By Jessica Dogo The Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy have called for preventive measures to curb fibre optic cable cuts in the country. They also called for stronger coordination among road contractors, telecommunications operators and relevant government agencies to prevent damage to fibreContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have called for stronger collaboration to protect fibre optic infrastructure during road construction and excavation activities. They made the call at a stakeholders’ workshop on the protection of fibre optic infrastructure during roadContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade Residents of 1Q 3 Road, Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, have appealed to relevant authorities to clarify the status of the estate’s master plan. The residents made the appeal during a protest in Abuja on Monday over proposed construction along a road corridor within theContinue Reading
By Uche Anunne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Akwete, the quiet community in Ukwa-East Local Government Area of Abia, took the centre stage in the media recently following a visit by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. Akwete weaving, named after its place of birth, the Akwete community, wasContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) West Africa, says preserving Nigeria’s democratic journey through archiving is crucial to deepening democracy and providing knowledge for future generations. The Director of CDD West Africa, Dr Dauda Garuba, stated this on Saturday in Abuja during the “Vibes”, Gen Z,Continue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi Traditional rulers, religious leaders, security chiefs and policymakers on Friday came together to find ways of building a stronger, more inclusive and sustainable security framework. They came together at the maiden National Citizens Stakeholders’ Engagement organised by the Project 774 Network in Abuja. The event had itsContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) says it is set to unlock the region’s economic potential by accelerating investments that promote industrialisation, regional connectivity, energy security, enterprise development and human capital. The Managing Director of the Commission, Alhaji Mahammed Alkali, made disclosed this during a media parley inContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Stakeholders from Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have stressed the need to harness Diaspora expertise and capital to create stronger economic partnerships and deepen bilateral relations between both countries. The stakeholders spoke at a press conference organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Friday while announcingContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has honoured Canada-based Nigerian trade and investment expert, Kenneth Oguzie, with the National Diaspora Merit Award. The award recognises Oguzie’s contributions to leadership development and national development. NiDCOM Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, presented the award at the 4th NationalContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Federal Government has deployed 18 skilled professionals under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) to The Gambia as the programme marks 38 years of providing technical assistance to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. The Director-General of NTAC, Hon. Yusuf Yakub, said at a send-off ceremonyContinue Reading
