By Mohammed Baba Busu The National Hydro Electric Power Producing Areas Commission (N-HYPPADEC), says the rehabilitation works of the over 20 years moribund Bida water works has reached 90 per cent completion stage. Dr Itilatyaa Daniel, the Director of Engineering and Technical Services in the commission, said this during theContinue Reading
By Zubairu Idris, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Available statistics from the UNICEF shows that Nigeria accounts for over two million un-immunised children, including zero dose children globally. According to health experts, zero dose children are children that lack access to or were never reached by routine immunisation service providers.Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam An eonomic expert, Dr Chijioke Ekechukwu says the coming on stream of more refineries in the country is expected to crash the prices of petroleum products. Ekechukwu, the Chief Executive Officer, Dignity Finance and Investment Ltd. said this on Tuesday in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
Assessing Yobe’s post-conflict economic recovery programmes By Rabiu Sani-Ali, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Yobe located in north-east Nigeria is being ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency, desert encroachment and other environmental challenges, a trend inhibiting sustainable social and economic development of the state. With an estimated population of 3.6Continue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH), Zaria, says it has concluded arrangements to engage 518 health professionals, to mitigate the impact of medical brain drain and enhance healthcare service delivery. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, said this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Saturday made a stunning appearance at the 2024 Calabar Carnival Street Party with an impeccable style and elegance. Her presence added a touch of sophistication to the carnival, renowned for its colourful costumes, mesmerising performances, and infectious energy. Mrs Buhari’s fashionContinue Reading
By Justina Auta UNWomen and the Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASHWAN) have unveiled an empowerment initiative for women living with HIV. The organisations extended the gesture to other vulnerable groups, empowering them with life skills and start-up packs to enhance their economic independence. Mrs Helen Akpan,Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya Malam Ali M Ali, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has promised to improve the working environment for the personnel of the agency. . He spoke on Saturday when he visited the agency’s Minna Zonal office to assess its situation. Ali was received byContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), says the old Port Harcourt refinery is fully operational and preparation for Saturday loading operation is currently ongoing. The NNPC Ltd. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Soneye advised membersContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani Kano state government has unveiled an Anti-Corruption Strategy (2024–2028), a comprehensive framework aimed at tackling corruption and promoting integrity. The event was conducted with support of the European Union-funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme Phase II, being implemented by the International Institute for DemocracyContinue Reading
