By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has restated the determination of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration to revive the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) through engagement with key stakeholders in the industry. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said Shettima gaveContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Pan Niger Delta Forum, (PANDEF) is set to meet to deliberate over the state of the nation and recent socio-political developments in the Niger Delta region. Dr Ken Robinson ,National Publicity Secretary, PANDEF, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja . Robinson said thatContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The maiden edition of the Gospel Icons Africa (GIA) talent hunt show has been slated to begin in August as the winner will walk away with N10 million. Mr Bamidele Martins, Chief Executive Director of GIA, disclosed this during a news conference held on Thursday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The National Social Protection Forum (NSPF) has described the National Social Register (NSR) as a valuable asset to addressing poverty and vulnerability among Nigeria’s population. The National Coordinator of the forum, Dr Taiwo Benson, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Nasarawa South, Mohammed Onawo says he is sponsoring a bill to tackle alleged illegal mining by foreigners in the country. Onawo (PDP-Nasarawa) said this on Thursday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen on his agenda for his zone. The lawmaker said that the billContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo An NGO, eHealth Africa, has called for the integration of digital solutions to battle health emergencies and vaccinations especially in hard-to-reach communities in Nigeria. The Executive Director, ehealth, Atef Fawaz made the call during the 2023 Insight Learning Forum with theme :”Digital Innovations in Public Health Practice:Continue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has embarked on sensitisation and engagement of stakeholders toward the successful conduct of the Nov. 11 governorship election in Kogi. Speaking at the event on Wednesday in Lokoja, NOA Director-General, Dr Garba Abari, said the campaign was to sensitise the stakeholders onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday, distributed relief materials to victims of flood in Yangoji community, Kwali Area Council, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items distributed included food and nonfood items, such as rice, maize, spaghetti, macaroni andContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President (VP) Kashim Shettima, has mourned the death of the Emir of Koko, in Koko Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi, Malam Muhammadu Bello. In a statement by Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the vice president, Shettima described the late Emir as a peacefulContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged foreign investors to take advantage of the opportunities in Nigeria as the country is ready for business. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said Shettima made the call in his remarks at a sideContinue Reading
