By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced 42 successful bidders in the 2022 Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP)’s auction process. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the NUPRC Chief Executive disclosed the outcome of the bidding exercise in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi The Federal Government of Nigeria is advocating improved surgical procedures as part of efforts to improve delivery of quality healthcare services in the country. Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made the call at the annual meeting of the National Institute ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is in collaboration talks with the Customs Service of neighbouring Republic of Benin to improve trade relations between both countries. The Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja, during a two-dayContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday departed Nigeria to represent President Bola Tinubu at the G77+China Leaders’ Summit in Havana, Cuba, holding from Sept. 15 to 17. The Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Mr Olusola Abiola, in a statement, said Shettima would join otherContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa’idu Alkali, has said that the freight wagon haulage on the narrow gauge from Lagos to Kano will begin in the next three months. Alkali made the disclosure during his visit to Kajola Wagon Assembly Plant in Ogun, on Tuesday. He saidContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank The President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Daniel Igali, says he is positive of a good outing for Nigeria Wrestlers in the forthcoming World Wrestling Championship. Igali said this when he paid an unscheduled visit to the camp of the Wrestlers in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, onContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha An Abuja-based NGO, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), on Tuesday called for increased love and care for grandparents. SOHI Chief Executive Officer, Ms May Ikokwu, made the call in Abuja while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in commemoration of 2023 World Grandparents Day. IkokwuContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate has commended the United States Government and other partners for investing $900 million dollars in Nigeria’s malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis programmes. He made the commendation on Monday in Abuja when he received Dr John Nkengasong, theContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assured Nigerians of a seamless registration process for the National Identification Number (NIN) across the nation and in the Diaspora. The Acting Director-General of the commission, Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote gave the assurance in a statement on Monday in Abuja. SheContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports, Sen. John Owan-Enoh has pledged more support for the development of para-sports in Nigeria. Enoh made the pledge on Monday in Abuja following Nigeria’s encouraging participation at the maiden 2023 African Para Games in Accra. The minister, in a statement issued by MohammedContinue Reading
