By Rhoda Ojo The Sir David Osunde Foundation, an NGO, has provided empowerment to over 1,500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja, aimed at mitigating the impacts of current economic challenges. Mr Ikem Uchegbulam, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee of the foundation, made this announcement in Abuja, ahead ofContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi UNESCO says Nigeria needs more investments to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), agenda of 2030. Mr Abdourhamane Diallo, Head of Office and Representative of UNESCO to Nigeria, said this on Thursday at a two-day workshop on Capacity Development Training of Executives of the Federal Ministry ofContinue Reading
By Clara Egbogota Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, one of the eight suspects declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in connection with the murder of 17 army personnel at Okuama in Delta, has surrendered to the police. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the developmentContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has stressed the importance of regarding the National Identification Number (NIN) as crucial data for sustainable development. Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement, and Regulations at NDPC, made this assertion in Abuja on Thursday, addressing concerns about the alleged dataContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has increased the minimum capital requirement for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) with national licences from N25 billion to N200 billion. The apex bank also increased capital requirement for banks with regional licences from N15 billion to N50 billion , and thoseContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Nigeria and the Hungarian government have renewed their commitment for effective water management and research in addressing water-related challenges and ensuring sustainable development. Alhaji Bello Goronyo, the Minister of state for Water Resources and Sanitation, said this when he hosted the Honorary Consul-General of Hungary, Mr EndreContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Modibbo Adama University Yola has admitted 3,579 students into various programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Tukur, has said. Tukur, who made this known during the matriculation of the students on Wednesday in Yola, warned against improper use of social media andContinue Reading
By Yahaya Isah The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, as public holidays to observe Easter. Dr Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, announced this on behalf of Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, in a statement released on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called on the Federal Government to allocate more resources towards Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) to ensure food security across the nation. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, CASER’s Convener, Mr FrankContinue Reading
By Yahaya Isah The FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) has clarified that the recent Appeal Court judgment exempting private vehicles from obtaining roadworthiness certificates in Delta would not apply in the territory. Mr Kalu Emetu, Head of Public Relations and Enlightenment at DRTS, emphasised in an interview withContinue Reading
