By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government on Tuesday said Nigeria has made progress in providing safe water and sanitation, but warned that stronger commitment is needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goal Six (SDG 6) by 2030. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu “Nini: A Tale of Betrayal and Triumph”, star-studded Nollywood blockbuster has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that industry stakeholders, including filmmakers, actors, cast and crew of the film, were present at the premiere on Sunday night at SilverbirdContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says about 7.8 million children in Kano State will be vaccinated against Measles Rubella during the integrated Measles–Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign scheduled for Oct. 6. Mr Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Kano, disclosed this on Monday during aContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade A coalition, Dedicated Women Action and Advocacy for Rural and Urban Water Hygiene and Sanitation Support in Nigeria, has stressed the vital role of women in achieving sustainable development in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. The President of the group, Mrs Cordelia Agbo, stated thisContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Senior Pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Daki-Biyu District, Kubwa, Abuja, Alex Ogundipe, said that Nigeria has made significant progress 65 years since its independence. Ogundipe made the remarks at the Church’s 20th Harvest Thanksgiving service themed, “Double Glory”, held on Sunday. He said, inContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to see themselves as guardians of rivers, saying protecting the nation’s waterways is safeguarding public health, food security and the economy. Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration ofContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says the application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session will officially close on Tuesday. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja. Sawyerr said the closure would allow the Fund toContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has refuted allegations by some international platforms and online influencers that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Sunday, described the claims as false, baseless, divisive,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Progressive Staff Forum of the National Assembly has urged a faction of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) to explore lawful avenues in pressing their demands. It said disputes should not be allowed to disrupt legislative activities. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that every Wednesday will now be set aside for maintenance on the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS). It also said passenger operations on the corridor will resume on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, disclosedContinue Reading
