Flood kills 26, destroy 1,000 houses in Kano State – SEMA
The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said on Friday that flood killed 26 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses in four Local Government Areas […]
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Kano budgets N2.5bn for Dala Inland Dry Port- Ganduje
Kano State Government says its spending N2.5 billion on infrastructural facilities at the Dala Inland Dry Port. Gov Abdullahi Ganduje made the disclosure on Thursday […]
Biden administration has wrong knowledge of modern Russia – Kremlin
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden and his assistants have wrong knowledge and understanding of modern Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday. U.S. […]
FG to acquire central monitoring system for Nigeria gaming industry
The Federal Government will soon acquire a central monitoring system (CMS) for the country’s gaming industry for better performance and enhanced revenue generation. The Minister […]
FG cautions NIDO against supporting secessionist groups
The Federal Government on Tuesday admonished the Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) against sponsoring and offering its platform for secessionist groups. The Minister of Information […]
FG extends NIN-SIM verification deadline to October 31, 2021
…As focus shifts to remote, hard-to-reach areas, schools, health centres The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber […]
Buhari surprised to hear only 2.5 per cent of arable land in Nigeria being cultivated
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State, urged more Nigerians to embrace farming, saying he was surprised to hear only 2.5 per cent of […]
Labour Institute set to become entrepreneurship hub
The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, is set become an entrepreneurship hub for youth skills development to compliment the efforts of […]
NASS urges transport ministry to check increased fares during festivities
The National Assembly (NASS) has urged the Ministry of Transportation to evolve strategise at checking arbitrary hike on transportation fares during festive periods. The Minister […]
Northern governors laud Buhari for railway development
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari, for his commitment on railway development in the country. The Chairman of the forum and […]
Digital skills: NGO to lift 1,000 youths out of poverty
SkillNG, an NGO, says it is was set to lift 1,000 Nigerian youths out of poverty through free digital skills acquisition. Its founder, Mr Ibrahim […]
FG to commission first NALDA integrated farm estate in Daura
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) will rehabilitate farm estates in 109 senatorial districts in 21 states of the Federation. NALDA’s Executive Secretary, Mr […]
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 […]
Ram sellers smile to banks as Muslims in Epe, Lagos State, prepare for Sallah
Ram sellers in Epe, Lagos State, on Monday expressed joy at the rate at which Muslim residents are buying rams preparatory to next week’s Eid-il-Kabir […]
PDP governors celebrate Udom Emmanuel at 55
The Peoples Democratic Party (Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), has congratulated the Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa-lbom, as he celebrates his 55th birthday anniversary. The Forum in […]
Ortom to invite Buhari to commission projects
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, says he plans to invite President Muhammadu Buhari to commission some of the projects executed by his administration. Ortom said […]
Oil, Gas Conference to solve challenges in energy transition, says NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed optimism that the country would soon find a solution to the challenges of energy transition in the […]
MOMAN says full deregulation of PMS inevitable with PIB
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) says Nigeria is gradually heading toward full deregulation of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) with the passage […]
FG’s COVID-19 stimulus package impactful—Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government’s COVID-19 stimulus package under the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) has been helpful. Osinbajo’ spokesman, Laolu Akande, in […]
China sees robust growth in new taxpayers first five months
China has witnessed a spike in the number of new taxpaying market entities in the first five months as the country’s economy continues to recover […]
World Bank raises growth forecast for China to 8.5%
China’s economic recovery this year could be stronger than previously thought. The World Bank on Tuesday raised its growth projection to 8.5 per cent in […]
Ihejirika tasks FG on collaboration for job creation
The Federal Government has been urged to collaborate with the World International Economic Group (WIEG) to enhance Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for job creation. […]
UN harps on ceasefire to resolve conflict, promote peace
Mrs Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) has underscored ceasefire as key to resolve conflict and promote sustainable peace. Mohammed, also Chairperson […]
JICA launches $40,000 support project for Nigerian startups
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Wednesday inaugurated project ‘Next Innovation with Japan’ (NINJA) Startup Gateway to support startups towards addressing societal issues.NINJA is first […]
Hazard Allowance: FG to meet health workers to harmonise proposals
The Federal Government says it will meet with representatives of health sector workersin a fortnight to harmonise their proposals on new hazard allowance for workers […]