By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is to revise its policies to better accommodate and empower female drivers across the country. Speaking at the maiden edition of the “Women on Wheels” summit on Tuesday in Abuja, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, described the initiative asContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Aiyenuro Joshua, of the T-Jos Signature Nigeria, has declared his intention to set a world record in the Guinness Book for the longest haircut in the world. The barbing marathon has been scheduled to hold from June 10 to June 17 at the Velodrome of theContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, fixed June 27 to deliver judgment in the contempt claims filed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the suit filed by the embattled lawmaker. Justice Binta Nyako would also deliver a judgment on theContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the 3.4 billion dollars COVID loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Minister said this while briefing State House Correspondents after the sixth Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Idris addressedContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, says the ministry will contribute $100 billion to the Nigerian economy by 2030. Musawa said this while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of sixth the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of the year.Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Taimur Samad, World Bank’s Acting Country Director for Nigeria, says the Nigerian economy is improving due to the country’s commitment to sustained reforms. Samad made this statement based on the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report, titled “Building Momentum for Inclusive Growth”, released on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says Asaba Airport, location of the collision between an antelope and Air Peace Aircraft, is not under its management. The FAAN Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, made the clarification via FAAN official X Account @FAAN_Official. “WeContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of Service of the Federation, says the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Group Life Assurance Scheme for government workers, paramilitary and uniformed personnel. Walson-Jack said through the Insurance Scheme, the Federal Government would provide a life policy for each public servant, andContinue Reading
British King Charles is to host French President Emmanuel Macron on a state visit to the UK from July 8-10, Buckingham Palace has announced. The French leader and his wife Brigitte Macron would stay at Windsor Castle and will be feted with a state banquet at the historic Berkshire royalContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Dr Shukurat Okesina, the Chief Medical Director, Ayisha Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, Eiyenkonrin, Ilorin, says the Kwara government has introduced supportive care for pregnant women during childbirth. Okesina told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ilorin that medical health care workers have receivedContinue Reading
