Farmer seeks FG, states’ interventions to tackle high poultry inputs cost
A poultry farmer, Mrs Juliana Ibitoye, has appealed to the federal and state governments for interventions that will help to reduce the price of poultry […]
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FRSC begins “Special Intervention Patrol” to curb road crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has begun an operation tagged “Special Intervention Patrol” to address the high rate of Road Traffic Crashes (RTC), in […]
Kaduna Govt develops operational plan for quality nutrition interventions in LGAs
The Kaduna State Government has begun the development of 2022 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), for Local Government Committee on Food and Nutrition, to improve the […]
Enugu Neuropsychiatric Hospital hails Buhari for impactful interventions
The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the Federal Government-funded COVID-19 interventions that are yielding positive impact on service delivery in […]
MAWA Foundation calls for National Teachers Minimum Wage
The Media Advocacy West Africa Foundation having carried out a study on teachers wages across the Nigerian state, which findings revealed teachers receive terrible wages, […]
Corruption: Nigeria loses $2.9 billion yearly from tax incentives to corporations – Rafsanjani
By Chimezie Godfrey The Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International TI, Nigeria, Auwal Rafsanjani says Nigeria loses $2.9 […]
FG moves to address perimeter fences challenges around airports
The Federal Government is working on addressing challenges related to damaged, incomplete and non-existing perimeter fences at the nation’s airports. Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority […]
Kafanchan assault referral Centre records 77 cases in September – Manager
The Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, recorded 77 cases in September, the Centre Manager, Mrs Grace […]
NEMA calls for proactive measures to prevent disasters in Niger, Kwara
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for proactive measures to forestall the occurrence of natural and human induced phenomena that result in disasters. […]
25m Nigerians risk job losses over poultry industry crisis —PAN
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has said that the current feed challenges facing the multi-billion naira poultry industry may take almost 20 to 25 […]
Insurgency: Zulum distributes N84m to returnees in Banki town
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has distributed N84 million as livelihood support to 2,200 returnee families in the commercial border town of Banki in Bama […]
FG inaugurate 2021 malaria indicator survey to generate appropriate data
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Wednesday said that the 2021 Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey (NMIS) would generate the much needed data to […]
1 in 6 young Nigerians suffer impact of COVID-19 on mental health- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has said 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15- 24 often feel depressed or have little interest […]
NGO inaugurates climate smart agriculture for women in Kaduna
The Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), an NGO, has inaugurated Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) for small-land-holder women farmers in Kaduna State to boost food […]
Stop de-marketing Nigeria’s economy – Senator Uba Sani
…. Urges Support for the CBN The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Uba Sani has cautioned that […]
FCT Board restates commitment to quality education
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secondary Education Board, has reiterated its commitment to provide quality education for residents of the territory. Mr Yahaya Muhammad, Chairman […]
Gains of joint efforts against insurgency
By Barnabas Joshua The tide has definitely turned in the protracted war of attrition against Boko Haram insurgents and their bandit offshoots. The insurgents have […]
UBEC to evaluate impact of multi-billion annual interventions in basic education
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Universal Basic Education Commission,UBEC, saidit has put in place modalities to conduct a world-class assessment survey to ascertain learning outcomes in the […]
Jesus goal earns Manchester City win over Chelsea
A second-half goal from Gabriel Jesus earned Premier League champions Manchester City a deserved 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday and inflicted a first defeat […]
UNICEF urges Zamfara gov’t to budget for child development
The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF), on Wednesday urged stakeholders in Zamfara to develop new concept of budget process that would influence public finance investment […]
UNGA: Argentina seeks FG’s support for White Helmets Resolution adoption
By Chimezie Godfrey The government of Argentina has sought the support of the federal government in endorsing the White Helmets Resolution at the forthcoming UN […]
APC chieftains laud Oluremi Tinubu at 61
Rep. James Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency) has congratulated Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, (Lagos- Central) wife of former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as she […]
Buhari approves hosting of International Summit on Primary Health Care
In a bid to build on milestones attained in managing the coronavirus pandemic, President Muhammadu Buhari has given his consent to Nigeria’s hosting an international […]
YPP wants education sector reorganised
The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has called wants educational system reorganised to prepare Nigerian youth to be more innovative and globally competitive. The party made […]
WHO asks for commitments on maternal, newborn health
Every day, approximately 800 women and 6,700 babies lose their lives around the time of childbirth. In addition, nearly 5,400 babies are stillborn daily, with […]