Solid mineral mining site

By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has expressed the commitment to reposition minerals and metals sector to enhance socio-economy development in the country. A statement by Mr Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Solid Mineral Development, on Friday in Abuja, said the move would also transformContinue Reading

Babatunde Okuneye, Registrar, ICSAN

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has announced the appointment of Mr Babatunde Okuneye, as its Registrar/Chief Executive. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Nkechi Onyenso, Chairman of Publicity and Advocacy Committee, ICSAN, on Thursday in Lagos. The News AgencyContinue Reading

Mr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development

By Vivian Emoni The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, says that strong support by international community for local value addition in the mining sector will promote economic development in the industry. Alake said this in a statement issued by Mr Segun Tomori, the Minister’s Special Assistant onContinue Reading

  By Olayinka Olawale The Federal Government has commenced training of Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer facilitators in Lagos State for the enrolment of 283,003 beneficiaries. Speaking at the one-day training for the facilitators on Tuesday in Lagos, Dr Michael Ajuluchuku, the National Programme Manager, National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO),Continue Reading

  By Sarafina Christopher/Patricia Amogu Former Director-General of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, has called for an upward review of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) proposed budget allocation to Edo South Senatorial zone. Onaiwu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

  By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has promised to address challenges affecting the delivery of primary and secondary education in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, Dr Danlami Hayyo, gave the assurance after a visit to some secondary schools in Abuja on Monday,Continue Reading