By Segun Giwa The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has extended his heartfelt greetings to the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his return to the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Akeredolu just returned to work after three months medical leave. Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank(AfDB) has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA) to insulate countries against catastrophic weather-related events. The AfDB’s President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said this in a statement on the bank’s website. Adesina spoke on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has pledged continuous support for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) indigenes to ensure that Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with mining companies are respected. The Executive Director of CTA, Ms Faith Nwadishi, made the pledge during a Media Roundtable in AbujaContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over property recovered from a convicted fraudster, Aisosa Ohue, alias Frederick Leonard, to an American victim, Cheryldene Cook. Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the propertyContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku No fewer than 176 teachers trained in University of Calabar (UniCal), were on Friday inducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the university in her remarks at the eight induction and oath-taking ceremony said the future of theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has advocated for a proper implementation of tax justice to enable higher income earners in the country pay higher taxes than low income earners. Mr Eustace James, NLC Focal Person on Tax Justice, made the call in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos Chapel, on Friday announced plans to address drug abuse during its forthcoming Press Week commencing on Monday, Sept. 25. The 2023 edition of the week which will run from Sept.Continue Reading
By Christian Njoku Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has said that the state’s 2024 budget would be fully implemented under a transparent supervision. Otu stated this on Friday in Calabar while declaring open a one-day stakeholders’ budget consultative forum. Otu, represented by his Deputy, Peter Odey,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2023 International Literacy Day, the Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards addressing the scourge of illiteracy in the country. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this during a news conference in AbujaContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has said that the President Bola Tinubu administration has performed well as he marks his 100 days in office. Hamzat made the remarks during a special prayer to commemorate 100 days in office of President Bola Tinubu,Continue Reading
