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By Tosin Kolade Stakeholders have urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to urgently implement a coordinated sanitation and services plan for satellite communities like Mpape, where more than 30 per cent of residents lack access to toilets. This formed part of the key recommendations arising from a meeting heldContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Nigeria is set to host the 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) from June 25 to 27 in Abuja. In a statement issued on Friday, Vincent Musumba, Manager of Communications and Events at Afreximbank, said the meetings would bring together an influential coalitionContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces to collaborate with technology-driven enterprises, research institutions, and industry leaders in developing innovative solutions to enhance national security. Musa made this known at the launch of Phase II of the NIGCOMSATContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to immediately arrest those behind the killing of over 100 people in Yelewata community in Benue. Tinubu issued the directive on Wednesday while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Makurdi. A statement by the President’s spokesperson, Mr BayoContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, says the U.S.’ plan to apply visa restrictions on ECOWAS countries is tantamount to creating “non-tariff barriers” that will harm trade relations with West Africa. Tuggar, who is the Chairman, ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) made this known atContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Stakeholders in Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector have been urged to adopt Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) approaches to address the country’s sanitation crisis, strengthen public health, and build resilient cities. Mr Timeyin Uwejamomere, Managing Partner of Mangrove and Partners, made the call in Abuja at a 3-dayContinue Reading
By Uche Anunne A former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says the harmonious working relationship among the three arms of government was good for the consolidation of the nation’s democracy. Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency in the 8th and 9th Assembly, saidContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) says it will commence a nationwide sensitisation tour on June 23 to drive ease of doing business reforms in the country. Zahrah Mustapha-Audu, the Director-General of PEBEC, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. She said that theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms on his 50th birthday. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described the tax expert as a trailblazer. He also described theContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Kano State Government has intensified its campaign to eliminate open defecation in the state through the distribution of sanitation and campaign materials to six local government areas nearing Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. The items were distributed through the state’s Rural Water Supply and Sanitation AgencyContinue Reading
