By Monday Ijeh The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Ahmed Sanusi, has warned residents against violence and other electoral offences ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sanusi gave the warning in Abuja at an engagement with some members of Lugbe Community inContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission has said that no fewer than 30 investors have expressed interest in partnering with the state in establising its independent power project. The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan. Sangodoyin, whoContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi African University of Science and Technology (AUST) says Africa should transit from reliance on imported solutions to homegrown innovation driven by research commercialisation. The president of AUST, Prof. Peter Onwualu, said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the Africa X Summit scheduledContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The FCT Sports Department has urged stakeholders and residents in the FCT to declare interest in sports associations’ membership. Luka Istifanus, the FCT Director of Sports, made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. He said membership forms were available and free for residentsContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called for the development of homegrown solutions leveraging satellite technology to drive growth in critical sectors. Tijani made the call on Monday in Abuja at the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited Satellite Week. The event,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Mitcheal Kehinde Oluwadarasimi (MKO) Foundation for Special Needs and Caregivers, an NGO, has urged government and stakeholders to create an inclusive environment for persons with cerebral palsy. The NGO also warned society as well as families against hiding children with special needs due to stigma. DrContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Pandemics are inevitable and nations must be ready to respond swiftly, says Dr Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare. Salako said this at the Public Health Symposium on “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Insights from China and Nigeria” on Monday inContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a “CLHEEAN’’ app to bridge communication gap between the Federal Government and Nigerians in areas of government’s policies, projects and programmes. The Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu unveiled the mobile app on Monday in Abuja. Issa-Onilu expressed optimism thatContinue Reading
Okon Okon Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, has charged newly promoted directors to embrace accountability, ethical leadership and result-driven service in the discharge of their duties. Walson-Jack gave the call at the induction training programme for the newly promoted directors on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Dr Patrick Ezie Campaign Organisation has donated a wheelchair to Mr Umar Musa, a person with disability from Gwagwa community in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), to ease his mobility. The organisation also pledged to cover the medical expenses of a child, Alhassan Umar, whoContinue Reading
