By Joshua Olomu The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has expressed its commitment to supporting young creatives as they strive for self-reliance. The ministry made the commitment at the empowerment programme for schoolgirls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part ofContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Presidency has described reports on social media about an arbitration proceeding in Paris to which the Nigerian Government is a party, as fake news. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, in a statement, said the private proceeding, which shouldContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Democratic Front (TDF) has commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for reaching a consensus with the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms over the tax reform bills. In a statement by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, its Chairman, on Saturday, the group said the deal wasContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government has emphasised the need for collaboration among professionals in the built environment. Mr Owodunni Oki, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), made the emphasis at the Implementation of Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP)- Official Opening of Expression of Interest (EOI)Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Friday expressed sadness over the death of Adewunmi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. The lawmaker, who represented Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun, died on Jan. 15, following a brief illness, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Spokesman,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Friday expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) following their endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. President Tinubu lauded the governors for their bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide,Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said his administration’s mission was to have a united Nigeria where every citizen can dream, work and thrive. The President gave the assurance at the 55th Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos. He was represented by the Minister of Education,Continue Reading
Cataract By Kemi Akintokun Some beneficiaries at the ongoing free cataract extraction surgeries sponsored by the the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. Foundation have commended the initiative. The beneficiaries spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Gbagada General Hospital, centre for some of the free surgeriesContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Thursday extolled the virtues of Chief Bisi Akande, the first National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), as he marks another birthday. In a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, Tinubu described Akande, who turned 86 on Thursday,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, DG, World Trade Organisation; Mr Fola Adeola, co-founder of GTBank Plc; and Mr Kola Adesina, MD, Sahara Power Group, on the honorary doctorate degrees conferred on them by the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The University recognised Okonjo-IwealaContinue Reading
