By Thompson Yamput The Chairman of the Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Alhaji Muktar Shagari, said the safety of lives on Nigeria’s waterways is crucial for professionalism, efficiency, and national development. He made the declaration on Thursday while delivering his first address to the NIWA management andContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) to enhance digital governance and improve service delivery. The launch, held on Thursday in Abuja, marks the ministry’s transition from paper-based operations to a smart, integrated and technology-driven work environment.Continue Reading
By Doris Esa The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming agriculture as a driver of food security and inclusive prosperity. Kyari spoke on Thursday at the Combined National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) Meeting in Abuja. He said the NPSCContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says it will hold a three-day general assembly aimed at attracting foreign investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The President of AFAN, Dr Farouk Rabiu-Mudi, disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Thursday in Abuja. Rabiu-Mudi said the general assembly, scheduledContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Senators and House of Representatives members have harped on the need to continue to pray for peace in Nigeria. The lawmakers, who came together to celebrate the 2025 Christmas Carol organised by the Christian Legislators’ Fellowship in the National Assembly, prayed God to guide all leaders inContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and National Gallery of Art (NGA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat copyright infringement in the visual art sector for the growth of the creative economy. The MoU was signed by the Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein and the Director-GeneralContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project and other partners, has taken steps to address capacity gaps in social standards operations in Nigeria. The initiative aims to strengthen professional capacity and improve standards in procurement,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George GENDA Foundation, in collaboration with Blue Screen Production and Solutions Media, has urged young Nigerians to prioritise institution-building over episodic activism. The call was made at the National Dialogue on Youth and Democratic Governance, held in Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday byContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Maritime Innovations Hub has called for sustained and large-scale investment in Nigeria’s economy. The Chief Executive Officer of Maritime Innovations Hub, Ronke Kosoko made the call during a media parley organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine and Blue economy held in Abuja on Monday. KosokoContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria’s middle class symbolised stability, aspiration and economic balance, families that could afford decent housing, educate their children, access healthcare and still save for the future. Today, however that sense of security is rapidly slipping away. Rising inflation, weak purchasingContinue Reading
