Abuja Airport bags 2020 Service Quality Award
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja has received the 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award from the Airports Council International (ACI). NAIA Airport Manager, […]
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Northern Senators express concern over security situation
By Haruna Salami The security challenges facing the northern parts of the country in particular and Nigeria at large has attracted the attention of the […]
Biden visits Europe on first overseas trip as U.S. PresidentBiden visits Europe on first overseas trip as U.S. President
U.S. President Joe Biden embarked on his first overseas trip on Wednesday where he will meet European partners The president and First Lady Jill Biden […]
Borno Lawmakers back probe into N500m Chibok school rebuilding fund
Two lawmakers from Borno have supported moves by the House of representatives to investigate the N500 million safe school initiative fund earmarked for rebuilding the […]
SWOP: UNFPA restates commitment to bodily autonomy, women empowerment
Ms Ulla Mueller, the Country Representative of UN Population Fund (UNFPA), says the UN will continue to support women and hundreds of thousands of others […]
Reps Committee summons NSA, I-G, others over recovered loot
A House of Representatives Committee has summoned the Inspector-General of Police and the National Security Adviser to appear before it over recovered looted funds from […]
Insecurity: Olujimi, others call for synergy among states
Chief Akin Olujimi, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has called for synergy among states to tackle security challenges confronting the […]
Nigeria has achieved 35% Local Content Compliance, says Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva has said that Nigeria has achieved a significant 35% local content compliance in 2021 from […]
Africa’s milk consumption per annum lower than standard – FAO
Mr Fred Kafeero, the Country Representative of Food and Agriculture (FAO), says Africa’s milk consumption is lower than 40 litres per person yearly. Kafeero said […]
Buhari wins 2021 Trophée Babacar Ndiaye
President Muhammadu Buhari has been named winner of the 2021 Great Builder Super Prize for Trophée Babacar Ndiaye, taking over from Abdel Fattah al-Sissi of […]
EFCC seized jewellery worth N14.6bn, houses worth $80m from ex-minister Diezani
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has seized jewellery worth N14 billion from former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke.The EFCC Chairman, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, made this […]
WHO, China’s NHC warn of growing smoking risks
More than one million people in China are killed by smoking-related diseases each year. The number will double by 2030 should the current smoking trend […]
AKK Gas project will revive ailing industries, create jobs – Ganduje
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has said that the Ajaokuta, Kaduna, Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline project would have huge economic impact and create jobs […]
NCC seeks more stakeholder support on Copyright protection
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called for more stakeholder support in the protection of Intellectual Property (IP) in the country. Mr Joseph Ajang, NCC […]
242 fistula patients treated in Borno – Surgeon
Dr Emmanuel Filibus, Fistula Surgeon and Head of Clinical Services, Maiduguri Specialists Hospital, said a total of 242 fistula patients were treated and attended to at […]
Spotlight Initiative: UNFPA restates commitment to building capacity of partners
Ms Ulla Mueller, the Country Representative of UN Population Fund (UNFPA) in Nigeria has restated the commitment of the fund toward improving core programming abilities of […]
UNFPA, KOICA country representatives visit IDPs camps in Borno
The Country Representative of UN Population Fund (UNFPA), Ms Ulla Elisabeth Mueller, and Country Director, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Mr Woo Chan Chang, commenced […]
Sule pledges improved security in Keana LGA
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has pledged to put in place necessary measures to improve security in Keana Local Government Area of the state.Sule […]
NDLEA intercepts N8billion cocaine, arrests drug kingpin at Lagos airport
. Seizes $24,500 offered as bribe to compromise investigation A Brazil based drug kingpin has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement […]
Reps call on FG to ensure speedy resolution of JUSUN’s strike
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to ensure speedy resolution of the lingering strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria […]
Bill on transition procedure for President, Vice President elect passes 2nd reading
A Bill for an Act to provide for the procedure and ceremony for transition and assumption of office for the President and Vice President elect […]
Reps make case for virtually impaired students
The House of Representatives has advised the Ministry of Education to adopt a policy that would ensure inclusive education for the visually impaired students in […]
Kaduna strike: We are committed to dialogue – NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) says it is committed to its principle of dialogue and social bargaining for the benefit of disengaged workers in Kaduna […]
2023: Nasarawa has no alternative for Sule – Speaker
Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, says there is no alternative to Gov Abdullahi Sule and All Progressive Congress ( APC) in […]
Lagos State eyes community tourism to boost revenue
Lagos State is looking toward a comprehensive development of grassroots tourism to boost internally-generated revenue. Mrs Adenike Adedoyin-Ajayi, Permanent Secretary at the state’s Ministry of […]