By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Neveah Limited, an indigenous export company, has announced the redemption of its N2.923 billion Series 7, 8, and 11 commercial paper notes issued in February, May, and July 2023, respectively. Mr Ibidapo Lawal, the Chief Executive Officer of the Abuja-based commodity trading company dealing in the exportContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The World Health Organisation (WHO) has initiated Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) interventions in five states to combat the transmission of faecal-oral diseases and enhance sanitation across the country. Dr Edwin Isotu-Edeh, National Consultant for Public Health and Environment at WHO Nigeria, announced the implementation during the NationalContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has advocated for a robust technology workforce to spearhead digital revolution in the public sector. Tijani made the call at a one-day event titled “Talent, Technology and Transformation”. The event was the inaugural ceremony of DevsInGovernment,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government has emphasised the necessity of creating an integrated disaster database and risk information management system for the country. Mr Mustapha Ahmed, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said this in Abuja during a technical workshop on the United Nations Risk ReductionContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Transparent Protection Ltd/GTE (TPL) has urged the Federal Government to exempt the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) from the 50 per cent automatic deduction from the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of government organisations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that TPL/Gte is a pioneer membership-based, insuranceContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Prof. Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, has urged states benefiting from the 700 million dollars Sustainable Urban and Rural Water and Sanitation Hygiene (SURWASH) programme to fulfill their counterpart funding obligations. The call was made during the 3rd Federal Steering Committee meeting ofContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have unveiled the Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) Indicator Report in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the CoHD was unveiled at a joint Media Briefing on Wednesday, asContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has cautioned residents of the Federal Capital Territory against improper waste disposal practices posing threat to the integrity of the city’s sewer system. Mr Ndidi Emma-Agbodike, Assistant Director at Wupa Basin Treatment Plant, AEPB, issued the warning on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, has commended the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, emphasising its significant role as a support mechanism for states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Bagudu said this at a one-day Public Lecture titled,Continue Reading
By Bukola Olaifa Sen. Saliu Mustapha, Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production Services, and Rural Development, has affirmed the committee’s commitment to expeditiously passing the Agricultural Extension Services Delivery Revitalisation Bill. Mustapha made this assurance during a one-day technical session held in Abuja on Wednesday, organised by the Women FarmersContinue Reading
