By Tosin Kolade The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for the inclusion of its members in the implementation of the 700 million dollars World Bank- funded water, sanitation and hygiene Programme. The programme, called the Sustainable Urban, Rural Water Supply Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Project is beingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu, the immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) FCT Chapter, has called for the establishment of veterinary medical centres in all Local Government Areas in the country. Ogbu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Garba Abari, says patriotism and active citizens participation will help Nigeria to achieve national growth and development. Abari said this in Abuja on Tuesday at a news conference to commemorate the 2023 National Citizens and Patriots’ Day. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen ongoing reforms in the energy sector to improve productivity and add value to the economy. According to a statement by Janet McDickson, Head, Media, BPP, the Director General of BPP, MammanContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate confirmed the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the CBN on Tuesday. It also confirmed the nomination of Mrs Emem Usoro, Mr Muhammad Dattijo, Mr Philip Ikeazor and Dr Bala Bello as the bank’s deputy governors. Their confirmation followed the consideration andContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Governor of Osun, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday in Ile-Ife joined in advising Nigerians that early detection of cancer saves life. Adeleke gave the advice while declaring open a three-day symposium commemorating the 10th anniversary of the African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO). The event wasContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, on Tuesday received a copy of the draft Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) document, which forms the basis for the 2023-2027 cooperation agreement. Bagudu received the document during a courtesy visit by the United Nations Industrial DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi ECOWAS has given $77,942 as training grant to 150 farmers in Bauchi State and the FCT to boost food security in Nigeria. The beneficiaries are farmers of the Community Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (COMAFAS). Mrs Massandje Toure-Litse, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture made thisContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A UK-based Nigerian Engineer, Dr Oluseun Adediran, has lauded the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) for finding him worthy for the conferment of award of fellowship of the Society. This is contained in a statement signed by Adediran and made available to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a mock accreditation of voters in Balyelsa, Imo and Kogi, ahead of the governorship elections scheduled for Nov. 11. This is contained in a statement signed by the commission’s National Commissioner of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr.Continue Reading
