By Monday Ijeh Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru says the Defence Holding Company Ltd. is a platform for innovation and catalyst for growth. The minister said this at the inauguration of the company on Wednesday in Abuja. “The Defence Holding Company is more than just a collection of businesses. ItContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Small Grant Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) says it has trained no fewer than 200 teachers and 1000 pupils across Nigeria on green energy technologies. Mrs Ibironke Olubamise, Coordinator, UNDP GEF SGP, disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Sen. George Akume, Secretary of the Government of the Federation(SGF), has inaugurated the Nigeria Procurement Certification Portal to standardise and professionalise procurement certification in Nigeria. Akume, represented by Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, inaugurated the portal in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced penalties for individuals who violate regulations requiring a permit to perform Hajj and for those who facilitate such violations. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministry said the following penalties will begin from Dhul-Qi’dah 1 until the end of Dhul-HijjahContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh Mr Lord Hanson, a member of the United Kingdom Parliament, has underscored the importance of international cooperation in combating cybercrime globally. Hanson made this statement on Tuesday in Abuja during a visit to the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crimes Centre (NPF-NCCC), where he led a delegationContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Rep. Jaafaru Yakubu, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations, says Nigeria recognises only China as a sovereign state, while Taiwan a non-independent Chinese territory. Yakubu explained that Nigeria was resolutely committed to the principle of One-China as the cornerstone of her diplomatic relations withContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday emerged overall winner of the 6th edition of the One Service One Medal (OSOM) Games in Abuja, securing 43 gold, 38 silver, and 34 bronze medals. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) finished as runners-up with 30 gold, 24Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade has charged Secretary Generals of various Sports Federations to have an innovative approach in the discharge of their duties. Olopade gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja at a strategic meeting with all the various Secretaries ofContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) has called on stakeholders to promote the integration of gas reticulation systems in estates, districts, and industrial areas, following best practices seen in developed countries. Chairman of NGEP, Prof. Mohammed Ibrahim, made the call on Tuesday during the Builders’ Conference andContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has commended the establishment of Africa’s first Gemology and Gemstones Department at the Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. Alake described the new department as a significant milestone in developing a formal curriculum for the sector, emphasising its role asContinue Reading
