By Philip Yatai, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the past few years, building collapse has become frequent in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, particularly in its commercial hub, Lagos and the Federal Capital territory (FCT), Abuja. Residents have blamed the development on authorities, accusing them of failing to enforceContinue Reading
By Bridget Ikyado Ondo State Government has pledged to work with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to mitigate irregular migration and human trafficking in the state. Prince Boye Ologbese, Commissioner for Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations made this known when he led a delegation from the state on a workingContinue Reading
By Ishaq Abdullahi The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NGGW), on Thursday demonstrated the use of new planting technology and water conservation for plants in Katsina. It’s referred to as “Water Trap Box”, to conserve water for plants. The agency’s Field Officer in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Taheer,Continue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Federal Government has urged the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to check incessant building collapses in the country. Mr Mahmuda Mamman, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Housing, gave the charge during a visit by members of COREN. He charged the councilContinue Reading
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
