By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the value of the traditional institutions in the country. Shettima made the statement when he received a delegation led by the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, retired Justice Sidi Bage I, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja onContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday emphasised the need for re-engineering and re-strategising of affairs in the North with a view to fast tracking development. Shettima stated this when he receive a Coalition of Northern States’ Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (CONSCCIMA) led byContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to rigorously review its exchange rate to come up with more acceptable fare for future Hajj exercises. Shettima made the call when he received briefing from the management of NAHCON led by itsContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) says cinema-goers across Nigeria would enjoy discounted tickets on Saturday, Sept. 2, in commemoration of the International Cinema Day. The National Chairman, CEAN, Mr Opeyemi Ajayi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Ajayi said that the discountContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, says President Bola Tinubu is very passionate about reducing the cost of fertiliser for Nigerian farmers to ensure the attainment of food security. Shettima stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting with Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) and the FederalContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Mr Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has said that the Judiciary was critical to the fight against corruption in the country. He made the remark on Monday in Abuja at the annual reunion and award of the members of the ClassContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Sen. Chris Adighije has urged Abia Government to come up with robust mechanisms that will ensure 21st century science and technological transfers, to build modern industrial complexes in the state. Adighije gave the advice in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday while congratulating the government andContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has advised state governments in frontline areas to take necessary measures towards mitigating the potential impact Lagdo Dam floodgate. Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, gave the advice while issuing flood warning alert during meeting of Presidential Committee onContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has urged members of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms to develop a robust roadmap that will transform the nation’s economy. Shettima gave the advice on Monday when he received the members of the Committee, led by its Chairman,Continue Reading
A news analysis by Ahmed Ubandoma Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has signalled the desire of President Bola Tinubu administration to ameliorate poverty among the citizenry. Shortly after her swearing in Abuja, Edu declared: “A lot of interventions will come under the humanitarian plan. “TheContinue Reading
