By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says Nigeria needs to diversify its economy into non-oil resources to accelerate economic development. Edun said this on Monday in Abuja, at the National Treasury Workshop with the theme, “Nigeria’s Revenue Challenges and the WayContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Illegal mining, a global cankerworm, is eating deep into Nigeria’s mineral wealth; it costs the nation billions of naira loss yearly. Nigeria is endowed with natural resources ranging from industrial metals to various precious stones. It has 44 types minerals spread across its states in commercial quantities,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Dr Peace Ighosewe, the Chief Medical Director of the Asaba Specialist Hospital (ASH), says she is working alongside her team to transform the hospital into a world class health care facility. Ighosewe spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday following allegations of missing medicalContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Centre for Public Accountability (CPA), in collaboration with other civic groups, has called for an investigation into alleged financial misconduct within the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The organisation alleges that N7.7 billion ($4.7 million) was misappropriated without the necessary approvals, in violation ofContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The Federal Government has commenced the construction of Sustainable and Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI) in Kano The project is under the aegis of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Mr Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, the agency’s Director of Information, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering women across all sectors in the country. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this at the tee-off ceremony of the 26th edition of the IBB Ladies Amateur Golf Open on Friday in Abuja. The tournament, themed “TheContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), says it plays a major role in shaping the policy direction of mineral development in the country. NMGS President, Prof. Akinade Olatunji, stated this on Friday in Abuja, during a news conference ahead the society’s 60th Annual International Conference andContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to combat malnutrition and improve nutrition outcomes across all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country. Ibrahim Hassan-Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President at the Office of the Vice President, made this statement at a two-day N-774Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has announced that the Council will begin arresting touts who harass motorists by jumping into vehicles in the name of collecting revenue. Maikalangu made this statement in Abuja on Wednesday at the training session forContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Team Niger on Tuesday won the Under 17 Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) North Central zonal qualifiers, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Niger defeated Benue to emerge winners in the male category, finishing unscathed in five games of the tournament played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. TheContinue Reading
