Agbaegbu, biodiversity expert leads EWHC-Nigeria to Africa Climate Week
Biodiversity expert from Nigeria, Mrs Edel-Quinn Agbaegbu, is lined up to present a speech today as a stake holder invitee and also lead Every Woman […]
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El-Rufai sues for peace, harmony in Kaduna communities
By Chimezie Godfrey The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has appealed to communities to work for the peace, harmony and economic development of the […]
Obaseki flags off N-CARES programme
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Thursday, flagged off the Nigeria Coronavirus (COVID-19) Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (N-CARES) programme under which 12,494 smallholder farmers […]
APC mourns Risikat Adegeye, ex-Lagos Assembly lawmaker
The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the immediate family of Ms Risikat Adegeye, who died on Tuesday at 62.Late Adegeye […]
COVID-19: 20% of Nigeria’s workforce lost employment in 2020 — UNDP/NBS report
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said 20 per cent of Nigeria’s fulltime workforce lost employment during the […]
Dettol to introduce hygiene education curriculum in Lagos schools
Dettol Nigeria says it will be introducing hygiene education curriculum in Lagos schools to encourage good hygiene among students and their families. The General Manager, […]
NANTA President wins media platinum merit award
Mrs Susan Akporiaye, President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has won the 2021 Nigeria Media Platinum Merit Award (NMMA). This is contained in […]
AfDB to spend $1m on modernising Africa’s aging hydropower stations
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a one-million-dollar grant for the modernisation of Africa’s aging hydropower […]
Bauchi state govt. empowers 1,000 unemployed youth in Bogoro, Tafawa Balewa councils
The Bauchi state government has distributed empowerment tools to no fewer than 1,000 unemployed youth, as part of its economic empowerment drive against poverty. Gov […]
FG replies Afenifere, says farm estates not Ruga, Ranches
The Executive Secretary of National Land Development Authority (NALDA), Mr Paul Ikonne says the establishment of 109 Integrated Farm Estate by the Federal Government has […]
GT Bank’s profits dip, posts N93.1bn in 6 months — CEO
Guaranty Trust Bank, now Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N93.1 billion for the six months ended June […]
INEC decries slap-on-the-wrist sanction against electoral malpractices
INEC on Tuesday in Abuja lamented the ridiculously low N1 million sanction provided in the Constitution to punish electoral malpractices by political parties. The slap-on-the-wrist […]
Students return to Edo School after 5 years
Students of the Ekosodin Secondary School, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo, on Tuesday, returned to their school after five years. Their return […]
Manchester City make light work of Arsenal with 5-0 thrashing
Manchester City made light work of thrashing a hapless Arsenal 5-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. It was a result that means the Gunners […]
Oloyede resumes duty, tasks staff on re-dedication, commitment to work
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has urged members of staff of the board on re-dedication and commitment to work […]
NEMA trains stakeholders on emergency response, equipment handling
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Abuja Operations Office, on Tuesday, organised a one-day stakeholders training for emergency responders in the Federal Capital Territory. Mr […]
Bauchi Govt. organises free eye treatment for 500 patients
The Bauchi State Government says at least 500 patients have so far benefitted from its free treatment for different eye diseases in the 20 Local […]
Kaduna Govt. releases N132m to implement nutrition programmes
Kaduna State Government has released N132 million out of the N300 million allocated in the 2021 budget for Kaduna State Nutrition Emergency Action Plan (KADENAP) […]
TETfund hands LAPO MfB merit award for boosting tertiary education –official
The Lift Above Poverty Organization Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB),was on Thursday given a merit award by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) in recognition of […]
Rio to vaccinate residents of poor district as part of field trial
Thousands of residents of a poor district in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro are to be vaccinated against the coronavirus in a pilot […]
AFN assures Nigerians on athletes’ performance, appoints new head of medical commission
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has assured Nigerians of the performance of its athletes ahead of Friday’s track and field events at the ongoing […]
UNILORIN ranked 3rd best varsity in Nigeria – Report
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has been ranked among the top three universities in Nigeria, by AD Scientific Index, a leading global ranking body based in […]
Our plan to lift Ojude Oba Cultural Festival – Ijebu Chamber of Commerce
Ijebu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (IJEBUCCIMA) has unveiled plans to further lift the annual Ojude Oba Cultural Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun to more […]
Sallah : FRSC deploys 1,380 officers, equipment to Ogun
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,380 personnel to ensure safety on highways in Ogun during Eid-El-Kabir celebration.The state Sector Commander of FRSC, […]
AfDB fund raises total capital of $274m since 2011
The African Development Bank (AfDB) fund has raised a cumulative total capital of 274 million US dollars since 2011, Dr Kevin Kariuki, Vice President Power, […]