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FCT Correspondent,
NAN Abuja.
By Naomi Sharang The Joint Tax Board (JTB) Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society says it has intensified efforts to increase tax revenue to meet up with government’s obligations. President of the society, Mr Collins Umenwosu, disclosed this at the maiden Annual Award and Dinner of the society in Abuja. Umenwosu recalledContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega Dr Pokop Bupwatda, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), has commended the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) over its credible and reliable news contents. Bupwatda said this when Mrs Nyisom Dore, the Jos Zonal Manager of NAN visited him onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has inaugurated Local Government Implementation Committees for the World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. The Mandate Secretary of the Secretariat, Mr Lawan Geidam, inaugurated the committees for each of the six AreasContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Prof. Muhammad Muftahu of the Kaduna State University (KASU), Department of Educational Foundation, Faculty of Education, has advocated the recognition of higher education as a field of study and professional practice in Nigeria. Muftahu, a Professor of Higher Education, made the call on Tuesday at KASU’s 12thContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Social Protection Forum (NSPF), has called for closer collaboration with the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), to enhance coordination in the implementation of the National Social Safety Net programme. Dr Taiwo Benson, the National Coordinator of the group stated this during a courtesyContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI ) for reporters without borders has emphasised the need to build trust and set credibility standards for better media empowerment . African Director/Regional Manager of the initiative, Marc Abuflan, underscored the need at a workshop on certification tools for newsrooms across Africa,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has sought partnership with Daewoo for the construction of five-star hotel to boost tourism in the federal capital city, Abuja. Wike called for the partnership when the Chairman, Daewoo Engineering and Construction, Mr Jung Won-juContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) says it has provided business development and support services to 4,224 women entrepreneurs in the past five years. Mr Chudi Ugwuada-Ezirigwe, the acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, disclosed this during an end of year media briefingContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC), on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience, National Centre for the Coordination of Early Warning and Response Mechanisms. The MoU is part of efforts to promote harmonious and peaceful coexistence among neighbouring countries.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has appealed to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to participate actively in politics and governance in order to promote their rights. Mrs Chinyere Kalu, the National Women Leader ZLP, stated this in an interview with the news Agency of Nigeria (NAN), onContinue Reading
