By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday in Abuja, unveiled eight fully modernised fire trucks in a decisive step to enhance emergency response capabilities and strengthen community safety. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, said the eight were the first batch asContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) says it posted a Net return of N1.88 trillion for Financial Year 2024, up from the N1.18 trillion recorded in 2023. The Managing Director/CEO of NSIA, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, disclosed this while presenting its 2024 Earnings at a Media Engagement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development has partnered with an EdTech platform, Stability and Sustenance, to harness the talent potential inherent in Nigerians. Mr Sadiq Rabiu, the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, announced the partnership at a newsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has organised a landmark financial empowerment programme for selected cooperatives in 21 states across the country. Mr Charles Odii, SMEDAN’s Director-General, said this in a statement by Mr Moshood Lawal, Head, Corporate Affairs of SMEDAN, on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Ogun Government has unveiled the mascot, logo and theme song for the 2024 National Sports Festival, also known as Gateway Games 2024. At the unveiling ceremony in Abeokuta on Tuesday evening, Gov. Dapo Abiodun said that state was ready to deliver a befitting National Sports FestivalContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been named the ‘Fastest Growing Agency in Health Care Coverage in 2025’ by the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care. The award was presented at a ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday. The Chairman of the Institute, DrContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government, against non-compliance with Senate resolutions. He said that compliance with legislative resolutions were not optional but binding on MDAs and other public institutions. Akpabio stated this on Tuesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Apo Progressives Foundation (APF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has lauded the leadership and developmental achievements of the Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu. The Chairman of the group, Mr Faleye Adebowale, said this on Monday at a news conference in Abuja, noting thatContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Mr Dussah Bala, Founder of Habila Life and Mentorship Foundation (HLMF), has called on the Federal Government to monitor and regulate the establishment of orphanages in the country. He stated this during a visit to Jesus Kids with Special Needs (J.K.S) Orphanage in Kubwa, Abuja, as partContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Dr Balarade Ahmad, a legal practitioner says mandate of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) should be expanded to include engaging in mass production of solar panels and batteries. Ahmad said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on MondayContinue Reading
