Morals By Dorcas Jonah Prof. Godwin Akper, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Technology, Innovation, and Research, National Open University, Abuja, has urged Nigerians to reclaim their moral values to stem ‘Japa syndrome’. “Japa Syndrome” refers to the significant wave of Nigerians emigrating to other countries in search of better opportunities, security, and aContinue Reading
Tinubu By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani President Bola Tinubu will address the 80th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on Sept. 24. A revised provisional list of speakers obtained by the Correspondent of the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
Convocation By Mohammad Tijjani The Director-General General (D-G) of the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu will significantly stabilise and develop the Nigerian economy. He stated this on Wednesday in Kaduna at the Nigerian Defence Academy’s (NDA) 23rd Convocation LectureContinue Reading
Food By Kingsley Okoye President Bola Tinubu has ordered a Federal Executive Council committee to further crash prices of food items across the country. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi stated this on Wednesday in Abuja, while presenting a paper at a one- dayContinue Reading
Growth By Desmond Ejibas Federal Government says Nigeria has projected a significant rise in industrial contribution to GDP, targeting 25 per cent growth between 2025 and 2035 under a newly validated strategic framework. Sen. John Owan, Minister of State for Industry, made the remark during a panel session atContinue Reading
Power By Constance Athekame The Federal Government says Nigeria is on the path to achieving a sustainable power sector and ensuring reliable electricity supply for its citizens. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while inaugurating a two-storey building comprising five training workshops andContinue Reading
Collaboration By Chiazo Ogbolu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will collaborate with the Nigerian Army on intelligence sharing and organisation of periodic workshops for security agencies. The Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO) in charge of Lagos and Ogun states, Mrs Ann Oladayo, an Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) saidContinue Reading
Grid By Constance Athekame The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), on Wednesday said that the the national grid collapsed at about 11.23 a.m. The company made this known on its verified twitter handle in Abuja. It said; ”please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due toContinue Reading
Suspension The Cross River House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms Theresa Ushie by 90 days. Mr Elvert Ayambem, Speaker of the Assembly, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10Continue Reading
FG By Abbas Bamalli The Federal Government says it has disbursed N2.086 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to students of higher institutions across the North-West. Alhaji Mukhtar Lawal-Tsagem, Director, National Orientation Agency, Katsina State Directorate, disclosed this in Katsina on Tuesday, while highlighting the achievement of PresidentContinue Reading
