By Martha Agas The Minster of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has approved the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences over default in payment of annual fees. Alake gave the approval in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Sunday in Abuja. He said the approval,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Bamboo Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NBFPMAN) says Nigeria can earn 22 billion dollars annually from bamboo value chain development. The association’s National president, Mr Ukeme Nyah, said this at the commemoration of the World Bamboo Day on Thursday in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom have pledged commitment to the Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) guidelines to help reduce high rates of maternal mortality in the state. The stakeholders made the commitment at a roundtable with policymakers on the progress of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Government has granted patent rights to seven academic staff members of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) following their significant strides in research and innovation. Mr Ibrahim Sheme, Director of Media and Publicity, NOUN, said in a statement on Thursday that the patents wereContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit, held in Abuja from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, sent a clarion call to African leaders. The call reinforces the imperative of trusted home-grown solutions to enable Africa to decisively confront insurgency, terrorism andContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) and the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) have called for collaboration to improve access to justice and legal services for vulnerable populations. Speaking during a validation workshop in Abuja, Dr Uju Agomoh, the Executive Director of PRAWA, presented anContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has charged the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) to remain committed towards producing thorough-bred professionals for the maritime industry. Oyetola made the call at the 2025 third quarter citizens’ and stakeholders’ engagement of the institution in Oron,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Anti-corruption advocates, civil society organisations and legal experts have called for whistleblower protection law to empower citizens and public servants in their fight against corruption. They said that stronger legal safeguards were imperative to the fight against corruption in Nigeria. They made the call at the FirstContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the Reserve Seat Bill is a commitment to enhance women’s political representation and address gender disparity in governance. Kalu, at a Special Dialogue on Reserved Seats Bill Under SheThePeople Platform, on Thursday in Abuja, said that the billContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigerian Celebrity Chef, Hilda Baci, for setting another Guinness World Record for cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof Rice. Mrs Tinubu, in her congratulatory message issued in Abuja on Tuesday, acknowledged that Hilda Baci’s achievement was rare, andContinue Reading
