Bioethics will impact on morals of Nigerians- NABDA official
An official and a Moderator of the National Bioethics Committee (NBC), Dr Chitu Princewill, has expressed optimism that the establishment of the committee will impact […]
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Institute urges NASS to pass laws that will impact on lives of Nigerians
By Naomi Sharang The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has urged the National Assembly to pass laws that will impact on the […]
NEMA, stakeholders strategise to avert, reduce disaster impact
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and stakeholders in disasters management say they are strategising on ways to avert disasters and reduce its impact when […]
Lalong restates commitment to transparency, frugality in governance
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has restated his government’s commitment to transparency and frugal utilisation of resources. A statement by the Director of Press and […]
Kebbi state to hold LG poll on Feb. 5
The Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC) has scheduled the state local government councils poll for Feb. 5, 2022. Alhaji Aliyu Mera, Chairman, KESIEC said […]
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 […]
Prison Fellowship Nigeria set to support vulnerable children in Nasarawa State
Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PFN), a faith-based NGO, says it is set to support 47 vulnerable and “at-risk’’ children in Nasarawa State on education, safety, healthcare, social […]
Electoral Bill: Forum frowns at Senate’s choice of direct primaries
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum an initiative of the Electoral Hub has frowned at the Senate’s decision to restrict parties to conducting direct primaries. […]
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), […]
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, shun conspiracy theories – ECOWAS Speaker
Dr Sidie Tunis, Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has encouraged community citizens to take COVID-19 vaccines and shun all forms […]
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 […]
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 […]