FAO lauds Nigeria for rural transformation, sustainable development
By Bukola Adewumi The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the (FAO)has commended Nigeria for taking the right steps to address the slow and negative trend […]
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FG seeks effective, sustainable irrigation practice in Nigeria
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, has urged relevant stakeholders to shift from traditional and unregulated irrigation practices to sustainable land and water […]
NDE trains 100 youths on sustainable agriculture
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), in Jigawa, has commenced the training 100 youths, including women on sustainable agriculture. Malam Abubakar […]
2023 Elections: NLC demands restructuring for sustainable development
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has called for restructuring that would bring good governance, sustainable development and social justice as the country approaches […]
Sustainable energy access central to all Nigeria’s developmental goals–Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says providing clean, sustainable and reliable energy access is tied to almost all Nigeria’s development goals.Osinbajo’s Spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a […]
Combating Cybercrime through Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
By Amina Mukhtar Na’abba Crime has been a major subject of concern throughout human history. No society is free of crime, and cybercrime is the […]
Bayelsa Govt yet to collect N17bn Agric loan, borrowing plans sustainable — Commissioner
The government of Bayelsa on Thursday stated that it had yet to receive a N17 billion loan facility approved by Bayelsa state legislature for development […]
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 […]
ECOWAS will continue to sustain democratic rule in sub-region — Speaker
Dr Sidie Tunis, Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament, has assured that the Community’s institutions remain committed to promoting the principles of human rights, democracy, rule of law, […]
Disaster Risk Reduction: Farouq moves to reduce vulnerabilities, build resilience
….calls for increased international partnership By Chimezie Godfrey The Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq has said that the ministry is working on reducing vulnerabilities and […]
‘We will ensure irreversible stage on Ajaokuta’ – Adegbite
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite has said the ongoing efforts by the Buhari administration will ensure an irreversible stage on […]
EFCC arraigns ex-governor’s aide, wife for money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned Mr Embelakpo Apere and his wife, Beauty, before a Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa. […]
FG moves to achieve clean cooking targets in NDC
… Says more than 90,000 Nigerian women, children die annually from firewood smoke By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Federal Government has organised 2021 Nigeria Clean cooking Forum, […]
Independence Day: Akeredolu advocates urgent restructuring, says time to renegotiate is now
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has called for urgent restructuring of the country to reflect the diversity and address the various misunderstandings and high […]
Chamber of Commerce in Japan celebrates Nigeria at 61
The Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (NCCIJ) has congratulated Nigeria at her 61st Independence celebration. In a congratulatory message communicated to the […]
IGR: Nami canvasses value for taxpayers’ money
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, has encouraged governments at all tiers to ensure that tax-compliant citizens enjoy the value […]
Climate change has intensified sanitation, water crisis, says WaterAid
Climate change has intensified sanitation and the water crisis, according to WaterAid, a non-governmental organisation focused on the water and sanitation sector. “The climate clock […]
Make Ajaokuta Steel revival, Buhari’s legacy project, Dr Adebayo tells Minister
‘’For the revival and sustainable Ajaokuta Steel Plant, Science and Technology is a sure driver of the Industrialization process’’ This was the view of Dr. […]
Doctors’ Strike: Aremu urges Doctors to respect NIC Order
As the Health Authorities and the striking doctors continue to bicker, an appeal has gone to the striking National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to […]
AfDB to spend $1m on modernising Africa’s aging hydropower stations
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a one-million-dollar grant for the modernisation of Africa’s aging hydropower […]
‘Nigerian law enforcement system, aiding impunity of human traffickers’ – House of Rep Committee Chair, Akande-Sadipe
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has berated the Nigerian law enforcement agencies, the Police Force and the weak Judicial […]
FUTA Council rewards outstanding award winning students
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology, Akure has rewarded two outstanding students who recently won national and international awards in their fields […]
Shell donates multimillion Dollar project to Maritine University
Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has described the phase one of infrastructure projects donated to the Nigerian Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Delta State […]
NIRSAL secures financing from banks for poultry production,cocoa export in Cross River
The Poultry and Cocoa Value Chains in Cross River State have received a much-needed boost that is expected to generate significant gains for the local […]