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
By Yahaya Isah The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says it is set to upwardly review traffic offence fines from the least N2,000 to N5,000 and even up to N300,000. Mr Kalu Emetu, DRTS Director of Public Relations made this known on Monday during anContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday pledged adequate support to Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) towards wealth creation and economic growth of the state. The governor gave the assurance during the distribution of Information Communications Technology (ICT) enhancement business toolkits to Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) in theContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has pledged to implement the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principle to improve the quality and quantity of the nations’ surface and groundwater resources. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this in a news conference in commemoration of theContinue Reading
