Ngige faults exclusion of labour ministry in draft social protection policy
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has faulted the exclusion of his ministry in the draft National Social Protection Policy. Ngige said […]
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AfDB, MTN sign $0.5m grant-agreement to study women’s access to financial-services
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a grant agreement worth $500,000 dollars with Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), a fintech subsidiary of MTN, for […]
We have zero tolerance for impersonation, malpractice says JAMB Registrar
Prof Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), on Wednesday, said the series of measures introduced to curb impersonation and examination malpractices had […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 159 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it has recorded 159 additional COVID-19 infections, with zero deaths across 11 states of the federation and […]
Four novelists spotlight the craft
The Nuts and Bolts series – by the Abuja Writers Forum, focuses on the craft of the novel for the October 24 edition, via Zoom […]
PDP state officers defect to APC in Yobe
Some state officials and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yobe have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the News Agency of […]
Total Nigeria retires top Executive, Patrick Olinma as EFCC tightens probe
The Global Energy transition has made major oil and gas companies restructure their management and portfolios to be better placed for the future.Therefore it’s not […]
#EndSARS Anniversary: Disappointing that burnt courthouse remains in ruins — Group
A group, Fight Against Corruption in the Judiciary (FIACIJ), says it is disappointing that the Igbosere High Court, Lagos, which suffered arson during the October […]
Gombe govt to partner private sector on development of hippopotamus colony
Gombe State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with private sector initiatives on developing hippopotamus colony around its water banks and harness the huge […]
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. […]
Foundation inaugurates hospital in Abuja to discourage medical tourism
A foundation known as “When In Need” (WIN) has inaugurated a medical facility in Abuja to make impacts on Nigerians and discourage medical tourism. The […]
Uzodimma felicitates Muslims on Eid-el-Maulud
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has felicitated Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of Prophet Mohammad. This is contained in a […]
Fayemi initiates 400 basic school projects in 5 months
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Monday said his administration had initiated more than 400 basic school projects in the last five months. Fayemi made […]
ECCDE taking centre stage in basic Education delivery-Bobboyi
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Hamid Bobboyihas said Early Childhood Care Development and Education, ECCDE, is taking centre stage in […]
Drug abuse, trafficking in Nigeria under control – Marwa
The problem of drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria is “on its way to being under control”, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency […]
NAF denies paying bandits for captured anti-aircraft gun
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied a news report circulating on some media platforms alleging that it paid N20 million to bandits who operate […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 376 new infections in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), hasreported 376 new infections and 35 additional deaths as at Saturday, from the coronavirus pandemic in the country. […]
All police dogs in Lagos command Vaccinated–FAB Officer
The Force Animals Branch (FAB) of the Lagos Police command, says it Four Police Dogs currently maintained were vaccinated up to date. The Officer in […]
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 […]
Fund bane of mathematics development in Nigeria says Maths Centre boss
Prof. Promise Mebine Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre (NMC), says inadequate funding is the bane of mathematics development in the country. Mebine disclosed this during […]
FG engages youths on voluntary donation to improve blood services
The Federal Government on Saturday engaged youths on voluntary blood donation to improve blood services as an effective way of boosting the health system in […]
Older persons not dead woods, says Eze Ajoku
Sen. Eze Ajoku, President, Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN), says that older persons are not dead woods. Ajoku […]
Electronic vote transfer, direct primaries ‘ll strengthen democracy – APC Diaspora
APC Diaspora presidential hopeful, Dr Philip Idaewor says electronic transfer of votes and mandatory direct primaries for political parties will strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. He said […]
World Food Day: NGO appeals for collective actions to improve food systems
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a non-governmental organization (NGO), says it is pertinent for the country to kickstart the implementation of priority actions […]
Agric sector lifts 4.2m Nigerians out of poverty in 2 years — Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, on Friday, said that 4.2 million Nigerians had been lifted out of poverty, through the […]