NASFAT partners UNICEF on harmful practices against women, girls
The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Faith Society (NASFAT), says it has partnered the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to end harmful practices against women and girls in the country. […]
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Hong Kong welcomes IMF report reaffirming its position as global financial hub
The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday welcomed a report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that reaffirmed its position […]
Senate mourns T.B Joshua
The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday observed a minute silence over the demise of Prophet Temitope Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). […]
Breaking: Nigeria receives £4.2m Ibori loot – Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has confirmed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has received GBP 4,214,017.66 of the […]
Chartered Institute of Directors Bill scales 2nd reading at Senate
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria. The bill was sponsored […]
NSCDC hails Plateau AG over provision of water, office accommodation
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has commended Mr Cyril Tsenyil, Plateau Accountant General (AG), for providing potable water […]
NGO to reward citizens for reporting shady procurement processes
The Follow Taxes, an NGO says it will reward citizens who consistently report irregularities in procurement processes in Kaduna State. The Co-Founder of the NGO, […]
NUC approves upgrade of 3 institutions in Delta
By Chimezie Godfrey National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the upgrade of three institutions in Delta State to full-fledged universities. The institutions are the College […]
PLASU VC: Peace award to Lalong well deserved
Prof. Yohana Izam, Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos on Thursday congratulated Governor Simon Lalong on the peace award bestowed upon him by […]
I pay N1,000 as ”gate fee” every time I visited my late brother in SARs cell
A petitioner, Francis Awulu, told the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)’s Independent panel, that he was asked to pay N1, 000 as ”gate fee” every […]
FUTA Professor, Ibiyinka Fuwape, Wins African Union Scientific Excellence Award
A Professor of Physics at the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA Prof. Mrs. Ibiyinka Fuwape, has been named as one of the winners […]
Anambra Govt partners religious leaders to curb COVID-19 spread
The Ministry of Health in Anambra has urged religious leaders to support its efforts in curbing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to ensure safety of […]
Senate seeks amendment to University Teaching Hospitals Act 1985
The Senate is seeking to amend the University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc) Act No..10 1985, so as to include the Federal University Lafia, […]
Airports Council International names Abuja airport best in Africa
The Airport Council International (ACI) has awarded the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, its Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award 2020, adjudged by their […]
Lagos to host stakeholders’ engagement on red meat value chain
The Lagos State Government is to host stakeholders’ engagement on the Red Meat Value Chain as part of efforts to revamp the red meat industry. […]
Project Nigeria’s image, uphold standards that bring back honour, Buhari tells Ambassadors
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja urged Ambassadors-Designate, Consuls-General, Charge’ D’ Affaires Entitre to continually project the strengths of Nigeria, showcase priorities of the government […]
NCC’s Emergency Communication Centre making far-reaching impact
…As international recognitions underscore project’s impact on Nigerians The activation of Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is making […]
Danbatta receives MoneyReport’s Man of the Year 2020 Award
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has received the prestigious “Man of the Year […]
NNPC bags New Telegraph’s Award for Transparency
The efforts of the Mallam Mele Kyari-led Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to entrench the culture of transparency in the system […]
Kwara Governor’s CPS, Rafiu Ajakaye, bags Award on support for Islamic Education
. Tasks Muslims on resuscitation of Qur’an reading culture as Platforms Montessori School, Ota, graduates first set of Primary 5 pupils with mastery of Qur’an recitation […]
AIG Folawiyo to police officers: ‘Make the difference, keep up the good work’
AIG Zone 17 Akure, AIG David O. Folawiyo psc(+), mni on Tuesday performed the first commendation and awards ceremony for officers of Ondo and Ekiti […]
CSJ canvasses more funding for office of Auditor-General
By Chimezie Godfrey The Executive Director, Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Eze Onyekpere has called for improved funding of the office of the Auditor General […]
Peace Corps Bill passes second reading in the Senate
By Haruna Salami A Bill for an Act to establish the Nigerian Peace Corps passed second reading at the Senate on Tuesday. The Bill, which […]
Zik Prize: Danbatta dedicates award to NCC Board, Management, Staff
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, at the weekend, dedicated his Zik Prize to the board, management […]
Photo News: Ex-Army Spokesman, Brig-Gen SK Usman, bags COMAN Award of Excellence
On Thursday, in recognition of his “outstanding performance as a patriot, security expert and defender of Nigeria” Brigadier General SK Usman,mni (rtd)was […]