By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has said that achieving an Open Defecation-Free (ODF) Nigeria will depend largely on behavioural and attitudinal change among citizens, backed by community ownership of sanitation practices. Mrs Elizabeth Ugoh, Director of Water Quality Control and Sanitation at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources andContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revived its Annual Lecture Series after an eight-year break, aiming to enhance partnerships and promote global best practices in road safety management across Nigeria. At the 8th edition held Wednesday in Abuja, the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, described theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Trade Facilitators Association (ITFA), has trained more than 500 non-governmental organisations and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), on sustainable trade transformation. The training was carried out under the organisation’s flagship initiative: “Support to Potential and Established Nature-Positive Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in NigeriaContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The United States (U.S.) Government says it has provided the World Food Programme (WFP) with the sum of 32.5 million dollars to support its food and nutrition programme in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by Aishah Gambari of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, onContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Governance and technology stakeholders have urged Nigeria to anchor its Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption on governance and quality enterprise leadership to compete as a major player in the AI-driven global economy. They made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at the Centre for Enterprise Governance (CEG) ThirdContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to mark the 2025 Eid-ul-Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Lily Grace, media consultant to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Wednesday condemned the attack on his convoy in Birnin Kebbi and urged a thorough investigation. The incident occurred on Monday evening shortly after Malami paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Gwandu.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The quest for further reforms of the Electoral Act is gaining momentum as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. At the centre of these conversations is a bill before the National Assembly proposing that all major elections– presidential, governorship, National AssemblyContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Federal Ministry of Environment has inaugurated a Systems House at Vitapur Plc to optimise the use of ozone- and climate-friendly polyurethane systems. The facility was inaugurated on Tuesday in Lagos, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Abba Bello, has commended the Federal Government’s recent six-month ban on shea nut exports. He described the move as a strategic step to support local processors and reduce production costs. Speaking at an interactive session with All progressivesContinue Reading
