CAMA: We need friendly laws to develop Nigeria, CSOs tell NASS
Some CSOs on Tuesday called on the National Assembly to create laws that would guarantee an enabling environment for them to contribute to national development rather than limiting laws.
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Apo-Dutse Scrap Market: FCTA directs plot owners to develop or risk revocation
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Friday in Abuja directed owners of undeveloped plots of land at Apo-Dutse Scrap Market to immediately commence development […]
FG committed to building collaborations, synergies to develop non-oil sector- Minister
By Patricia Amogu The Minister of State, Industry,Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Katagum has reiterated Federal Government commitment to developing the non -oil sector, especially […]
No society develops without education – Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Friday, stressed the need for constant training for teachers at all levels, noting that no society can develop without […]
Runsewe seeks China’s support to develop Nigeria’s textile industry
Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called on the Chinese government and industrialists to help develop Nigeria’s textile industries. […]
BioNTech and Pfizer to develop vaccine against shingles’
German pharmaceutical company BioNTech and its U.S. partner Pfizer want to jointly develop a vaccine against shingles. Shingles, which is also known as herpes zoster, […]
Right Honourable Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, By Babayola M. Toungo
[email protected] For those who know me, I do not write about personalities – particularly politicians. I do not do so may be because you hardly […]
Over 1700 Nigerian youths apply for UNODC anti-corruption coding competition
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya In a bid to help countries in fostering youth innovation and employing new technologies in the fight against corruption, the United Nations […]
Anambra: Integrated Religions Council Adopt ZLP, Obiora Okonkwo
The Anambra State Chapter of Integrated Religions Council (IRC), has adopted Dr. Obiora Okonkwo of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) as its choice candidate for […]
China has fulfilled its WTO commitments – Ministry
China has fully and effectively fulfilled its World Trade Organisation (WTO) commitments and earned wide recognition from the vast majority of WTO members, the Ministry […]
Senate seeks Improved Funding for ICPC
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari, has emphasized the need for improved funding for the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
Corruption: Nigeria loses $2.9 billion yearly from tax incentives to corporations – Rafsanjani
By Chimezie Godfrey The Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International TI, Nigeria, Auwal Rafsanjani says Nigeria loses $2.9 […]
Edo governor’s wife tasks women on nation building
The Wife of Edo Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has tasked women to assume their rightful position and contribute their quota to the development of Nigeria. […]
Alleged P&ID scam: Court admits ex-director to N30m bail
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, admitted Grace Taiga, former Director of Legal Services, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, to N30 million bail in the multiple […]
Senate condemns $200 m loan to buy nets
By Haruna Salami The Senate has roundly condemned the proposal by the Federal Ministry of Health to borrow 200million dollars under the Malaria programme to […]
CBAAC trains students’ on beading, hair making
No fewer than 100 Nigerian students have benefited from the vocational training organised by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC). CBAAC’s […]
NASS promises to keep NYSC afloat, well-rooted
The National Assembly will ensure that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme is kept afloat and well-rooted.Rep. Yemi Adaramod, Chairman, House Committee on Youth […]
NUC Accreditation visit: Bayelsa Govt. justifies existence of Medical Varsity
The Bayelsa Government has said that the establishment of the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) would go a long way to bridge the gap in medical […]
#ENDSARS: FTAN advises FG to engage Nigerian youths positively
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), on Thursday advised the Federal Government to create platforms that will positively engage Nigerian youths. FTAN president, […]
Northern Governors Forum congratulates Yakubu Gowon @87
The Northern Governors Forum has felicitated with former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, as he marks his 87th birthday. The Chairman of the Forum […]
NCPWD to eliminate discrimination against PWDs via curriculum approach
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The fight against discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, PWDs has received a boost as the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD, […]
FG begins spray to prevent quelea birds invasion in Jigawa
The Federal Government has commenced a two-week aerial spray in Jigawa to control invasion of quelea birds. The Special Assistant on Community Development and Social […]
Presidency: FG ready to collaborate with professional bodies
The federal government is ready to collaborate with well-established bodies and professionals to enhance capacity building in the area of service delivery. Speaking when he received […]
GOCOP 2021: Great content, key to survival, says Premium Times Chief
Great content has been described as key to survival and making of online news outlets sustainable in this era. The Editor-in-Chief, Premium Times, Mr. Musikilu […]
Low-income countries’ debt rises to $850bn in 2020- World Bank report
Low-income countries’ debt rose by 12 per cent to 860 billion dollars in 2020, the International Debt Statistics (IDS) 2022 report of the World Bank […]