Pirates’ attacks: Navy deploys 13 warships, 1,500 troops in Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy on Thursday deployed 13 warships, two helicopters and 1,500 troops in a special military exercise against pirates in the Gulf of Guinea. […]
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Aremu urges women to speak out for financial inclusion, slams military coups
As debate continues on 2022 , N16.39 national budget announced by President Muhammadu Buhari, Women Economic Collectives ( WECs), have been urged to speak out […]
FG moves to address perimeter fences challenges around airports
The Federal Government is working on addressing challenges related to damaged, incomplete and non-existing perimeter fences at the nation’s airports. Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority […]
Chinese President XI writes Buhari, seeks to bolster relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping says his country will use the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Nigeria to promote strategic partnership […]
Nigeria, others to host 4th International Conference on Safe School Declaration
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Nigerian government has said all is set to host the Fourth International Conference on Safe School Declaration. The Minister of Education, Malam […]
Anambra gubernatorial election will be “embarrassingly” transparent – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election will be embarrassingly transparent as it has put facilities in place to […]
Conflict: EU, UNICEF project supports over 5,129 out-of-school children in Borno
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Through the European Union, EU-funded Support to Early Recovery and Resilience Project, implemented by UNICEF, at least 5,129 conflict-affected out-of-school children in […]
WHO Expert Jalal-Eddeen Saleh to discuss new Malaria Vaccine at AUN-Atiku Institute Lecture
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) announces the resumption of its Development and Leadership Lecture series under the auspices of the AUN-Atiku Institute. The first […]
Pandora Papers: CISLAC, PTCIJ call for investigation of indicted people, companies
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the National Chapter of Transparency International (TI) has called on the federal government and all […]
Buhari’s 2022 Budget Speech
2022 BUDGET SPEECH Budget of Economic Growth and Sustainability Delivered By: His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria At the Joint Session […]
World Bank projects Nigeria’s economy to rebound by 2.4% in 2021
The World Bank says Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by 2.4 per cent in 2021 owing to support by the service sector. The Bretton […]
Nigeria produces 2,500 films yearly — UNESCO
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says Nigeria alone produces around 2,500 films a year. UNESCO disclosed this on Tuesday in a new report […]
UBEC to evaluate impact of multi-billion annual interventions in basic education
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Universal Basic Education Commission,UBEC, saidit has put in place modalities to conduct a world-class assessment survey to ascertain learning outcomes in the […]
UNODC commends NIMASA, Navy over sustained efforts in fight against maritime crime
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has commended the Federal Government and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for sustained […]
UNGA 76: Nigeria seeks UN support against counter-terrorism, violent extremism
The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has solicited the support of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) to tackle the scourge of […]
Ginger oil production, the growing green gold in Nigeria
By Agbaji chinedu Ginger is a perennial herb’s rhizome used as a spice, preservative, and medicine. Ginger oil, extracted from the Zingiber officinale herb plant […]
Electoral Forum will deepen understanding of democratic process – Olukoshi
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum recently launched by ‘The Electoral Hub’ will deepen understanding of the electoral process in Nigeria. The Chairman of the […]
Jonathan urges African Leaders to protect continent’s democracies
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called on African leaders to safeguard democracies in the continent through the adherence to the rule of law and […]
‘KDSG tops financial management, transparency rating’ – Official
Kaduna State Government has been ranked as the first subnational in terms of financial management and transparency in public finance management in the country, for […]
NDIC Boss lauds ICPC for reducing Corruption in Public Sector
…New ACTU inaugurated in the Corporation The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Bello Hassan, has commended the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units […]
[SPECIAL REPORT] The state of eHealth in Nigeria: Growth and Challenges
By Tom Chiahemen · Challenges stunt growth of e-Health practice in Nigeria despite immense benefits “When we first introduced electronic medical records (EMR) in the hospital, […]
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 […]
Corruption: CISLAC moves to strengthen accountability networks among CSOs
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre CISLAC/ TI Nigeria has organised an inception meeting on the strengthening of accountability networks among civil […]
FG to establish national technology innovation centres
Dr Ogbonna Onu, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, says the Federal Government will establish national research and technology innovation centres for global competitiveness. […]
Nigeria cannot afford one doctor per 600 patients ratio, says FG
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has said that as a developing country, Nigeria was unlikely to meet the recommendation of the […]