By Akpan Glory Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has approved the release of N18 billion to boost tourism infrastructure and reposition the state as a leading destination in Nigeria and West Africa. The state government said the fund would be used for the rehabilitation and upgrade of key tourismContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr Ola Olukayode, has urged the National Assembly to pass the Unexplained Wealth Bill pending since the 9th Assembly. Olukayode made the appeal at the ongoing National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, organised by the Senate andContinue Reading
By Douglas Okoro Mr Joseph Nwachukwu, the Deputy State Commandant of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ebonyi Command, has bowed out of service after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. Nwachukwu, who began his career with NDLEA in 2001, was honoured at a colourful send-off ceremony held onContinue Reading
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
