By Martha Agas The Federal Government has revoked additional 924 dormant mining licenses. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake announced this on Wednesday in Abuja as he decried the racketeering of the issuance of the licences. He told newsmen that mining licence racketeering was impeding the development ofContinue Reading
By Chinenye Offor Dr Ebere Anyachukwu, Health Adviser in British High Commission Abuja (BHC) has advised Nigerian parents to vaccinate their children against malaria once the vaccine rolls out in the country. Anyachukwu gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has expressed its readiness to partner with the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), for effective distribution of membership certificates to Persons with Disability (PWDs). Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of the commission, said this on Wednesday when he paidContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Stakeholders say there is the need to transform the National Statistical System (NSS) to ensure effective statistical delivery in Nigeria. They spoke at a validation workshop on the Draft National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) Phase III, 2024-2028 in Abuja on Wednesday. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, says the creative industry is Nigeria’s ‘new oil’ as the nation seeks to diversify its revenue and economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister stated this in her keynote address at the openingContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon/Funmilayo Adeyemi Care International, Nigeria, an NGO has urged the Federal Government to establish a policy framework that will encourage people, especially women, to embrace a saving culture. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2024 National Savings Group Conference, with the theme, “Accelerating Financial and Economic Inclusion:Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Governor of Benue, Rev. Hyacinth Alia says justice is vital to restoration of sustainable peace and stability in Nigeria. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Mr Samuel Ode, made this known at the Mercy Corps Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP) National close out and disseminationContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The group of leaders newly appointed to steer affairs at the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PENOP) has been described as putting round pegs in round holes. This is contained in a statement by Caroline Lucas, Director Special Projects of the United Kingdom based leadership developmentContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The government of Canada has extolled a Nigerian, Prof. Tunji Asaolu, Deputy Secretary-General, African Affairs of the International Society of Diplomats (ISD) for his commitment toward fostering cooperation between Canada and Nigeria. David Smith, Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP) of the Scarborough Centre and Chair ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has started a field-level training programme for officials of Agro-Climatic Resilience in the Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) in selected states. The training focuses on land preparation using the Delfino plough. Mrs Jane Ozuruoke, the Communication Specialist for ACReSAL, disclosed this in anContinue Reading
