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
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu will consult further before arriving at a final decision on the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, said this at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. He saidContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged states and local government councils to scale up environmental health surveillance in eateries and public places nationwide. These include markets, garages, schools, restaurants, stadia, religious and sporting events venues. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment, gave the directive in aContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Nigerian and European business leaders, policy makers and institutional stakeholders will converge on Abuja on July 2, to identify and explore investment opportunities along specific value chains during the ninth European Union-Nigeria Business Forum. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Samuela Isopi, made this known toContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC), and the Okofia Ukana community in Udi Council Area, on Saturday, signed a partnership agreement for housing development in the community. The partnership also entailed the signing deed of customary grant for the use of large expanse of the villageContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,, says the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project has reached 90 per cent completion stage. The minister said this in Kaduna during an inter-ministerial visit to the gas pipeline project at River Kaduna HDD crossing site. HeContinue Reading
