By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development. Yakub made the commitment on Wednesday in a statement signed by Ojo Olubunmi, NTAC ‘s Head of information at the ongoing International Forum on Total Official SupportContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Federal Government has approved a nationwide scale-up of the ‘One Kindred, One Business Initiative’ (OKOBI) of Imo Government as a strategy to tackle unemployment and boost the country’s economy. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this during Tuesday’s launch of OKOBI Students’ Club at Claretian University ofContinue Reading
By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). A statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume. said two ministers would leave the cabinet. The statement was signed by Mr Yomi Odunuga, SpecialContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Nigeria’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu is determined to resolve “long-standing grievances” fueling insecurity in Nigeria and across the wider region. Ibrahim stated this after presenting his Letter of Credence to UN Secretary-General António Guterres at theContinue Reading
Procurement By Olasunkanmi Onifade Abuja, April 19, 2026 (NAN) The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has introduced an affirmative procurement system to promote inclusion and economic participation among women, youths and persons with disabilities. Under the initiative, priority consideration will be given to women-led businesses, youth organisations and persons livingContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Alfa Designs Nigeria Limited, an oil and gas company, has introduced a Gas Imaging Camera to detect gas leaks in oil and gas facilities. This, the company said, is to curb emissions and improve safety in the industry. Sandra Oghobi, an Optical Gas Imaging Consultant in theContinue Reading
By Olasunkami Onifade/Daniel Obaje Alfa Designs Nigeria Limited has unveiled a suite of digital and engineering solutions aimed at curbing gas explosions and strengthening safety compliance in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The innovations were presented at the headquarters of the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Friday. TheyContinue Reading
Rita Iliya Hajiya Fatima Bago, wife of the Niger governor, has inaugurated a statewide advocacy campaign on routine immunisation and Primary Health Care, urging collective action to ensure no child remains unvaccinated. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was inaugurated in Minna during a state-level advocacyContinue Reading
Media By Bashir Bello The Kano State government on Thursday inaugurated an 18-member media and information policy drafting committee. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Faruq-Ibrahim, at the inauguration, said the committee would ensure accurate dissemination of information in the state. He said that the policy became necessaryContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says an electronic procurement system is underway for the country. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) delegation paid a courtesy visit to his office. The delegation wasContinue Reading
