By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has convicted 34 traffic offenders out of 35 prosecuted during a mobile court session held along the Calabar–Ikom Highway at Pamol, Cross River. The Corps Public Education Officer, (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal, Olusegun Ogungbemide, made this known on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri No fewer than 1,000 students of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State, were empowered with complimentary business skills and sanitary pads by El’s Empowerment Foundation, in collaboration with other partners. Speaking at the event on Thursday in Zaria, Malam Musa Aliyu, the Coordinator of the foundation, saidContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Dangote Cement Plc has urged stakeholders in the housing industry to consider budget-friendly mass housing scheme for Nigerians. Speaking at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show, the National Sales Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dolapo Alli, said that all stakeholders must collaborate for affordable housing in theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations has launched an investigation into a viral video showing some stranded Nigerian workers in the Central African Republic (CAR). This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr Jaafaru Yakubu, on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN) says it will train some of its qualified members to provide psychosocial support to the 27 abducted victims recently rescued in Niger. Hajiya Kulu Abdullahi, the Amirah of FOMWAN in Niger, said this during a one-day sensitisationContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants across all academic levels as part of a major overhaul of its national scholarship programme. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday during a high-level meeting with officials of the FederalContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says there is need for a strategic approach on Work-Based Learning (WBL) to bolster private sector participation in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Mr Mendy Albert, Head, Abuja Office and UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, made this submission on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring real-time, automated, and centralised extractive sector data. The Executive Secretary, Dr Orji Orji, said at the 2025 National Extractives Dialogue in Uyo on Wednesday, that NEITI had already established a data centre to automateContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) has called on youths to take ownership of leadership and push the vision of the Congress beyond national borders. This call was made during the opening ceremony of the NYC National Special Convention held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued warning to traders across Lagos State to cease artificial price inflation and ensure the authenticity and safety of their goods. Mr Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FCCPC,Continue Reading
