By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian workers, as the driving force of the nation, deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working conditions. The President stated this on Thursday in Abuja, while speaking with the leadership of the organised labour led by the PresidentsContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise Duties, has tasked the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on improved security at land borders across the country. The chairman of the committee, Rep. Leke Abejide, made the call during an oversight function at the NCS headquarters on WednesdayContinue Reading
NBy Tosin Kolade The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC), has granted Water Use Licences to BUA Cement and Penstock Energy Ltd. During the presentation ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, NIWRMC Acting Executive Director, Hajiya Sakinatu Jimeta, urged the companies to use the licences asContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Dr Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, on Tuesday, canvassed support for the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill. He says when the Bill is passed into law, it will provide legal framework and accelerate progress in the country’s digital economy agenda. The minister, Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, says that governors of the nine oil producing states are partnering the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for sustainable development in the country. Uzodimma said this at a news conference on the sidelines of a meeting between the governors and officials ofContinue Reading
9By Tosin Kolade Nigeria on Monday reiterated its commitment to management of transboundary waters for the benefit of the Niger Basin region. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, stated during a regional workshop in Abuja, to validate a mission’s results for a pilot demonstration project. RepresentedContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) is prepared to conduct the National Population and Housing Census but awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s approval for a date, the Chairman, Mr Isa Kwarra, says. Kwarra said this on Monday in Abuja at a new conference, to herald the commemoration of theContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has arrested 243 suspected criminals from January to June. FCT NSCDC Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Odumosu said thatContinue Reading
By Sunday John The Federal Government has sought the cooperation of Cross River, Ebonyi, Kogi, Benue and Nasarawa state governments to fast track construction of a superhighway linking the states with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sen. David Umahi, Minister of Works, stated this during a meeting with the stateContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dele Momodu, Publisher of Ovation International and uncle to Sophia Momodu, mother of Davido’s first daughter, has advised both parties to refrain from making damaging statements about their child custody battle on social media. Momodu shared his thoughts on Instagram, urging Davido and Sophia to prioritise theirContinue Reading
