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By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says compliance with tyre standards will ensure road safety and position Nigerian businesses for global trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, said this at a sensitisation programme for tyre dealers atContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The lawmaker representing AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency, Rep. Chinedu Obika, has urged the federal government to experiment with state police in the FCT. Obika made the call in Abuja on Thursday, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that the FCT was anContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The 10th Senate recently passed a vote of confidence in its President, Godswill Akpabio, amid the raging controversy over sexual harassment allegation. The dispute started when Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and presented aContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, says Africa’s contributions are crucial in shaping global shipping policies, with 90 per cent of the continent’s trade being seaborne. Oyetola said this on Tuesday in Abuja, during the African Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonisation. The two-dayContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to developing a highly motivated and combat-ready force through structured career planning and digital transformation. Oluyede gave the assurance at the opening of the 6th Career Planning and Management Seminar for Officers,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The National Assembly and the Federal Government have noted the urgent need to leverage Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to address Nigeria’s housing deficit. This was highlighted at the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit on Monday in Abuja, organised to foster collaboration between public and private stakeholders to addressContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Republic of Korea has reiterated its commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria, particularly in economic cooperation, security, and people-to-people exchanges. Mr Kim Pankyu, the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, said this at a news conference to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Nigeria,Continue Reading
Blessing Ibegbu Persons with Disabilities in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa, have called for recognition and political appointments of members in the area. Mr Kura Magaji, the Chairman, Persons with Disabilities in Karu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Karu.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles over non-payment of ground rent for more than 10 years. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the minister announced the revocation at aContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo The Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), an NGO, has urged the government and key stakeholders to eliminate inequality and promote gender rights and equal opportunities for women and girls. The founder and Executive Director of WISE, Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, made this appeal on Saturday as part ofContinue Reading
