By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA, says the reappointment of it’s Director General (DG) Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha for a second tenure was duly authorised by President Bola Tinubu. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by Mrs Toyin Omozuwa, Press Secretary toContinue Reading
By Chidi Opara Prof. Kamal Bello, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has urged Nigerians to look beyond restructuring and channel their efforts towards behavioural and attitudinal change. Bello spoke as a Lead Discussant, at the first Dialogue Series of the Faculty of Social Sciences,Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured the ECOWAS Court of Justice of the state’s commitment to support it in providing access to justice for the people of the subregion. Sanwo-Olu pledged the support when he received the ECOWAS Court President, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, who ledContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has recorded a total of 69 currency declarations with the deployment of its Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The spokesman of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement on Friday inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a flying note with a 1–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tightly contested fixture took placeContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has stressed the need for continuous training of legislators for speedy delivery of democratic gains in the country. He stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of a two-day workshop organised byContinue Reading
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
