SEMA monitors hazard mapping excercise in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Emergency Management (KADSEMA) on Thursday commenced monitoring of ongoing hazard mapping and profiling exercise in the state. The Agency had deployed officials […]
Infrastructure
Maritime Crimes: Buhari inaugurates new security assets to combat piracy as Nigeria secures convictions
The Federal Government has secured 10 convictions for various maritime offences since the Suppression of Piracy and other Maritime Offences Act was signed into law […]
DPR to establish micro gas distribution centres across Nigeria
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has set up a programme to establish micro Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) distribution centres across the 774 local government […]
FCTA to sustain sanitation, traffic control in satellite towns
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has given assurance that the ongoing sanitation and traffic control around satellite towns would be sustained to achieve Its […]
UniBen VC applauds FG, TETFund for funding projects:
Prof. Lilian Salami, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Benin (UniBen), on Wednesday applauded the Federal Government and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for funding several ongoing […]
Seplat pledges support to FG’s gas-to-power programme
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc says it is making huge investments to increase gas production to support Nigeria’s gas-to-power programme. Mr Roger Brown, Chief Executive […]
FG designates 4 international airports special economic zones
The Federal Government has announced the designation of four international airports, as Special Economic Zones. The Minister of Aviation, Capt. Hadi Sirika, made this disclosure […]
Don’t be afraid to do your job, Abia NSCDC boss urges personnel
Mr Vincent Ogu, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia Command, has charged operatives of the command not to despair in discharging their […]
NLNG reveals multi-billion Dollar dividends, tax payments to FG, signs SPA deals
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas,NLNG has revealed multibillion payments as dividends and taxes among others to the Federal Government. This was disclosed Tuesday by Tony […]
Nigeria, Twitter and Other Stories, By Reuben Abati
“Omo, I see you are still on Twitter. How you dey take do am? Come and teach your brother…” “Eishhh, Ishhh…Will you keep quiet?” “But […]
Buhari’s administration building infrastructure for growth, prosperity- APC group
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Legacy Awareness and Campaign Group, says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is setting new pace in infrastructure development in Nigeria, […]
FG says digital technology key to reducing crude oil production cost
The Federal Government says deployment of digital technology is key to reducing the Unit Operating Cost (UOC) of producing crude oil in Nigeria to $10 […]
Sirika urges NASS to enact stiffer punishment for public asset vandalism
Sen. Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation has called on the National Assembly to legislate stiffer punishment for public asset vandalism. Sirika made the call […]
COVID-19: Unilorin gets molecular lab for testing infectious diseases
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has flagged-off the construction of an ultra-modern Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). […]
Northern women association says Nigeria can’t afford another civil war
The Amalgamation of Northern Women Association in Nigeria, has said the country cannot afford another civil war because of its attendant negative effects, especially on […]
We’ll enforce national character on Federal Colleges’ admissions – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Education has said it would enforce national character for admission of students into Federal Unity Colleges. The Minister of Education, Mallam […]
76,855 sit for Unity College entrance examination–FG
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu on Saturday said that 76,855 students sat for the 2021 National Common Entrance Examinations (NCEE) across the country. […]
Wike commits N5bn to infrastructure development at Law School, Yenagoa
Rivers Government has committed five billion naira to development of facilities at the Yenagoa campus of the Nigerian Law School. The state Gov. Nyesom Wike […]
Constitution amendment: Only 10 of 196 FCT districts fully developed — Minister
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, says only 10 out of the 196 districts of the FCT are fully developed […]
FRSC commander says use of bicycles can reduce road crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Command says there is need to use bicycle as a means of transportation so as to reduce Road […]
USAID supports Nigeria with $9.98m for WASH projects in N/West
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has supported Nigeria with 9.98 million dollars to improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects. This is […]
Bauchi PDP passes vote of confidence on Gov Bala Mohammed
The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has passed a vote of confidence on Gov. Bala Mohammed, for sustaining peace and delivering […]
75 companies bid for concession of 12 federal highways
A total of 75 companies are bidding for 12 federal roads to be concession under the first phase of the Highway Development Management Initiative (HDMI). […]
NIHORT Boss lauds Makinde’s performance in agriculture development
Dr Abayomi Olaniyan, Executive Director, National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), Ibadan, has commended the giant stride of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in agriculture development. Olaniyan spoke […]
FMDQ lists Fidson Healthcare maiden CP on its platform
FMDQ Securities Exchange Ltd., has approved the quotation of the Fidson Healthcare Plc N4.50 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) under its N10 billion CP […]