NEMA begins distribution of food to 35,505 IDPs in Borno
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has began routine distribution of food ration to 35,505 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno. The Coordinator of NEMA […]
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Talent summit in Delta will focus on economy, creative industry – aide
Mr Ogusbaba Ogude, the Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, of Delta on Talent Development says the next talent hunt will focus on the economy, […]
NNPC Weekly Review: Kyari proffers solution to insecurity in Nigeria
It was a busy week for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as the Group Managing Director (GMD) Malam Mele Kyari, addressed the 17th […]
NDLEA intercepts 2,060kg Heroin, others at Lagos airport, Ondo, Edo, Kano
. Arrests another fake soldier with drugs; woman who attempted to smuggle skunk hidden in wraps of ‘akpu’ into Agency’s cell for suspect in custody […]
Oyo Govt. Promotes Over 16,500 Public Primary School Teachers
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday released the promotion of over 16,500 public primary school teachers across the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the […]
Uganda: Support distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to grassroots, WHO urges donors
As Uganda continues to receive Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine donations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) representative on Tuesday said donors needed to support the distribution of […]
FCC to commence nationwide infrastructure audit for ongoing, abandoned projects –Chairman
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) is set to commence nationwide infrastructure audit for all on-going and abandoned projects across the country. Dr Muheeba Dankaka, its […]
Buhari not averse to Igbo presidency – Maduekwe
The Director-General, Nigeria Film Corporation, Dr Chidia Maduekwe, says President Muhammadu Buhari is not averse to the emergence of his successor from the South-East geopolitical […]
A dinner for N100 billion, By Babayola M. Toungo
[email protected] I attended an Investors’ Forum/ Dinner in Lagos on Friday October 8th 2021, hosted by the Adamawa State Government, Arewa Research and Development Project, […]
Anambra poll: Yiaga Africa urges INEC to engage with security agencies
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to step up its engagements with security agencies, to ensure that […]
Institute donates equipment to boost agricultural products’ storage in Niger
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) Ilorin, on Thursday, donated 100 units of Fish Ice box and Hermetic steel drums to the Niger state […]
KEDCO assures custom
The Management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) says it has been able to improved supply to customers in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa, to guarantee […]
Now that WHO has approved malaria vaccine: Which way Nigeria?
By Racheal Abujah The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, Oct. 6, recommended the use of the first-ever produced malaria vaccine, the RTS, S/AS01. The […]
Osinbajo support group distributes educational materials to students
A group promoting the leadership virtues of Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo began the distribution of educational materials to public secondary schools students in some states […]
2020 Flood: NEMA distributes agro-inputs to 4,365 farmers in Rivers
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has on Friday distributed agro-inputs to 4,365 farmers affected by the 2020 flood in 21 Local Government Areas of […]
NAFDAC warns against consumption, distribution of US infant formulas
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to stop consuming and distributing infant formulas manufactured by Able Groupe, […]
Senate confirms Idaere Ogan, 3 others as NPRA members
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr Idaere Ogan, as Chairman, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA). This followed the consideration of […]
Plateau Crises: FG hands over relief items to five communities
… .Lalong calls for relocation, rehabilitation of IDPs affected by crisis By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal government has delivered food and non food items to […]
Late arrival of election materials, voter apathy mar LG elections in parts of Nasarawa State
Late arrival of election materials marred the Oct. 6, local government elections in parts of Nasarawa State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN […]
Nigeria’s pharma industry struggles despite 60% production capacity
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As the African pharmaceutical market is projected to grow between $60 billion to $70 billion after COVID-19, experts estimate that Nigeria’s pharma […]
Senate passes tertiary hospital development fund bill
The Senate has passed the bill seeking to establish the Tertiary Hospital Development Fund. The passage of the bill followed consideration and adoption of a […]
APC boasts of landslide victories at Nasarawa State’s LG polls
APC in Nasarawa State expressed optimism on Tuesday that it would record landslide victories at the local government elections in the state coming up on […]
NEMA begins distribution of farm inputs to 6,573 flood victims in Yobe
The Emergency Agricultural Intervention Programme has begun distribution of farm inputs to 6,573 farmers affected by flood disaster in Yobe. Mr Abdulkadir Ibrahim, the Principal […]
Electricity Bill 2021 seeking reforms in power sector passes second reading in Senate
By Haruna Salami Electricity Bill 2021 which seeks to repeal the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005 and enact the Electricity Act, 2021 passed second […]
World Bank says Indonesia’s economy to grow 5% in 2022
The Indonesian economy is expected to grow close to five per cent in 2022 after experiencing pressure from COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, World […]