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FG urges Senate to direct query on N6trn unpaid ground rent to OSGF

On: May 4, 2023

By Naomi Sharang The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has urged the Senate Ad hoc Committee investigating the N6 trillion unpaid ground rent to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). Fashola said this when the Senate ad hoc committee chaired by Sen. Adamu AlieroContinue Reading

FCT REC bows out of service, attributes successes to God, teamwork

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 4, 2023

In: Politics

By Angela Atabo Malam Yahaya Bello, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the FCT bowed out of service on Tuesday, attributing his successes in office to God and teamwork . Bello. during a retirement party at the FCT INEC on Tuesday in Abuja, thanked GodContinue Reading

SMEDAN trains 30 MSMEs in FCT on product standards, quality improvement

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 4, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has trained 30 owners of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on product standards and quality improvement. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr Olawale Fasaya said that the training would contribute to the economic development of the country.Continue Reading

Mahindi Carnival: Abisogun-Botoku seeks seamless travels within ECOWAS

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi Dr Bonny Abisogun-Botoku, Secretary-General, Nigeria-Republic of Benin Inter-border Forum, has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to promote policies that will ensure seamless travels within the region. Abisogun-Botoku, who made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said that it wasContinue Reading

2023 Hajj: FCT begins visa processing for intending pilgrims

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Metro

By Salisu Sani-Idris The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards says it has commenced the process of securing visa for 2023 intending Muslim pilgrims from the territory. The Director of the board, Malam Abubakar Evuti, made this known at a news conference on activities of the organisation and preparations for thisContinue Reading

Create sole ministry for tourism, culture – FTAN tells President-elect

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) on Tuesday urged the incoming President, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to create a sole ministry for tourism and culture, once he assumes office. Mr Nkereuwem Onung, FTAN President, made the call in Abuja during a creative stakeholder’s meeting organised byContinue Reading

NCAC advises youths against ‘Japa syndrome’

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has advised Nigerian youths to shun the ‘Japa syndrome’, saying it does not guarantee shortcut to affluence. Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC, gave the advice during a tourism and culture stakeholders meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. The meeting meant toContinue Reading

Buhari inaugurates N9.5bn Zuba housing estate

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Metro

By Perpetua Onuegbu President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja, inaugurated a N9.5 billion Zuba Housing Estate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The president while inaugurating the 746 housing unit estate, said it would help check multi-dimensional poverty in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading

UNESCO urges review of Nigeria’s curriculum to meet present demands

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Education

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has called for a review of Nigeria’s educational curriculum to meet present day realities. The Director, UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE), Mr Ydo Yao, made this appeal at a capacity development training workshop for officials of theContinue Reading

Arewa community faults call for unconditional release of IPOB leader

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 2, 2023

In: Politics

By Abdul Hassan The Arewa Community in Southern Nigeria, has faulted call for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by President Muhammadu Buhari. Alhaji Musa Saidu, the leader of the Community, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. President-General ofContinue Reading

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