By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops have in the last one week neutralised 192 terrorists, apprehended 341 others and rescued 62 kidnapped hostages. It also said a total of 122 ISWAP/JAS terrorists surrendered with their families. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this atContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), says Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration number, National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) are major requirements for accessing students loans The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, made this known during an interactive session with members ofContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko A Federal High Court in Kano, has halted the suspension of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje by his ward. The order came on Wednesday after the the APC chieftain filed an ex parte motion seeking to enforce his fundamental right toContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) says it has successfully recorded its first set of quadruplets, delivered by a 49-year-old woman, following Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) conception. Prof. Chinedu Ekwempu, a Professor of Infertility and Endocrinologist and JUTH’s IVF Centre Coordinator, told journalists on Thursday in Jos, that theContinue Reading
By Sunday John The Federal Government has emphasised the relevance of effective communication in the efforts to tackle the effects of climate change. Malam Idris Mohammed, Minister of Information and National Orientation, who stated this position on Thursday in Keffi, explained that proper and timely dissemination of information onContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo A coalition of foreign and Nigeria based agro companies led by Shine Bridge Incorporated has indicated interest to partner with the Federal Government on large scale commercial cassava processing and food manufacturing. Shine Bridge is a U.S.-based agricultural policy think-tank and food technology transfer company. Dr TonyContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has identified the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) 2022 as one of the critical pathways to achieving Net Zero Carbon Emission. The Commission’s Chief Executive, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, said this at its Investors’ Forum on Wednesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring comprehensive economic security for all Nigerians. Tinubu said this would be achieved through addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable system. He said this when he received members of the Afenifere2, the Yoruba Socio-Cultural organization,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) rebounded on Wednesday, gaining N57 billion to close at N56.504 trillion. This increase follows eight consecutive sessions of losses. The market capitalisation, which opened at N56.447 trillion, rose by 0.10 per cent to reach N56.504 trillion by the close of trading. Similarly,Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has declared April 7 as National Police Day. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made this known on Monday night during the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony held in the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. He identified a complete overhaul ofContinue Reading
