Education By Ikenna Osuoha Ms May Ikokwu, the Chief Executive Officer, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), has canvassed support for the education of women and girls for national development. Ikokwu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in commemoration of the World Population DayContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam A vessel conveying 800,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil has been intercepted by a private security contractor engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The vessel and its crew members were apprehended on July 7, by operatives of Messrs. Tantita Security Services at anContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday demolished houses and structures allegedly erected illegally in Gishiri community in Katampe District of the territory. Officials of the Development Control Department of the FCTA, accompanied by joint security personnel, stormed the area with two bulldozers and pulled downContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Adesola Olusade, Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has said that harmonisation and digitisation of revenue collection would enhance its tax collection. Olusade said this during a one-day town hall meeting on revenue harmonisation, on Monday in Abuja. The theme of exercise is: “Harmonisation Drive:Continue Reading
By Bridget Ikyado A U.S. based cleric, Keith Moore, on Sunday advised Christians to allow peace to reign in their lives. The cleric gave the advice at the wrap-up of “Impartation Conference 2023”, organised by the Summit Bible Church Abuja. Moore, who is Founder and President of Moore Life Ministries,Continue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) says plans are under way to fill up potholes and intervene in the repair of failed roads nationwide as the rainy season sets in. The acting Managing Director, FERMA, Mr Godson Amos made this known in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu UNFPA Country Representative, Ulla Mueller, says the attainment of eight billion world population is a significant milestone in human development in areas such as medicine, science, health, agriculture and education. She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja on Sunday that the achievement isContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu The Country Representative of UNFPA, Ms Ulla Muller, has stressed the importance of education in releasing the potential of women and children. She made this known at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja on Sunday. She said, “education is crucial in releasing the potentialContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate is to resume sitting on Tuesday after the Eid-el-Kabir holiday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as the upper chamber resumes, majority and minority leaders are expected to emerge. The All Progressives Congress (APC), with the largest number of members, is expected toContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The Vice Chancellor, Salem University Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, has urged the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to urgently checkmate candidates’ manipulation of results. The vice chancellor, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Monday, saidContinue Reading
