Tribute to an exemplary Comrade and Leader, By Denja Yaqub
During the years when defiant academics held sway in tertiary schools in Nigeria, there were very many ‘’hot heads’’ even a child […]
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SEPLAT Q1 2021 results show strong cash position of $236.3 million
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), […]
KDSG begins free X-Ray for tuberculosis in children
The Kaduna State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, says it has commenced free chest x-ray for clinical Tuberculosis diagnosis in children.The State Program Manager, Dr […]
NGO trains youths on vocational skills in Enugu
Potter’s Wheel Foundation in collaboration with the Enugu State Ministry of Youths and Sports has announced availability of 54 vocational skills for youths. The President […]
ITF distributes CAC certificates to 6,606 beneficiaries in Bauchi State
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has distributed Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificates of registration to 6,606 beneficiaries in Bauchi State. Mr Joseph Ari, the Director-General […]
First Lady, women centre empower 2,200 women, youths in Borno
The Future Assured programme of Aisha Buhari, the First Lady, in collaboration with the National Women Development Centre (NWDC), have empowered 2,200 women and youths […]
20 inmates to write 2021 UTME at Ikoyi Custodial centre
No fewer than 20 inmates have indicated interest to write the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) […]
NIN: Agency supports enrollment of 2.1m poor, vulnerable in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Residents Registration Agency (KADSRRA) says it is supporting the enrollment of 2.1 million poor and vulnerable captured in the State Social Register […]
Senate mandates committee to provide relief to rainstorm victims in Kogi
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Special Duties to liaise with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to supply relief materials to Olamaboro communities […]
Educationist calls for revival of reading culture in schools
An Educationist, Dr Nosa Aladeselu, says the provision of functional libraries and engagement of qualified guidance counsellors in schools would adequately address some of the […]
Kano Govt. commends Ramadan feeding committee
The Kano State Government has commended the state’s Ramadan Free Feeding Committee for effectively distributing quality food to the less privileged. Commissioner for Information Muhammad Garba gave the […]
EU to send 651,000 vaccine doses to Balkans
The European Union said that it is sending 651,000 Coronavirus vaccine doses to Balkan countries that were not part of the bloc. This marks a […]
Fire guts Oro central market in Kwara
Fire has gutted about 30 shops at the Oro Central Market in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Social Protection Training Programme: Farouq tasks participants on capacity building
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq has challenged participants of the training programme on Social Protection […]
HYPREP: New board Chairman decries sabotage in Ogoni communities
Traditional rulers and youths in Ogoni land have been advised to safeguard public infrastructure from vandals bent on sabotaging efforts of government. This is contained […]
KASU, Maryam Abacha University to jointly award hybrid MSc degrees
The Kaduna State University (KASU), and the Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN), would jointly award hybrid Master of Science (MSc) degrees in Energy […]
Grants: FG tasks states on National Chart of Account
The Federal Government has urged state governments to domesticate the National Chart of Account (NCoA). This is to qualify them for performance-based grants under the […]
NSE unveils mentorship programme to tackle unemployment
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Ikeja branch has unveiled its mentorship programme to address skill gaps and unemployment in the country. The News Agency […]
China has over 3.15m registered organ donation volunteers -official
The number of registered organ donation volunteers in China has crossed 3.15 million, the Red Cross Society of China said on Wednesday. More than 33,000 […]
Group set to boost cooperative farming in Imo, Ebonyi communities
A pro-Igbo group, Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), has established pioneer farm projects in Imo and Ebonyi states to boost cooperative farming in rural communities. Mr […]
Commissioner urges Nasarawa residents to imbibe tree planting culture
Musa Ibrahim-Abubakar, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources in Nasarawa State , has advised its residents to imbibe the culture of tree planting. Ibrahim-Abubakar […]
CBN disburses N1.487trn to boost food security
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has disbursed N1.487 trillion under its various agricultural programmes to boost food security. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin […]
FG pledges increased support for MSMEs
The Federal Government on Monday pledged increased support for Micro Small and Medium scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country to fight unemployment and spur economic […]
Group wants N-Power, SIPs beneficiaries in S/East to speak up on success stories
A group, South East Support for N-Power, has urged beneficiaries of the N-Power and other Social Investment Programmes (SIPs) in the South East, to help […]
NYSC D-G advises corps members to prioritise personal security
Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has advised corps members to give priority to their personal safety in the course […]