By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has announced plans to set up transit schools to cater for the educational needs of the 11,000 school children displaced by banditry and other violent crimes in Niger State. According to Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the project wouldContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory Administration, has called for public partnership in transportation and road safety management to reduce the rate of accidents on Nigerian roads. Dr Yusuf Suberu, Squadron Leader, DRTS, stated this in Abuja on Saturday, during the 2023 SpecialContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has said that state governments are becoming more proactive in their response to disaster issues in the country. Ahmed said this at the end of a four-day workshop organised for staff of the agency and staff of variousContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa said Nigerian StartUps had attracted over $4 billion into the economy in terms of investments. Inuwa spoke at the Innovation Support Network (ISN) 2023 annual summit with the theme: “Unlocking Potential: Collaborating forContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The Fridays For Future (FFF) Nigeria and Climate Live Nigeria, has called for an end to fossil fuels production and usage in Nigeria. Mr Kingsley Odogwu, National Coordinator and Country Representative of the organisation said this at the Climate Justice Road-walk campaign, on Friday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha have met in Abuja over undisclosed reasons. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Friday by Onyejeocha’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gabriel Emameh. He saidContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has promised to upgrade the garment factory at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development. Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, disclosed this during a fact-finding visit to the Government Science and Technical College in Abuja on Friday.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Chief Olusegun Osunkeye, Chairman, Board of Directors, Omnibus Business Solutions Ltd., has emphasised the need for corporate governance code to address governance gaps in the public sector. Osunkeye gave the advice at the Investiture Ceremony of Alhaji Tijjani Borodo as 18th president of the Chartered Institute ofContinue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke FranklinCovey Nigeria, a leadership and management service company, has urged the federal and state governments to make substantial investment in the children’s education. The company said that such investment in education was crucial for nurturing patriotic citizens and fostering national development. Mrs Ifueko Okauru, Group Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN) has urged the Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade- John, to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to reposition the Nigerian tourism sector. Mr Nkereuwem Onung, National President, FTAN, who made the call during a courtesy visit to the minister onContinue Reading
