Group wants FG to revamp ailing fisheries sub-sector
The National Fish Association of Nigeria (NFAN), on Monday in Abuja, urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the country’s […]
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Sanwo-Olu, another ‘action governor’ in Lagos, says Fashola
…As Minister, Governor Canvass Investment in Abattoir Business (LASG Press release) The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has described Lagos State […]
ECOWAS Court to give judgment in SERAP’s case on killings by herdsmen, others
The ECOWAS Court of Justice, Abuja has this morning heard arguments in the case brought by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the […]
Sino-Nigerian Relations: The next 50 years, By Issa Aremu
As a student of alternative Development paradigm in a unipolar world (following deafening collapse of the old USSR in 1989), China as a stable and […]
CNS unveils vision and mission statements
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, has unveiled his vision and mission statements to guide his administration of the Nigerian […]
2020 TI-CPI rating not true reflection of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agenda – Lai
The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s low rating in the 2020 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (TI-CPI) does not truly reflect the great strides by […]
Abuja to hosts Miss Heritage Global Pageant
Abuja, the Nigerian capital city, has been selected to host this year’s edition of the Miss Heritage Global pageant with beauty queens from 60 countries […]
Quit Notice: Governors’ Forum meets Miyetti Allah, others in Akure – Read the Communique
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS’ FORUM WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF MIYETTI-ALLAH CATTLE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (MACBAN) AND […]
Taxes: Buhari asks FIRS to plug revenue leakages by foreign companies, others
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja directed the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and related government agencies to plug all revenue leakages by ensuring […]
Group urges Nigerians to tackle poverty with creativity culture, skill development
Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, a former Chairman of Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), says there is the need for Nigerians to imbibe the culture of creativity […]
Teacher challenges parents on instilling reading culture in children
A retired teacher in Kano, Dr Musa Ahmed, has urged parents to ensure they effectively instill reading culture in their children, toward helping them to […]
Kaduna Govt rescues 160 Almajirai
Officials of the Kaduna State Government Task Force enforcing Covid-19 related regulations have rescued 160 children from locations that are neither authorised and licensed […]
Sule extols Buhari, Farouq, for Rural Women’s Grant Initiative
By Chimezie Godfrey The Governor of Nasarawa state, Abdullahi Sule has praised the federal government for initiating the Rural Women’s Special Cash Grant. He gave […]
ICC aggravating Nigeria’s security challenges–FG
The Federal Government says the International Criminal Court (ICC) and some human rights organisations have colluded to aggravate the security challenges facing the country. […]
Ibadan Book Club set to launch poetry, essay anthology on Ajimobi
Ibadan Book Club, the first book reading club in the pace setter state is set to launch its latest book of 151 pages in honour […]
Appalachian Coal Country: A Diary of the Peripatetic
By Osmund Agbo The day started off slow which was not quite unusual for the work flow after a major American holiday. Since Thanksgiving was […]
Face of Ohanaeze will promote Igbo culture, values – CEO
The Bee Modelling Agency (BMA), said on Sunday that its Face of Ohanaeze Beauty Pageant has been designed to promote beautiful and rich culture of […]
FG admonishes Nigerians to embrace culture for national development
The National Institute for Culture Orientation (NICO), a parastatal agency of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture has admonished Nigerians to embrace culture for […]
Religion, culture hampering HIV education in Sokoto schools
Many secondary school students in Sokoto State do not know much about HIV and AIDS due to cultural and religious restriction to sex education in […]
Prof Olufemi Peters elected new Vice Chancellor, NOUN
Olufemi A. Peters, a Professor of Chemistry, Thursday emerged as the newly elected Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Peters, 64, […]
Lagos Govt reiterates support for arts, culture
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, says the state government is passionate at promoting arts and culture as part of its economic […]
Reps C’ttee commends Information, Culture ministry’s 2020 budget performance
The House of Representatives Committee on Culture and Tourism has commended the 2020 budget performance of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture. The Chairman […]
Lawmaker calls on FG to develop culture, tourism subsector
A federal lawmaker, Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, on Thursday night called on the Federal Government to pay proper attention to the development of the culture and […]
Take advantage of FG’s economic programmes – Farouq urges youths
By Chimezie Godfrey The Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq has advised Nigerian youths to take advantage of the various economic policies and programs of the […]
CAFEi celebrates World Savings Day, promotes savings culture
Consumer Awareness and Financial Enlightenment Initiative (CAFEi) on Thursday called for an enhanced savings habit for financial security and independence. CAFEi President, Mrs Debola Osibogun, […]