Trade Modernisation Project as tool to combat trade-related corruption By Martha Agas Generally, one menace countries seeking to facilitate ease of doing business to generate revenue, especially through direct foreign investment, face, is corruption along the chain of service delivery. Analysts have, thus, argue that the first step to boostContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo Prof. Musa Maitafsir, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, National Teachers’ Institute Kaduna, has urged staff of the institute to acquire entrepreneurial skills, to improve their social and economic wellbeing. He stated this at the ‘Second NTI Teacher Acculturation’ public lecture organised by the Department of Academic Services ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government says it is focusing on diversifying the energy mix by investing in renewable energy projects, hydrogen development and enhancing the regulatory framework to attract private investments. Amb. Nicholas Ella, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, stated this during a town hall meeting with theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Mr Ajentekebia Harry, Country Director, Logistics Nigeria, CONTINENT AFRIQUE, a non governmental organisation, says excessive drug abuse is responsible for the increased violence and crime in Nigeria. Harry said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on the occasion of World Drug DayContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), said that Nigeria recorded 75,000 new infected HIV cases and 45,000 HIV-related deaths in 2023. She made this known at a two-day National Prevention Technical Working Group (NPTWG) meeting organised by NACA inContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer/Justina Auta The Federal Government has restated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for journalists and the media profession in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a book presentation titled: “Writing for Media andContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has pledged more support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The President made the pledge as Special Guest of Honour, at the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, otherwise knownContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has begun upgrading surveillance infrastructure in airports and other remote installations to enhance safety and security of the nation’s airspace. Its Managing Director, Mr Ahmed Farouk, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Farouk also said that PresidentContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says there is no imported dirty fuel in the country. The Authority said it would never encourage importation of dirty fuel into the country and ensured that only quality protroleum products are consumed by Nigerians. Mr Ogbugo Ukoha,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), says it has concluded arrangements to train five million artisans annually, to enhance technical and vocational skills in Nigeria. It also warned against quack training centres across the country. Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General of the Fund, said this at the inaugural meetingContinue Reading
