2023: APC approves lobby committees for youth inclusion
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has authorised the party’s youth wing to set up zonal strategic lobby committees at the State […]
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Foundation calls for stakeholders’ collaboration against forest degradation in Anambra
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Thursday called on communities and stakeholders to collaborate to curb deforestation and forest degradation in Anambra and Nigeria as […]
Ikpeazu explains Abia’s social identification number
Abia Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, on Thursday, said he instituted and enrolled in the Abia State Social Identification Number (ASSIN) to gather data and acquire knowledge […]
Leprosy: FG targets 3,500 people for preventive treatment in Bauchi –official
The Executive Director, National Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Jos, Dr Tahir Dahiru, has said that 3,500 people would be targeted in Bauchi state for the […]
Effective synergy between maritime, oil sectors will drive growth – DPR
Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), says effective synergy between the maritime and oil and gas sectors will […]
DHQ goes tough on issues of rape, human trafficking, others
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria have adopted stringent measures against sexual and gender based violence […]
NCC, Judges brainstorm on ways to adjudicate rise in telecoms conflicts
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Judges from across the country converged on Abuja to brainstorm on legal and regulatory issues in the telecommunications industry. […]
NLC commends NASS for passage of Petroleum Industry Bill
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended the National Assembly (NASS) for passing the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba gave […]
Stakeholders task Nigerians on collaborative effort to fight corruption
Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) with other anti-corruption stakeholders have called on Nigerians to collaborate towards curbing corruption in the country. The […]
Cleric preaches tolerance, peaceful co-existence among Nigerians
Rev. Fr Francis Kusah, Priest-in-charge, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Akwanga, Nasarawa, has urged Christians and other Nigerians to continue to tolerate one another and engage […]
Oshiomhole expresses ‘relief, great pleasure’ as Matawalle joins APC
The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has welcomed the Zamfara State governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle to the ruling […]
SEC approves 7 NGX’s derivatives contracts
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited has announced that it has received approval for seven derivatives contracts from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June […]
NEITI commends NASS on passage of PIB
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has welcomed with excitement, the bold step by both chambers of the National Assembly to pass the Petroleum […]
APC Chairmanship aspirant says dialogue critical to addressing wrangling within party
Mr Sunny Moiedafe, a chairmanship aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Adamawa says effective dialogue is critical to addressing perceived wrangling within the […]
CVR: INEC launches portal amid security concerns
(NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says physical registration in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will commence on July 19. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood […]
Access to safe water still a challenge – WaterAid
WaterAid Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, on Wednesday said that access to sustainable and equitable safe drinking water remained a challenge in Nigeria. Mrs Evelyn Mere, […]
Insurgency: New Theatre Commander assumes duty in Maiduguri
The new Theatre Commander for the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, on Friday assumed duty in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. […]
NITDA presents innovation, entrepreneurship policy draft
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday presented the Nigeria Digital Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Startup Policy (NDIESP) reviewed draft designed for a digital […]
Learn from 8 peaceful years of Ajimobi’s administration, APC tells Makinde
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, to learn from the eight peaceful years of former Gov. Abiola Ajimobi’s […]
New Edo NSCDC Commandant assumes office in Benin
Mr Udoeyup Aniekan, the new Edo Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has assumed office in Benin. This is contained in […]
Danbatta seeks stakeholders’ support for ubiquitous ICT adoption
…As Huawei donates ICT Lab to Alma Mater The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has urged […]
Constructive engagement, dialogue panacea to meaningful devt. – Uzodimma
Imo Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has called for constructive engagement and dialogue among all stakeholders in the state, saying it is only through it that […]
SEMA monitors hazard mapping excercise in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Emergency Management (KADSEMA) on Thursday commenced monitoring of ongoing hazard mapping and profiling exercise in the state. The Agency had deployed officials […]
JUSUN strike suspension: Lawyers express different views
Some Lagos-based lawyers have described as laudable, suspension of the 64-day-old strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The lawyers told the News […]
2022 Census: NPC assures of accurate head count in Nasarawa
Mr Silas Agara, Commissioner, representing Nasarawa state at the National Population Commission (NPC) has assured the state of accurate population figure during the proposed 2022 […]