By Petpetua Onuegbu Mrs Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju, the Founder of Accelerating Business Access (ABA) project, says the project will unlock entrepreneurial potential and solve the human development crisis in the informal sector. Busari-Akinnadeju said this in Abuja during a news conference and the unveiling of the Accelerating Business Access (ABA) forContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has pledged to clear the backlog of gratuities and death benefits owed retirees in the state before the end of his first tenure in 2027. Yusuf made the promise on Wednesday in Kano during the inauguration of the paymentContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s support for constitutional reforms tailored for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, stated this while declaring open a Public Hearing on the Review of 1999 Constitution inContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security and Development Group (NSDG), an NGO, has thrown its weight behind Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, over his repeated advocacy to end open grazing nationwide. The Secretary of the group, Mr Chuks Oyema, made the declaration while briefing newsmen on the nationalContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Wednesday, renewed its sensitisation on proper handling of the Naira through the flag-off of a road show in Abuja. Officials of the apex bank at the flag-off, urged Nigerians to always keep banknotes clean, avoid folding or crushing them, andContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Caritas Nigeria, a leading humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has expressed its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable children. The organisation appealed to Nigerians to support its work, stressing the need for Nigerians to partner with its initiativesContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, (APC-Delta), has called for the urgent activation and implementation of the Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT) funds as provided for under Section A150 of the National Health Act 2014. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, on Tuesday warned that drug abuse among young people remains one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s future. Marwa gave the warning in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the Football Anti-Drug Abuse ProgrammeContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Nigeria is to host the maiden International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) in November to give a stronger voice to Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) victims and their families. The development was made known at a joint press conference in Abuja organised by the Federal Road SafetyContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday entered the National Assembly Complex, gaining access to her office after serving out her six months suspension. Speaking with journalists, Akpoti-Uduaghan said that she would not apologise to the Senate, claiming she had survived injustice. According to her, it will amount toContinue Reading
