By Usman Aliyu The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says more than 60,300 migrants have returned to Nigeria since 2017 through assisted voluntary return programmes. Ms Sharon Dimanche, IOM’s Chief of Mission in Nigeria, disclosed this on Saturday during a media engagement in BeninContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT council, has unveiled a health insurance scheme for journalists in the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCT Administration, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, at the official unveiling of theContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has commended journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for keeping the public informed and supporting national development. Disu spoke on Saturday during the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Congress in Abuja, describing his relationship with the mediaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Bala Bello, the newly appointed Special Adviser to the President on Political Economy, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, pledging support for the Renewed Hope Agenda. Bello, who until recently served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam ARCO Worldwide Services Limited, an indigenous technology company, focused on the security of oil and gas infrastructure and other critical sectors, has emerged as Nigeria’s first authorised DJI Enterprise (drone technology provider) reseller. The emergence marks a major milestone partnership with the world’s leading civilian drone technologyContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Youth on Ground Progressive and Mentorship Initiative has conducted a medical outreach for more than 400 residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative said the gesture was put in place to reduce the prevalence of malaria and typhoid through testing, treatment and awarenessContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The United Niger Delta Congress (UNDC) has urged the Federal Government to decentralise pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta. This is to ensure equity, transparency and compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act. The group made the call at a news conference on Friday in Abuja, expressingContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has urged Nigerians to pay greater attention to the welfare and development of the boy-child. Aregbesola warned that continued neglect could produce serious social consequences for the country. He spoke on Friday in Abuja as Special Guest of Honour atContinue Reading
The Federal Government has commenced structured development of the Ikom Multipurpose Dam and Hydropower Project under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework. The Director-General of ICRC, Jobson Ewalefoh, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Ewalefoh said the move followed the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Project Development CommitteeContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) expresses excitement that President Bola Tinubu has assured maximum support to ensure the successful hosting of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). The NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku, stated this during a webinar organised by NIPR to mark the InternationalContinue Reading
