By Lucy Ogalue The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, says Nigeria’s metallurgical sector is key to achieving industrial self-reliance, economic diversification and sustainable growth. Audu said this while delivering keynote address at the 40th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, has partnered with Ocean Wealth Homes Limited to develop a housing estate aimed at improving accommodation and welfare for its officers. The Controller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the groundbreaking ceremony of theContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called on Abuja printers, book sellers, copyright-related business owners and stakeholders to uphold the provisions of the Copyright Act, rules and regulations guiding their operations. Head of Operations of the commission, Mr Femi Ajala, made the call while addressing newsmen afterContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has vowed to confront terrorism and other security threats head-on. Shaibu stated this on Thursday in Abuja shortly after assuming command as the 25th Chief of Army Staff from his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede who has beenContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), AVM Sunday Aneke, has pledged to leave no stone unturned to bring about swift improvement in the nation’s security. Aneke made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja shortly after assuming command as the 23th Chief of the AirContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday inspected the ongoing construction of some police stations, pledging its commitment to their timely completion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inspection of the projects was carried out by the Director of FCT Security Services Development,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Adm. Idi Abbas, has pledged to lead a decisive, disciplined and technology-driven Nigerian Navy committed to securing the nation’s maritime domain and boosting the blue economy. Abbas made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja while assuming command asContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Some participants at the ongoing UNESCO Biodiversity Business training have urged government at different levels to complement UNESCO and donors’ efforts in biodiversity conservation. The also urged government to escalate providing alternative source of livelihood for residents of rural communities. The participants made the call during anContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has trained staff members of an examination body on promoting integrity and curbing examination malpractice. The training was organised for senior staff of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). The two-day in-house capacity-building workshop, withContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is to partner with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) on enhancing capacity development in Nigeria’s procurement system. The partnership seeks to enhance efficiency and transparency across the entire procurement cycle, from needs assessment to the final stageContinue Reading
