Nigeria determined to be major global player in space technology – Minister
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the Federal Government will continue to support the development of key and […]
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International Peace Day: Gov. Uzodimma tasks Nigerians on peace
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has urged the people of Imo and all Nigerians to make peace their watchword as they relate with one another. […]
FRC sensitizes youth corps members on fiscal responsibility
By Chimezie Godfrey The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has begun its sensitization drive to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on issues around […]
Electoral Hub calls for sustained efforts to promote democracy
By Chimezie Godfrey The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) and The Electoral Hub has urged governments around the world to make […]
Buhari to Doctors: Strike not best action to take now
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja called on health workers to return to their duty posts, urging others contemplating strikes to opt for settlement of […]
World Bank, UNN support FG to advance natural capital accounts- Don
The World Bank and University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) are set to support the Federal Government to develop Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) in the country, […]
FG replies Afenifere, says farm estates not Ruga, Ranches
The Executive Secretary of National Land Development Authority (NALDA), Mr Paul Ikonne says the establishment of 109 Integrated Farm Estate by the Federal Government has […]
NNPC’S declaration of profits will boost investor confidence, says industry expert
An oil and gas expert, Mr Wilson Opuwei, says the recent declaration of profit after tax of N287 billion for the year 2020 by the […]
AUN-API reconvenes, pays condolence visit to Ahmed Joda’s family
After a four-and-half year hiatus, members of the Adamawa Peacemakers Initiative (AUN-API) have reconvened. On Saturday 28 August, the internationally recognized peacebuilding organization, made up […]
China to hike retail fuel prices
China will raise the retail prices of gasoline and diesel from Tuesday, the country’s top economic planner has said. The National Development and Reform Commission […]
Open grazing, VAT bills scale second reading at Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday committed the bill on open grazing to the committee on agriculture after it scaled second reading. The […]
Lagos lawmaker assures of better welfare package for sports summer camp
The Chairman, House Committee on Youth and Sports Development, at the Lagos state House of Assembly, Hon. Moshood Osun, has assured campers from Lagos Central […]
Only PDP NEC can suspend me -Secondus
Mr Uche Secondus, National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says only National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party has powers to discipline him or any […]
Recovered Loot: APC group says monies secure
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Legacy Awareness and Campaign Group, has assured Nigerians that recovered government looted funds were secure and are being efficiently and […]
GMO technology stigmatized in Nigeria -OFAB Country Coordinator
Dr Rose Gidado, the country coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa says the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) technology has been stigmatized greatly […]
FG to address plight of street children through sports –Uwais
The Federal Government has described sports as a critical tool to effectively engage young people, as well as address the plight of vulnerable children in […]
Kaduna urban agency demolishes 9 structures in Barnawa, Narayi
The Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KASUPDA) has demolished nine structures in Barnawa, Narayi, Highcost Estate for violating Urban Planning Laws. This is […]
10 Kebbi communities record 2,538 girl child enrolment in 2021 as against zero in 2007 — ActionAid
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) says it had facilitated the enrolment of girl children into primary schools in 10 communities in Ngaski and Augie Local Government Areas […]
UNICEF rolls out community infant, child feeding programme in Kaduna
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has rolled out a Community Infant and Young Child Feeding (C-IYCF) programme in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna […]
Ayade approves 100% CONMESS for doctors in Cross River
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has approved the payment of 100 per cent Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) to medical doctors in the state.The […]
Recent events in Afghanistan: Quick lessons for Nigeria
By Johnson Olawumi On Monday 16th August 2021, the sight on CNN of an American military aircraft C-17 taxing on the tarmac of Kabul Airport […]
NASG to improve overhead costs of health agencies, parastatals
The Nasarawa State government plans an upward review of overhead costs of agencies and parastatals in its health ministry, Mr Ahmed Baba-Yahaya, the health commissioner, […]
IBB @ 80: He is leader of all seasons, says Mark
Former President of the Senate, David Mark, on Tuesday described former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), as a rare Nigerian patriot and leader […]
Mantu was a grassroots politician who empowered people- Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has described the late former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu, as a grassroots politician who did everything within his power […]
FG, UNDP secure funding for sustainability of food production
The Federal Government with the assistance of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has secured funding to enhance long-term sustainability and resilience of food production systems […]