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By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has refuted claims of purchasing a N300 million Armoured Lexus LX600 SUV on assumption to office. Wike made the rebuttal shortly after a visit to Metro Train Station, Abuja on Wednesday to inspect ongoing rehabilitation ofContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China has called on journalists to always integrate both conventional and new media in order to enhance their professional practice and effective reach out to audiences. Mr Luo Chunlei, Assistant to the President, Jilin Radio and TV-Station, gave the advice on Tuesday in Changchun, Jilin Province, China,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Wednesday inspected the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System rehabilitation project. Wike told journalists during the visit to the ARMT Metro Station in Abuja that one of his concerns was to address challenges affecting publicContinue Reading
By Sani Idris The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) says its Higher National Diploma (HND) to a bachelor’s degree Top Up programme, was designed to facilitate career and academic progression of HND holders. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Prof. Idris Bugaje, stated this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Prof. Godson Ana, Dean, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, has called for effective environmental sanitation control strategies, and funding to eradicate mosquitoes. Ana made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, at a symposium organised by the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON),Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has solicited the support of workers in the FCT Administration (FCTA) to make Abuja a befitting capital city. Wike made the appeal in Abuja, while receiving handing over notes from Mr Adesola Olusade, Permanent Secretary,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has affirmed her commitment towards empowerment, rural farming, and health for women and children in the country. Kennedy-Ohanenye stated this on Monday on assumption of duty and meeting with the media in Abuja. According to her, the ministry wouldContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said that Nigeria had the opportunity to compete with other countries digitally, not just other sectors. Tijani, speaking with the Heads of Agencies and other stakeholders under the Ministry on Monday in Abuja, urged themContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Gender and Education Parity Advocacy Project (GEPAP) says it will empower youths with skills toward the promotion of gender and education equality in North Central part of the country. Rahmat Abdullahi, Project Lead, GEPAP, said this at the GEPAP Stakeholders’ Workshop in Abuja on Monday. Abdullahi,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Abuja, Aug. 21, 2023 (NAN) The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr Nyesom Wike says he will demolish all illegal buildings and structures in the FCT as part of efforts to restore the Abuja Master Plan. Wike stated this at a news conference in AbujaContinue Reading
