By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Nigeria has canvassed global support for the proposed State Police, saying the initiative will improve public trust, boost accountability and enhance internal security nationwide. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, stated this while hosting UN Police Advisers in New York. Ibrahim said PresidentContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders in Nigeria’s publishing industry have called for a stronger regulatory framework to reposition the sector and address growing challenges affecting book production in the country. They made the call during a roundtable discussion organised by the Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) on Thursday in Lagos. The stakeholders,Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The wife of the Governor of Niger, Hajiya Fatima Bago, on Wednesday empowered 250 petty traders and vulnerable women with N100,000 each. Speaking during the programme in Minna, Bago said the initiative was aimed at supporting widows, petty traders and less-privileged women across the state. She explainedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has denied being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as reported in the media. He said this in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, while acknowledging that heContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has clarified reports regarding the approval of a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants. In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs Eno Olotu, the office saidContinue Reading
Driven by its commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) is partnering with the Niger State Government to fast-track industrialisation, unlock investment opportunities, and create sustainable wealth in the State. A statement from the Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said currently the company was partneringContinue Reading
By Prudence Arobani Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent global action to address rising geo-political tensions, arms proliferation and emerging security threats confronting the international community. Ibrahim made the call while welcoming participants of the United States Army War College during their visitContinue Reading
Amira Muhammad Abubakar Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing increasing pressure as the migration of frontline health workers, especially doctors and nurses, continues to rise, leaving hospitals understaffed and patients struggling to access quality medical care nationwide. Popularly referred to as the “Japa syndrome,” the migration of healthcare professionals to countriesContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), says the revised Standard Bidding Document (SBD) has improved transparency, accountability and compliance in Nigeria’s public procurement system. Adedokun stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He said theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General(D-G), Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has identified weak sanctions against misconduct and inadequate capacity among procurement officers as major factors undermining Nigeria’s procurement system. Adedokun disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, on challenges confronting theContinue Reading
