Editor/Assistant Chief Correspondent,
FCT Correspondent,
NAN Abuja.
By Philip Yatai, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In 2020, a local Hausa delicacy seller, Zainab Mai-Masa, received the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) Micro Business Tax Award. Hajiya Mai-Masa, a 60-year-old widow, who sells masa (aka waina), a spongy rice cake delicacy at Signboard, Unguwan Dosa Junction, Kaduna,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The world’s largest association for security professionals, ASIS International, says tackling insecurity requires cutting-edge ideas, best practices, and latest advancements in technology. Mr Edward Orim, Chairman, ASIS, Abuja Branch 273, said this in Abuja on Saturday, during the association’s 2023 Annual General Meeting and Awards Night.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy has urged China and Nigeria to exploit the untapped potential of fashion shows to boost textile industry and increase Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Xuda, who is also the Director of China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, made theContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, has appealed to medical doctors and other health workers in the country to stay back and join to salvage the country. Kana’s appeal is contained in a statement issued by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, the Director, Press and PublicContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Mr Hussaini Magaji, Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), says most businesses fail due to poor planning and management. Magaji, represented by CAC’s Director of Compliance, Justine Nidia, said this during the 2023 CAC Management Retreat held in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang President Bola Tinubu says nationhood and belief in one country will put Nigeria on the right path. Tinubu stated this at a Lecture/Colloquium in honour of the 61st birthday of the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Sani Idris The Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI), an NGO, has displayed an art and cultural event, featuring drama, poems and music, to campaign against sexual harassment in Kaduna. The colourful event brought together various stakeholders from the academia, civil societies, MDAs and students. The event, whichContinue Reading
By Sani Idris An NGO, Gender Awareness Trust (GAT), has disseminated a research report on closing the civic space for women-led organisations in the North West Zone of Nigeria. The title of the report is “Closing civic space: The experience of Women-led Civil Society Organisations in North West Nigeria.”Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has asked the National Assembly to approve the N17 billion appropriated for the FCT Administration in the N27.5 trillion 2024 proposed National Budget. Wike made the appeal when he appeared before the Joint Session ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) says it will partner Africa Islamic Economic Foundation as part of innovative healthcare financing for its health insurance scheme. The Director-General of the authority, Malam Abubakar Hassan, said this in Abuja on Friday at the close of aContinue Reading
