By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Shaakaa Chira as the substantive Auditor-General for the Federation. A statement by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said that the appointment was based on the powers vested on Tinubu by Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution (Amended). He saidContinue Reading
By Peter Amine A former member of the House of Representatives, Suleiman Kwande on Thursday in Jos emerged the Chairman of Plateau Football Association (PFA) Kwande was the sole candidate for the position after two other candidates were disqualified for failing to meet up the election guidelines. Other officers electedContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The European Union (EU) is to disburse 150 billion Euros in four years by 2027 through its Global Gateway Initiative to Nigeria and other African countries to enhance infrastructure in over eight sectors. The EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, made this known during the launchContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders on Thursday in Abuja advocated for more community inclusiveness in reducing the menace of marine plastic pollution in the country. They made the call at a Stakeholders’ Engagement meeting with the theme “Reducing Marine Plastic Pollution Through Recycling”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Benson Bana, Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, on Thursday said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration would bring about improved transformation in the tourism and culture sector in Nigeria. Bana expressed confidence in the new administration when he paid an appreciation visit to Goge Africa in LagosContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye An NGO, Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH), has emphasised the need for coordinated efforts in pursuit of universal hand hygiene. CSHEEH Executive Director, Dr Folasade Momoh, made the remarks while speaking at an event in Junior Secondary School (JSS), Byazhin, Kubwa, Abuja toContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in agriculture on Thursday appealed to African governments to step up efforts on security for farmers in order to enable agriculture to thrive in the continent. The stakeholders made the appeal at the closing ceremony of a four-day inaugural conference on Accelerating Agricultural Adaptation in AfricaContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called on the Federal Government and security personnel to leverage the power of emerging technologies to address security concerns in the country. The Giri, Abuja branch of the society made the call on Wednesday at their 8th conference, annual generalContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Palestinian Ambassador in Nigeria, Abu Shawesh, has called on the United Nations and African Union to set up an independent commission of inquiry on Tuesday’s attack on a hospital in Gaza. The Envoy made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing newsmen on the attack.Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevnet), has called on world leaders to keep promises made to tackle effects of climate change in the forthcoming COP28. The Civil Society Group made the call during a campaign tagged “keep your promise campaign” in Abuja on Wednesday. The News AgencyContinue Reading
