FG urges entrepreneurs to embrace innovation
The Federal Government has urged entrepreneurs to adopt best management practices and embrace innovation that will help meet market requirements. Alhaji Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, Permanent Secretary, […]
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NASS commends CAC on reform initiatives
The National Assembly has commended the reform initiatives of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) geared towards improving ease of doing business initiative of the Federal Government. This is […]
Kidnapped medical doctor regains freedom in Kogi
A medical practitioner, who was kidnapped on Monday in Kogi, Dr Solomon Nidiamaka, has regained freedom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nidiamaka, […]
Sallah: Inter-religious council prays for peace in Nigeria
The Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIRIC) on Tuesday, felicitated with Nigerian Muslims as they celebrated the feast of Eild-el-kabir, urging brotherhood. The organisation in a statement […]
Be involved in mining sector, minister woos private sector
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development says active involvement of private sector in mining is fundamental to its growth to generate fund. […]
FG mulls expansion of N200m small scale miners fund
Considering the success of the N200 million fund disbursement to artisanal miners, the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development may expand the programme to benefit […]
Minerals: FG encouraging value addition before export-Minister
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, the Minister for Mines and Steel Development, says Federal Government was encouraging value addition to raw materials before exportation to enhance the […]
Civil Society Group set to interrogate FG over delay on ASCL
By Chimezie Godfrey A non-governmental organisation, NGO Network is working in collaboration with CSO Coalition for Ajaokuta Steel revival. The Project Director, NGO Network, Mr […]
Eid-el-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 615 personnel in Enugu State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, says it has deployed 615 personnel on special surveillance patrol within the state to […]
COVID-19: Expert debunks rumour of dying after 2 years of vaccination
Dr Rasheed Odunola, the Director, University of Ilorin Health Services, on Monday, debunked rumours that people who received the COVID-19 vaccine will die after two […]
COVID-19: UNIPORT directs compulsory use of face mask
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) on Monday made compulsory the use of face mask in its campuses over concerns of third […]
Labour Institute marks 2021 Nelson Mandela Day, feeds Community Secondary Students
Micheal Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin is set to compliment President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision of eradicating the menace of out-of-school children through […]
Buhari directs 7 North-West governors to end banditry – Bagudu
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi on Sunday disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated seven North-West governors, including himself, to end banditry in the zone. […]
FG to Kukah: Your declarations to US Congress are false
By Chimezie Godfrey The Presidency has said that Bishop Matthew Kukah’s declarations to the United States (US) Congress is an incredible falsehood against the Nigerian […]
Police deploy 2,000 personnel in Kwara for hitch-free sallah celebration
The Police Command in Kwara has deployed 2,000 of its personnel across the state to ensure that the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration is hitch free. The […]
FG to take possession of looted Benin bronzes when returned – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says, in line with operative conventions and laws, it will take possession of the 1,130 looted Benin bronzes being expected from Germany. […]
FG reiterates commitment to technical education
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, says the Federal Government will continue to accord priority to technical education. Adamu disclosed this on Saturday in […]
Insecurity: Nigeria’s UK envoy meets Igbo, Yoruba leaders in London
The Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Amb. Sarafa Isola, met with eminent Yoruba leaders and Ohaneze Ndigbo in London on Friday to dialogue on […]
FG/IFAD programme to support 616 farmers with N26m inputs in Niger
The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development Programme (IFAD) -Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) will support 616 farmers with N26 million inputs in […]
Why we postponed Friday’s anti secession rally in Lagos – group
The Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) says its `Anti Secession Agitations’ rally billed for Lagos on Friday has been postponed due to curb COVID-19 spread, among […]
EKEDC sensitises Lagos communities on safety
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has charged its customers in Agbara and Badagry communities in Lagos to be safety conscious. Mr Luke Hosi, the […]
Eld-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 1,170 officials in Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra says it will deployed 1,170 personnel on patrol of highways during the Eld-el-Kabir celebration. The state’s FRSC […]
Buhari urges stronger synergy with States to develop infrastructure
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on state governments to build stronger partnerships with Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies to provide infrastructure that will meet the […]
DPR assures Nigerians of products availability during Sallah
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has assured Nigerians of petroleum products availability during the Sallah holidays. Mr Paul Osu, Head, Public Affairs, DPR, gave […]
Zobe dam: Buhari urges passage of water resources bill
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the National Assembly to pass the National Water Resources Bill, to make potable drinking water more accessible to the public. […]