Nigeria determined to be major global player in space technology – Minister
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the Federal Government will continue to support the development of key and […]
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North East Children’s Trust graduates 154 students
Dr Mariam Masha, Executive Secretary, North East Children’s Trust (NECT), said that it has graduated 154 students at its Learning Centre, Maiduguri. Masha stated this […]
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 […]
NPA MD says Nigeria poised to become Africa’s maritime hub
Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Mohammed Bello-Koko says the organisation is poised to leverage Nigeria’s status as Africa’s biggest economy to […]
Civilian casualties rise, inspite of progress in eliminating cluster bombs- UN
Casualties caused by lethal cluster munitions continued to increase in 2020, despite progress in efforts to eliminate these weapons, a UN-backed civil society report said […]
End communications shutdown in Zamfara, Katsina, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and the Nigerian Communications […]
Echoes of K.O. Mbadiwe, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has raised an issue that appears to have escaped us as we labour to explain to ourselves why […]
SERAP sues FG, seeks details of ‘payment of N729bn to poor Nigerians’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos “to compel the Federal Government to disclose details […]
How to build, sustain Cooperative Societies – Samuel Ayodele
– A former President of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited, Mr. Samuel Ayodele, has advised Executive Committees (EXCO) […]
NNPC Weekly Review: FG set to implement PIA, says no petrol price increase
In line with the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure an efficient oil and gas sector for economic development in Nigeria, the president not […]
Zambia’s historic youth-driven vote – Indicators for Nigeria
By Matthew Ayibakuro Last week, Zambians elected a new President in a historic vote. Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema won by a landslide against the incumbent, […]
NNPC, CMEC, GE sign càontract for 50MW Maiduguri Emergency Power Project
A significant step towards redeeming the pledge by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to intervene in the perennial electric power supply challenge in Maiduguri, […]
Redirect N4.8bn to monitor WhatsApp calls to pay doctors’ salaries, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to urgently redirect the proposed spending of N4.8bn of public money to monitor WhatsApp messages, […]
Plateau Killings: Lalong tasks residents on community surveillance
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau, has tasked residents in the state on community survellance to fish out criminals perpetrating unrest. The governor made the call […]
COVID-19: NACETEM moves to develop plans to salvage informal sector
The National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) says it will develop concrete and implementable action plans to help informal sector players navigate the uncertainties of […]
Probe spending of N881bn by 367 MDAs without appropriation, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar […]
AGF boosts community policing in Kano state with vehicles’ donation to police, vigilante
Alhaji Ahmad Idris, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), has donated operational vehicles to police and vigilante group to enhance community policing in Kano […]
Bolt raises €600M from global investors for new super-app
Ride-hailing and mobility platform, Bolt, says it has raised €600 million in a funding round for the expansion of its existing mobility and delivery products […]
#TwitterBan: We are monitoring closely repression in Nigeria, says Commonwealth
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC has stated that the Commonwealth is “closely monitoring developments around suspension of Twitter, and allegations […]
FBN Holdings posts N45.2bn PBT in H1
FBN Holdings Plc has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N45.2 billion in its unaudited financial results for the half year (H1) ended June […]
Lagos govt engages stakeholders on Ikeja, Ikorodu junctions upgrade
The Lagos State government said it had engaged stakeholders on access to construction sites at junctions and underpass to ease gridlock on Ikeja and Ikorodu […]
COAS commends traditional rulers’ roles in national unity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. – Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has commended traditional rulers in the country for their fatherly roles in matters affecting national […]
Kaduna Electric condoles with KDSG over demise of former Deputy Governor
The Managing Director of Kaduna Electric, Engr. Garba Haruna has condoled with the Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmed Elrufai over the death of […]
Court fixes Sept 28 to hear SERAP’s suit against Dariye
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has fixed Sept. 28 to hear a suit filed by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) […]
Yobe Govt. assists 191 windstorm victims with relief materials – SEMA boss
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said that the state government had assisted 191 victims of windstorm and flood disasters in Karasuwa […]