By Esenvosa Izah The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has attributed the current naira scarcity to panic withdrawals by bank customers. Its President, Mr Olusoji Oluwole, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said such withdrawals were done out of fear of the sufferingsContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that the year 2023 witnessed an unprecedented feat of zero jailbreaks and attacks across all 253 custodial centers nationwide. Assistant Controller of Corrections (ACC) Mr Abubakar Umar, the NCoS spokesperson, disclosed this remarkable achievement during an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir In a significant move to alleviate the housing shortage in Jigawa State, the Executive Council has approved a N6 billion project aimed at constructing 1,500 housing units across various locations. Alhaji Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, announced that the funds wouldContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye Experts specialising in fire and disaster management have initiated a thorough training programme for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) staff in a strategic move to bolster preparedness and response capabilities. Conducted by Mr Virgil Akama, Managing Director of Assetbow Ltd, a renowned private firefighting consultancy firm,Continue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has emphasised the importance of sporting activities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to enhance their mental health. The encouragement came during a meeting in Abuja, where Lalu commended Bronze Medalist Charles AkohContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade WaterAid Nigeria, in partnership with The Church of Latter-day Saint Charities, has unveiled a 250,000 dollars project to improve access to potable water and sanitation in Bwari Area Council, FCT. The project, unveiled on Tuesday, will be implemented through the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene servicesContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has partnered with the Nigerian Correctional Service to implement a “train the trainer” programme to harness the creative talents hidden within the prison walls. The programme equips inmates with skills for creative expression, offering a pathway to self-discovery and rehabilitation. Dr JohnContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal In a significant move towards advancing healthcare accessibility, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has introduced the National Investment Initiative, marking a crucial stride in the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Professor Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Development, announced the imminentContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some bank customers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to urgently address cash crunch issues to ensure swell celebrations during the yuletide. Some of the customers who are also small business owners told the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye In a resounding victory, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has been awarded the prestigious Leadership Newspaper 2023 Government Agency of the Year, drawing praise from consumers across the nation. Numerous consumers expressed their appreciation on X account, with Hilda @ Hilsneurone describing it asContinue Reading
