By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives’ Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has advocated more investments in sporting activities to build future generation of athletes and foster unity in the country. Musa made the call on Friday, at the Inter-House Sports of DEPOWA Day care, Nursery PrimaryContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike There is a need for the Federal Government to prioritise reforms that enhance infrastructure, financing, security, and ease of doing business to make Nigeria’s economy more conducive for production. Mr Benjamin Ekeyi, a Public Finance Management Expert said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Daniel Okoh, has called for religious harmony as he joined Muslim faithful to break their Ramadan fast (Iftar) on Thursday evening in Abuja. Okoh joined worshippers at the Al-Habibiyya Mosque for the Iftar and the feedingContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Dr Augustine Kutu, an Assistant Professor, University of Western Ontario- Canada, says Nigeria’s proposed tax reform bills will foster a culture of tax compliance and expand the nation’s revenue streams. Kutu said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Nana Musa The Account General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs Oluwatoyin Madein, says the newly introduced National Electronic Asset Register will increase transparency and accountability. Madein said this during the inauguration of the register and unveiling of a Compendium of Federation Account Revenue Allocation from 2020 to 2023, inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) has reiterated its support for the development of cricket in the country. It lauded the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) for its “governance structure and fruitful partnership” for the past six years. Tolu Adeleke, PwC Representative, said this at a news conference on Wednesday aheadContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Farmers in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory say they are confident that Genetically Modified (GM) crops can boost their farm yields. The farmers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Farmers Field Day on Wednesday in Kuje,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta About 500 secondary school girls in Abuja have received free sanitary towels to last for six months, as part of an initiative to tackle period poverty. The funding for the initiative was raised through the RCA Women’s Run, organised by the Run Club Abuja to mark InternationalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The management of Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), says the recent appointment of Prof. Christopher Ogbogbo as substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution is in line with its rules and procedure. This is contained in a statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to ADUN Council, retiredContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Ishaku Bamaiyi, the Founder/President, Automobile and Touring Club of Nigeria (ATCN), says the body is set to promote grassroots development of the sport through the organisation of the Festival of Motorsport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ATCN was registered in June 2009, with theContinue Reading
