By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said President Bola Tinubu never asked him to lie, arrest or harass any journalist because of unconstructive criticism and reportage. Idris stated this while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) led by itsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has commenced the training of its workforce to implement and upgrade social standards across various sectors. The initiative is aimed at addressing weak compliance with social safeguards and bridging gaps in inclusive, rights-based development. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs (FMoWA), said thisContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The UK Government has announced that it will unveil digital eVisas for most Nigerian nationals applying for study or work visas from July 15. This is contained in a statement by the British High Commission, Abuja, signed by Onyinye Madu, and made available to the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The United States (U.S.) Government has announced the review of its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria and other countries. This is contained in a statement issued by the Embassy, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. Titled, “Revised Visa ReciprocityContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation says no water has been released from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, contrary to reports circulating in the media. The Minister, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this in a statement, following his communication with the Lagdo Dam Manager, Ahmad Bivoung.Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in a move to bolster Nigeria’s disaster preparedness, conducted a “Full-Scale Flood Response Simulation” exercise in Wudil Local Government Areas, Kano State. The Agency’s Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, during the simulation exercise on Saturday, emphasised the critical importance of readiness inContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has condemned the call by some members of Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) for a protest to demand the immediate reinstatement of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Federal High Court in Abuja, had on Friday, ordered the Senate to recall Akpoti-Uduaghan representingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Change: Act for Action (CCHCC) project has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots capacity building and empowerment in the fight against climate change. Dr Deborah Ayodele-Olajire, Project Lead in Nigeria, made this known in Abuja at a climate change knowledge exchangeContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has unveiled a rebranding initiative to strengthen its reforms and promote national development. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General (D-G) BPP, disclosed this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja on Friday. Adedokun said that underContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndace, says VON is targeting about 500 million Swahili language listeners in South and East Africa “with contents that tell the African story.” Ndace made this known when he received the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr SelestineContinue Reading
