Life-jacket By Diana Omueza The Federal Government has launched a Life-Jacket Initiative, urging water commuters to prioritise safety and adhere strictly to guidelines to prevent recurring boat mishaps nationwide. Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, disclosed this in a statement on Friday by Mrs Anastasia Ogbonna, Director ofContinue Reading
Strike By Justina Auta A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has raised serious concerns over the disruption of malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV interventions in Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The disruption followed an ongoing workers’ strike that had significantly affected the delivery ofContinue Reading
Flooding By Oboh Linus The Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) has advised residents of flood-prone communities across the state to relocate to higher ground to avert loss of lives and property. Mr Benjamin Akwash, Director-General of the Agency, gave the advice on Friday in Awe LGA during a three-dayContinue Reading
Empowerment By Felicia Imohimi The International Trade Facilitators Association (ITFA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are collaborating under the Global Environment Facility-Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP). They have committed to empowering 470 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This initiative was announced during theContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has adopted a National Flood Insurance Policy (NFIP) aimed at addressing the growing threat of flood-related disasters across the country. The initiative was announced on Thursday in Abuja during the Technical Committee Meeting (TCM) on the Development of the National Flood Insurance Policy andContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Sabotage The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has uncovered an emerging coordinated sabotage campaign being waged by a syndicate of known and faceless actors, within and outside the organisation. A statement issued on Friday by the management of NNPC Ltd., said that theContinue Reading
Progress Okeoghene Akubuike Mr Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has lauded the progress made toward realising the vision of Africa’s founding fathers for economic integration. Speaking at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) 2025 in Abuja, Mene underscored the vital role of economicContinue Reading
Railway By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government says it will advance railway track monitoring system across the country for safe and efficient rail operations. Mr Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a team led by Mr MuriloContinue Reading
Campaign By Usman Aliyu Edo Government has called for collective action against drug abuse and trafficking in the state, with a renewed focus on public education, prevention, and community rehabilitation. Mr Andrew Oghenovo, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Monday Okpebholo on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking Control made the call onContinue Reading
Railway By Chiazo Ogbolu The Mining Team of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) intercepted a trailer loaded with railway slippers on 20 June at Missu axis, Bauchi State. The slippers were hidden beneath sacks of sawdust, raising suspicion of deliberate concealment and intent to vandalise public infrastructure.Continue Reading
