By Rukayat Moisemhe Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the Federal Government on the “Nigeria First” policy directive aimed at prioritising patronage of Made-in-Nigeria goods and services. Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, MAN, on Tuesday in Lagos, noted that the policy directive also supports the local content development. The NewsContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan As Nigeria joins the world in marking World Asthma Day, the Federal Government urges pharmaceutical firms and importers to boost the availability of affordable inhalers. Health and Social Welfare Coordinating Minister, Prof Muhammad Pate, made this call in Abuja through the Deputy Director of Information and PublicContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) says it has, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), started a Small Hydro-Power (SHP) initiative aimed at boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Mr Reuben Bamidele, UNIDO National Programme Coordinator, announced this during a two-day workshop on SHPs for agro-industry useContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the ministry has commenced the review of its second quarter performance. The minister stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during the review meeting held with the heads of parastatal agencies under the ministry. The minister saidContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Mr Charles Aniagwu, Delta Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, says the recent move by the state government to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is anchored on good governance and not politics. Aniagwu stated this in Asaba on Tuesday, while addressing newsmen on the politicalContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Tuesday enlisted APC state chairmen to monitor and evaluate road projects across Nigeria for improved service delivery. He disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of the Forum of All Progressives Congress in Nigeria to his office in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili Prof. Muhammad Pate, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health, has announced the integration of the Sector-wide Approach (SWAp) initiative, a strategy to unify the health sector and enhance funding with key stakeholders’ involvement. Pate said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the SWAp Strategic Engagement with stakeholders fromContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says the development of grassroots sports remains a cardinal point in the Arise Agenda of his administration. Eno said this in his remarks at a news conference to kick-start the MTN Champs Season 3 holding at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium,Continue Reading
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Owerri Operations Office, and Abia State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) say they have initiated adequate measures to avert flooding in both states this rainy season. The NEMA’s Head of Operations, Owerri Office, Mr Nnamdi Igwe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in OwerriContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) says its consistent presence at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has spurred over eight billion dollars in investments for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Its Chairman, Mr Wole Ogunsanya, disclosed this on Tuesday during the PETAN Luncheon and Panel Session heldContinue Reading
