President Buhari arrives Maiduguri for official visit
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Maiduguri for a one day official visit. The president, whose visit is to assess security situation in the North East, […]
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Governors to hold virtual meeting on judicial, legislative autonomy
The Governors of the 36 states of the federation plan to hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday to further discuss the issue of financial autonomy […]
PDP receives former Gov Ayade’s aides who refused to join APC
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday received some former appointees of Gov Ben Ayade who refused to decamp […]
Buhari inaugurates Lagos-Ibadan railway service, calls it milestone achievement
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the commercial services of the Lagos-Ibadan railway project, describing it as another milestone in railway transport revival in Nigeria. […]
Niger Govt inaugurates 2021 fertilizer sales for farmers
The Niger Government has began the official sales and distribution of fertilizer for the 2021 wet season at the cost of N8,000 per bag. Gov. […]
Akeredolu urges traditional ruler’s support in tackling insecurity
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has called on traditional rulers to support government’s efforts aimed at tackling insecurity and criminal activities in the state. […]
Afreximbank pledges support for ARSO in harmonising automotive standards in Africa
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged support for African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) in harmonising standards for automotive sector on the continent. This is […]
Navy inaugurates new landing ship tank in UAE
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has commissioned a new Landing Ship Tank (LST) at Damen Shipyard, Sharjah, UAE, to replace its first set of LSTs, an […]
ABU alumni donate N8.9m equipment to Medical College
The MBBS Alumni of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria has donated furniture and medical equipment worth N8.99 million to the university’s College of Medical Sciences. […]
Aregbesola sets-up committee to fast-track presidential mandate
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has set-up a Task Force on the operationalisation of the Presidential Deliverables handed over to the ministry to […]
Kaduna Govt distributes 120,552 free uniforms to junior, senior secondary school students
The Kaduna Government on Wednesday began the distribution 120,552 free uniforms worth N441 million to students in junior and senior secondary schools in the state. […]
Kaduna Govt trains procurement officers on e-procurement
The Kaduna State Public Procurement Authority (KADPPA) has begun a five-day training of procurement officers of Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Government Councils on e-procurement. […]
Atiku inaugurates 1st fly-over in Adamawa
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has inaugurated the Total Junction fly-over bridge in Jimeta, Yola, which is the first of its kind in the North […]
Kano-Kaduna rail line to commence in July says Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that as the ministry was rounding up the Lagos-Ibadan rail project billed to be inaugurated in June, the […]
NGO gives 300 Okada riders free fuel in Ogun
An NGO, Olumide and Stephanie Aderinokun Foundation, on Friday, provided free fuel for Okada riders in Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government areas of […]
We’re committed to one united Nigeria, S/East Governors assure
South East Governors have pledged their commitment to an indivisible and united Nigeria. The Chairman, South East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ebonyi, David Umahi, […]
DPR alternative dispute resolution centre resolves first case
The Oil and Gas Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) has resolved its first case in line with the objective of the Federal Government for speedy […]
NAICOM inaugurates working groups for IFRS 17 adoption
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has inaugurated the Sub Working Groups (SWGs) of the Insurance Industry Financial Reporting Working Group (IIFRWG).Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Sunday Thomas, inaugurated […]
India inaugurates 1st batch of indigenous anti-COVID-19 drug
The Indian Government, on Monday, launched the first batch of its indigenous anti-COVID-19 drug, 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG). The drug was developed by the Institute of Nuclear […]
Amaechi inaugurates 11-member committee to probe activities of NPA
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has inaugurated an 11-member committee to investigate activities of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Lagos to connect 100 schools to internet in May – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said the state government would connect no fewer than 100 schools to internet by the end of […]
NMMP: expert seeks employment of more meter installers by DisCos
The Federal Government has been advised to direct Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to employ more installers to fast-track the ongoing National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). […]
Women association set to empower military personnel widows
The Military Widows Association of Nigeria says it is set to empower widows of the Nigerian military personnel to make life better for their family. […]
Film corporation, NBS to inaugurate technical committee on film study May 4
A National Bureau for Statistics-Nigerian Film Corporation joint Technical Committee for a comprehensive study of the Nigerian film industry is to be inaugurated in Abuja […]
NNPC,Total donate medical oxygen plant to Gbagada Hospital
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Total Upstream Nigeria Limited and their partners have donated a medical oxygen plant to the Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos. […]