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FCT Correspondent,
NAN Abuja.
By Naomi Sharang Mr Benson Olugbuo, Country Director, Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC), has called on the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts at mitigating conflict in Nigeria. Olugbuo made this known on Wednesday during a project close-out webinar on “Advancing the Protection of Civilians and Stabilisation of North-EastContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended the Federal Government for the enactment of the 2018 Law against Discrimination for Persons Living with Disability (PWD). The National Director of the NGO, Dr Sunday Udo, gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday at a stakeholders’Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Australian Alumni Association of Nigeria (AAAN) has called on governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders to invest in teachers with a view to expanding their knowledge and skills. The association comprises Nigerians who studied in Australia’s educational institutions in different capacities, particularly post-graduate and shortContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Two Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) and Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on Wednesday floated a platform to combat illicit financial flows in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the platform known as the African Parliamentary Network on IllicitContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun a weeklong sensitisation of residents on disaster risk reduction across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Terrirory (FCT). Mrs Florence Wenegieme, the Director, Forecasting, Response and Mitigation, FEMA, launched the sensitisation on Wednesday at theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) says it will recognise tax-compliant individuals and organisations as part to further appreciate excellence and dedication to civic responsibilities. The Executive Chairman, Mr Haruna Abdullahi, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday to commemorate the 2023 CustomerContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration will partner with the State of Israel on agriculture, security, and digital economy. Wike stated this when he received the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Michael Freeman, in his office in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government is to investigate alleged negligence and refusal to treat Miss Greatness Olorunfemi, victim of “one chance” before her death at the Maitama General Hospital. Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. Olorunfemi wasContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, Tuesday, said 24,720 Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases were reported in the 36 states and the FCT between Sept. to Oct. 3. Kennedy-Ohanenye, made this known while briefing newsmen on incessant cases of reported GBV, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) andContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Rep. Adamu Tanko (PDP-Niger State) has said that tackling “Japa Syndrome” will entail getting Nigerians already resident abroad to contribute to Nigeria’s ailing economy. He made this known at an empowerment programme he organised to mark his 100 Days in office held at the Suleja Township Stadium,Continue Reading
