Diri’s tourism aide advocates preservation of forest resources
By Nathan Nwakamma Dr Piriye Kiyaramo, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa Governor on Tourism has called for an end to the consumption and production […]
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MRA Calls on Federal Government to Allocate Resources to Public Institutions in 2023 Budget for FOI Implementation
Lagos, Thursday, November 24, 2022: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government to demonstrate a commitment to transparent and accountable governance by ensuring that all Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are provided with resources in the 2023 National Budget for the effective implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
Nigeria survival lies with non-oil resources – NEPC
By Peter Amine The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says the nation’s economic survival lies with non-oil products. NEPC Trade Promotion Advisor Bello Noma stated […]
NUC wants Open Educational Resources policy to fit in Nigerian universities system
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has stressed the need for the Open Educational Resources Policy (OER) to fit into the Nigerian Universities System (NUS) for greater […]
UNICEF urges states to commit more resources to welfare of children, women
By Polycarp Auta The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has advised state governments to commit more resources toward improving the welfareof children and women. Dr Tushar […]
Court jails ex-Water Resources Minister 3 months for N450m fraud
By Martha Nyam A Federal High Court in Jos on Tuesday sentenced former Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Ochekpe and two others for N450 million […]
Nigeria has resources to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines—expert
Dr Okai Aku, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) on Tuesday said Nigeria had the human and material resources to deliver on the […]
P&ID:EFCC Witness Details Transfers By Nolan to Goidel Resources
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, February 14, 2022, presented its first witness in the money laundering trial of James Richard Nolan, […]
Even distribution of resources, welfare packages, my priority- Latinwo
Alhaji Lanre Latinwo, Administrator, Lagelu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ibadan in Oyo State, has assured people of even distribution of resources and all-round […]
SERAP asks court to stop Buhari from spending N26bn on travels, meals, others
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to “stop President Muhammadu Buhari from spending N26bn in the […]
FG’s Gas Expansion Project: The journey begins with training programme in Abuja -See photos
As part of efforts to actualize the gas expansion project of the Federal Government, a training programme has commenced on how to convert vehicles to […]
JAMB remits N3.51bn operating surplus to Treasury
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has remitted the sum of N3.51b to the national treasury as part of its 2021 operating […]
Of Wachakal Airport, Wastage and the Bandits In Government, By Hassan Gimba
When the news hit the airwaves that the federal government had budgeted N6.3 billion to build an airport at Wachakal, in Yobe State, 130 kilometres […]
President Buhari’s visit to Saudi Arabia highlights: Inequalities breed unrest
By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari had a very successful visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the high which is the symbolization of our […]
SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to order recovery of ‘missing N881bn in 367 MDAs’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that over ₦880bn of public […]
AGF Idris to FCE Zaria: ‘Exercise financial prudence’
The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris,FCNA has urged the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Zaria to entrench prudence and accountability […]
Corruption impacts Peace, Security, ICPC Chairman tells Defence College
The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, has stated that “Corruption impacts development, peace and security” of […]
Insecurity: Tambuwal reiterates support for Nigerian Army
… urges COAS to review operations in Northwest By Chimezie Godfrey The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has reaffirmed his commitment to support the […]
Osinbajo, Abiodun, Kwankwaso others grace burial of Isiaka’s mother in Ogun
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun were among dignataries that on Sunday graced the burial ceremony of Alhaja Kuburat Isiaka, mother […]
Fund bane of mathematics development in Nigeria says Maths Centre boss
Prof. Promise Mebine Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre (NMC), says inadequate funding is the bane of mathematics development in the country. Mebine disclosed this during […]
2022 budget’ll be ready before December 16, says Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has assured that the National Assembly is determined to pass the 2022 budget before the year […]
Onu: FG focused on building world class institutions
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the Ministry is focused on building a Ministry that is recognised as […]
Buhari to MDAs: Give priority to indigenous professionals on projects
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) to give priority to indigenous professionals for planning, design and execution of national […]
MDAs sabotaging Buhari’s efforts to provide critical infrastructure – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has raised the alarm that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government are out to sabotage the efforts of […]
Islamic Movement in Nigeria cautions UN body over ‘malicious’ security report
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has cautioned the United Nations Department of Safety and Security office in Abuja over a “malicious” statement it issued on […]