UniAbuja abduction: ASUU calls for immediate rescue, release of members
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies for immediate rescue and release […]
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Afreximbank to provide U.S$200m for sustainability facility for Q1 2022– UNECA
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has announced the establishment of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility (LSF), dedicated to providing African governments with […]
The rare and unusual Yahya Bello
By Majeed Dahiru On the invitation of Mr Onuoha Ukeh, the Managing Director/editor in chief of the Sun newspapers, I attended the annual […]
NDLEA seeks Nigerians’ cooperation in fighting drug abuse
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has solicited the cooperation of Nigerians in its fight against the menace of drug abuse. Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa […]
TETFund proposes N10bn for 2022 Research Grants
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has expressed hope that the annual allocation to the National Research Fund (NRF) will hit N10 […]
The Second Kano Social Media Influencers Summit, By Jibrin Ibrahim
In July 2019, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized the first social media influencers summit in Kano as a symposium of ideas […]
Let’s Fight Corruption Together, Bawa Charges Youth Corps Members
The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr.Abdulrasheed Bawa, today Wednesday October 27, 2021 charged members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, […]
FCT natives express support for establishment of NYSC trust fund
Natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the auspices of Abuja Grassroots Advocacy Projects, have declared support for the establishment of a trust fund […]
Council mobilises 75 MSMEs in Sokoto on benefits of AfCFTA
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has mobilised 75 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owners in Sokoto on benefits of Africa Continental Free Trade […]
SOSG Targets N4 B CBN Loan For Farmers
Sokoto state government will soon securea N4 billion Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme loan facilty through the Zenith Bank. The state […]
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 […]
Sirika assures of aviation infrastructures’ expansion to improve security
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Monday, assured that the Federal Government was ready to expand infrastructures in the aviation sector, to improve […]
Niger govt. partners NRC on rail transport
The Niger government is to partner with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to improve rail transport and reduce pressure on roads in the state. Alhaji […]
Nigeria, Chad to set up joint business council
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has pledged its support to work with relevant government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of both countries to set […]
Anambra Election: Buhari talks tough as IPOB issues fresh threats
In a surprisingly crowded week, President Muhammadu Buhari vows to sustain the nation’s democratic order and do the needful in terms of ensuring that governorship […]
Imperatives of International Day of Rural Women, girls
By Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The UN General Assembly, in its resolution 62/16 of Dec. 18, 2007, designated Oct. 15 as International […]
NCC’s Emergency Communications Centres Enhance Citizens’ Safety, National Security – Danbatta
· Tasks media on national peace and unity · Says emergency centres now 24 The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), […]
Chinese President XI writes Buhari, seeks to bolster relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will use the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Nigeria to promote strategic partnership […]
Access to justice sacrosanct, NCPWD boss makes case for PWDs
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu said that access to Justice by Persons With Disabilities, […]
Gombe govt engages 15,000 facilitators for ‘Tsangaya Almajiri’ schools –Gov. Yahaya
The Gombe state government has employed 15,000 facilitators to work in Tsangaya Almajiri schools across the state, the state governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has announced.Yahaya stated […]
NUC grants full accreditation in 11 new courses to Bells University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation in 11 new courses to the Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun, The Vice –Chancellor of […]
COVID-19: Nigeria has capacity to combat public health crisis–U.S-CDC
The United States Centre for Disease Control (US-CDC) says the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, has shown that Nigeria has the capacity to combat public health crisis. […]
Stakeholders decry pitiable state of data generation in Environment – Public Health sector
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya LivingScience Foundation Ile-Ife, in conjunction with a number of strategic partners, have organised the sixth National Conference on Environment and Health and […]
Again, Buhari spared time to consolidate “political gains’’ in Anambra, hosts Bakare, others
In the busy week under review, President Muhammadu Buhari spared time to welcome the Deputy Governor of Anambra, Nkem Okereke, who defected last week from […]
Stakeholders canvass setting up of special tribunals in corruption fight
Stakeholders at a one-day Town Hall meeting in Kogi have called for the establishment of special tribunals or special courts, to try corruption cases using […]