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By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) has challenged small scale business owners to take advantage of the Federal Government’s N75 billion Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) intervention funds. The NASSI President, Dr Solomon Vongfa, said this while briefing the media on the Memorandum ofContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The National Assembly joint committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund has called for urgent measures to address security and power challenges in tertiary institutions in the country. Chairman of the joint committee, Sen. Muntari Dandutse, made this known in a statement in Abuja, as a fallout ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders of Nigeria (IMBLN), on Saturday called on Nigerians to stop patronising quack estate agents while purchasing lands or renting properties. The President of IMBLN, Hayatuddeen Awwal, made the call at the end of IMBLN’s Consultative Meeting with the theme` `MortgageContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Africa Intercontinental Network has called on international organisations to tap into Africa’s vast talents and resources to boost the continent’s progress and global recognition. Mr Precious Osagie, National Coordinator of the group, made this appeal at a news conference in Abuja to announce the 2024 Africa InternationalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration’s efforts to develop satellite towns and rural areas of the territory is sacrosanct. Wike gave the assurance during the inauguration of the construction of Asuquo Okon Road (Road CN8), from Obafemi AwolowoContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has solicited the support of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), to deploy technology in disaster management. Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, acting Director-General (D-G) of the department, made the call when he visited the D-G of the agency,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Some students with low vision on Thursday, expressed excitement after seeing the whiteboard and their teachers clearer for the first time in years. The students were among 115 children that benefited from free eye care outreach, organised by Women and Girls with Albinism Network in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Some stakeholders have urged Nigerians to leverage available opportunities to increase non-oil exports for economic growth and development. The Stakeholders spoke at the Nigerian Exporters Hub (NEXHUB) Abuja Export Conference 2024 in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the conference wasContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has pledged to partner with the Kogi government to harness its natural resources for sustainable economic development. Sen. Heineken Lokpobri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), stated this on Thursday in Abuja when Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, paid him a courtesy visit.Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has affirmed that passengers are entitled to compensation for flight delay, cancellation, luggage delay, missing or loss by airlines. Mr Michael Achimugu, the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection stated this at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
