China to further release metal reserves to ease commodity price hikes
China would further release its state reserves of copper, aluminum and zinc to ensure stable prices of commodities and ease cost pressure on firms, the […]
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Level of transparency has improved in oil, gas sector — Expert
A Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics, Omowunmi Iledare, says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has brought improved level of transparency and accountability to the oil […]
17 patients of Northwest China quake leave hospital — Official
Some 17 people injured in a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in northwest China’s Qinghai Province were discharged from hospital on Thursday morning, local authorities said. The earthquake, […]
Africa Day: Labour institute DG salutes Buhari, African leaders on commitment to continental peace
Comrade Issa Aremu, Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MlNlLS), llorin, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari and other African leaders on […]
Bagudu tasks NIPSS on shoring up nation’s revenue
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has tasked the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, Jos, to come up with tenable ways, to […]
ACF calls Kaduna Govt, Labour to order amid crippling strike
The Arewa Consultative Forum,ACF has called on Kaduna State Government and NLC reconsider their positions as the ongoing strike action cripples the state. National Publicity […]
Putin, Biden agree to discuss strategic stability issues, arms control – Envoy
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to maintain dialogue on strategic stability issues, such as arms control and emerging security […]
Eid-el-Fitri: FRSC deploys 1,295 personnel in Ogun
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Command, says it will deploy 1,295 personnel for special patrol during the Eid-el-Fitri celebration. Mr Ahmed Umar, FRSC Sector Commander […]
Petroleum Sector Reforms: Let’s say no to the cannibals, By Ojie Ejemhen
There is no doubt that the downstream sector of the nation’s petroleum industry requires fundamental reforms to restructure its operations and reset its priorities and […]
Kidnapping : Ogun students seek adequate protection on campuses
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun chapter, has called on the state government to provide adequate protection for students in all the tertiary […]
W/Bank programme is transforming lives of vulnerable people in Zamfara – Emir
The Emir of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, has commended the World Bank-assisted Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) for touching […]
27, 000 persons receive COVID-19 vaccine in C/River – Official
The Director-General, Cross River Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong, says no fewer than 27,000 residents have taken a jab the AstraZeneca vaccine in […]
How Kogi handles security challenges — Bello
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says his administration has succeeded in providing adequate security in the state by enhancing citizens’ involvement in the fight against […]
Book on First Lady, Aisha Buhari, for public presentation
The Office of the First Lady of Nigeria, in collaboration with Women and National Development (WAND), an NGO, will on Thursday, April 8, in Abuja […]
COVID-19: NPHCDA vaccinates 638,291 people in March 2021
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says 638, 291 people have received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, as of March […]
Easter: Police synergise with Amotekun, others against possible security breach in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has synergised with Amotekun corps and other security agencies to provide adequate security for residents during the […]
Buhari, Osinbajo, Sylva for “Decade of Gas” conference
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside Vice President Yemi Osibajo and the Minister of Stater for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva will feature in the […]
WHO adds Janssen vaccine to list of safe, effective emergency tools against COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday listed the COVID-19 vaccine Ad26.COV2.S, developed by Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), for emergency use in all countries and […]
Kebbi govt. takes delivery of 57,810 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines
The Kebbi government says it has taken delivery of 57,810 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the Federal Government.The state’s Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Muhammad […]
Ondo State gets new Head of Service
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the appointment of Mr John Adeyemo as the new Head of the Ondo State Public Service. This is contained in […]
Gabkwet assumes duty as NAF Director of Public Relations, Information
Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet has assumed duty as the 17th Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Gabkwe took over from AVM […]
UNESCO, Japan to empower Nigerian women, girls in marginalised communities
Japan and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have agreed to empower Nigerian women and girls in marginalised communities. This is contained […]
INEC to conduct capacity building workshop for VEP staff
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) says it will conduct a capacity building workshop for its Voter Education and Publicity staff at the Headquarters and States. […]
Benin Stormwater Project: Situating Godwin Obaseki’s self-indicting verdict in the proper context
By Osaro Osayande On Monday, February 22, 2021, Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki decided to remind Nigerians that there is a government in the state’s […]
Runsewe urges Envoy designates to promote Nigeria’s cultural economy abroad
Chief Segun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called on Ambassador designates to promote Nigerian cultural economy in their new places […]