By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has formalised a strategic partnership with the Erasmus+ program, aiming to cultivate graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills vital for propelling Nigeria’s sustainable development. This collaboration was unveiled by the Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, during the inaugural Erasmus+ NationalContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Alhaji Shehu Shinkafi, the newly deployed permanent secretary to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has pledged accountability in delivering the mandate of the ministry for water resources management. He made the commitment when he took over from Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, who was redeployed to theContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi Dr Godwin Audu, the newly appointed Comptroller General of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at simplifying the exportation process for Nigeria’s agro-products. In a press conference held on Wednesday in Abuja, he expressed the agency’s commitment to aligning with the RenewedContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) has called on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to rally behind Nigeria in implementing climate action strategies. The call was made by Dr Tanko Azzika, Senior Policy Officer at AMCOW, during a post-COP28 multistakeholder national consultative dialogue in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Senator John Owan-Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has affirmed the commitment to placing entertainment and culture at the forefront of sports development in Nigeria. The pledge was made during a reception organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for National Basketball Association (NBA) legends LisaContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr Kayode Ajulo, has filed a suit on behalf of Rivers Elders seeking to stop Gov. Similalaye Fubara of Rivers from re-presenting the 2024 budget to the state House of Assembly. He asked the court to stop such a move pendingContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh In response to the escalating crime rates within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, officially launched a specialised law enforcement unit known as the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) on Wednesday. During the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja, Egbetokun detailed that the SISContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the man being tortured by a passenger in a viral video for attempting to use him to traffic drugs does not work with FAAN. He is an employee of an aviation services company operating within the airport premises, Mrs ObiageliContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Enugu State’s Epidemiologist, Dr Ogbodo Okechukwu, says the state is committed to preventing and preparing for potential cholera outbreaks. Okechukwu spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Training Workshop to Support States’ Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergency Working GroupContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, has called on the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) to offer valuable economic suggestions to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Bagudu delivered this plea during a two-day National Conference organised by the SCSN in Abuja.Continue Reading
