By Emmanuel Afonne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria’s energy sector has faced major infrastructure gaps, especially in the midstream and downstream gas sub-sector. In spite of the country’s abundant natural gas reserves, limited processing plants, poor storage and distribution systems have clogged the wheel of progress. MoreContinue Reading
Projects By Angela Atabo The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced plans to commence nationwide ground-breaking ceremonies for its housing projects and has urged Nigerians to register early to benefit from affordable housing opportunities. FHA Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mr Oyetunde Ojo, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
Drugs By Abdullahi Mohammed Roche, an International pharmaceutical company in collaboration with the National Healthcare Insurance Authority (NHIA) have unveiled subsidised cancer medication drugs at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). Mr Babarinde Olayode, Policy Lead at Roche International, made the announcement at the official launch of a cutContinue Reading
Loan By Polycarp Auta University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has rejected the Federal Government’s loan scheme for university lecturers and other workers in tertiary institutions. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, the chairman of the union in the university, said this during a press conference onContinue Reading
Wage By Peter Okolie Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state. Uzodimma made this known during a meeting with various labour union leaders on Tuesday night at the Government House in Owerri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
Protest By Joan Nwagwu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, has joined the nationwide protest demanding payment of withheld salaries, arrears of wage awards, and implementation of a renegotiated agreement. Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, Chairman of UniAbuja ASUU, told journalists on Tuesday in Abuja that theContinue Reading
Ban By Salisu Sani-dris President Bola Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw sheanuts to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced the president’s directive during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the Brazil, paving the way for direct flights between both countries. This is contained in a statement by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, in Abuja.Continue Reading
Deployment By Sumaila Ogbaje The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to activate a 260,000-strong rapid deployment counter-terrorism brigade to strengthen the fight against terrorism in the subregion. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, made this known at the inaugural African Chiefs of DefenceContinue Reading
Appointment By Emmanuel Oloniruha The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed Umar Damagum as the substantive National Chairman of the party until its elective national convention scheduled for November. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the confirmation was one of the keyContinue Reading
