that was noted to act in some […]
FG tasks stakeholders to create awareness on micronutrients’ deficiencies
The Federal Government has called on stakeholders in the Nigeria’s food industry to create more awareness on micronutrients’ deficiencies, especially as it affects children and […]