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By Philip Yatai The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) has engaged members of the State Assembly to improve healthcare financing towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The engagement was supported by Save the Children International (SCI) and Lafia, a United Kingdom and Nigeria partnership for a healthier future.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) says mobilising finance in high-growth sectors is critical towards achieving sustainable development in Nigeria. Dr Olusegun Omisakin, Director of Research, NESG, gave the advice in a statement in Abuja, ahead of its 29th economic summit (NES 29), scheduled for Oct. 23Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says it will begin arresting violators of Abuja Master Plan in addition to demolishing the structures. Its Director, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, stated this after a foiled attempted demolition of an abandoned three-storey building at Asokoro in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will develop innovative strategies to enhance agricultural efficiency and productivity in the federal capital, Abuja. The Secretary of the secretariat, Mr Lawal Geidam, stated this in Abuja, after receiving briefs from differentContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) on Monday spoke of its readiness to explore new avenues for partnerships that would attract investment toward the development of the sector. The Executive Secretary of the association, Miss Bilky Gambo said this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The newly-inaugurated Operation Sweep in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has arrested 400 persons and impounded 50 vehicles for various offences. The Commander, Chief Superintendent of Police, Umar Kadiri, made this known while briefing journalists in Abuja on Monday, during an operation to destroy illegal structuresContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and partner organisations are seeking an audience with President Bola Tinubu on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Tinubu arrived in New York on Sunday toContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has again invited the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) for another meeting over its planned indefinite strike. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Simon Lalong, the Minister of Labour and Employment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lalong had onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Abuja, Sept. 16, 2023 (NAN) The Minister of The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration will soon introduce digital security monitoring and control system in the existing FCT transport management system. Wike stated this at the 2023 Special Marshals Sectoral Workshop, organisedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Women The Network of Women with Disabilities on Friday sought for the inclusion and appointment of women with disabilities in governance and active decision making. They made the call at a rally and press conference organised by Cedar Seed Foundation in partnership with Policy and Legal AdvocacyContinue Reading
