By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has called on United Nations Member States to put an end to unnecessary and prolonged conflicts that result in civilian casualties and unbearable suffering globally. Mr Nasir Kwarra, Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), made this appeal during the 79th Third Committee Plenary Meeting ofContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to repositioning the country and create wealth for generations. The President said that his focus was not on 2027 elections but on how to make Nigeria great for generations. Tinubu stated this at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West ZoneContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh Former Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Mike Okiro, said the amendment of Section 7 (6) of the Police Act 2020, to allow for a four-year tenure for the office of the I-G would stabilise the police system. Okiro said this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has released N122 billion to six gas infrastructure companies in its drive to transform the midstream gas value chain across the country. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, said this at the Midstream Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF)/Promoters Agreement SigningContinue Reading
Worried by worsening incidents of devastating floods across the country, the Federal Government has ordered an integrity test on all dams in Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu announced this on Tuesday in the National Broadcast to mark the nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary. He said the measure is aimed at averting futureContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration would convene a National Youth Conference to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting youths. The President made the announcement in his Independence Day broadcast. He said the conference would provoke meaningful dialogue and empower our young people, whoContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says his administration is retooling the economy through necessary reforms to serve Nigerians better and more sustainably. The President said this in his Independence Day broadcast on Tuesday. “If we do not correct the fiscal misalignments that led to the current economic downturn, ourContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says his administration is taking appropriate measures to reduce the cost of living. The President said this in his Independence Day broadcast on Tuesday. “The central concern of our people today is the high cost of living, especially food costs. This concern is sharedContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said that Nigerian security forces have eliminated more than 300 commanders of the Boko Haram terrorist group in the last one year. Also eliminated are many commanders of other banditry groups, especially in the North-West and North-East. Tinubu gave the security update in his NationalContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has approved the increase of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024. NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, said this in a statement on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
