By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is proposing mandatory drug integrity tests for drivers seeking licences. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the test is part of efforts to curb the rising cases of drug-influenced road crashes across the country. The NDLEA Chairman, retiredContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Chief Emeka Obegolu, President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) has fostered strong collaborations with more than 40 diplomatic missions, trade promotion agencies and investors. Obegolu disclosed this while declaring the 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) open on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has expressed concern over inadequate health facilities and out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred by some patients in a bid to access Tuberculosis (TB), malaria and HIV services. The CSOs, through the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN), NetworkContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has called on the users of copyright works, especially in hospitality businesses, to obtain performance licences for the use of copyright works from copyright owners to enable them benefit from their creativities. The Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein, made the call atContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has described volunteerism and sacrifice as the foundation of Special Marshals’ contribution to road safety administration in Nigeria. Mohammed stated this in his welcome address at the Special Marshal National Summit in Abuja. He explained thatContinue Reading
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
