By Emmanuel Oloniruha TAF Africa, a Non-Governmental Organisation, in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, mobilised Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The mobilisation is aimed at promoting inclusivity ahead of theContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has said that the new Irrua Branch of Premium Trust Bank, a micro finance institution, will foster economic growth and create job opportunities for Esan youths. Okpebholo said this at the inauguration of the bank in Irrua, Esan Central LocalContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Solid Minerals Development have called for increased funding for the sector to unlock its vast economic potential and accelerate Nigeria’s diversification agenda. The lawmakers made the call on Friday in Abuja at the opening of a two-day ministerial retreatContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has warned that mining firms breaching Community Development Agreements (CDAs) risk losing their mining titles, as the Federal Government tightens enforcement. Alake gave the warning on Friday in Abuja at the opening of a two- day ministerialContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has called on the Federal Government to give greater priority to the provision of infrastructure development in the South-South geo-political zone. The forum which is the apex socio-cultural and political organisation representing the Niger Delta region, said the areaContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A non-profit organisation, Africa Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES), has called for stronger collaboration, increased investment and coordinated implementation to accelerate adoption of e-cooking technologies across Nigeria. The County Director of AGNES Nigeria, Dr David Awolala, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the inceptionContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Edo Government has demolished a building allegedly linked to kidnapping activities in Obagie Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the demolition , Spokesperson for the Edo State Security Squad, Mr Noah Idemudia, said the building was used as a hideoutContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has commenced a national capacity-building programme for Quality Assurance Assessors in the North-West geopolitical zone to strengthen livestock standards and improve food safety. The ministry said the programme was also aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Nigeria’s livestock valueContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The PBAT Mandate Elders Forum has lauded the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for restoring its members confidence in the just concluded primaries of the party in Ondo State. Mr Demola Ijabiyi, the Chairman of PBAT Mandate Elders ForumContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has dropped former Benue Governor, Gabriel Suswam and five other senatorial candidates from the party’s final lists of candidates forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that former OndoContinue Reading
