By Isaiah Eka Sen. Wasiu Eshinlokun, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Marine Transport, has described the Maritime Sector as a critical asset for development of the economy and generation of employment opportunities. Eshinlokun said this in his remarks, during the committee’s visit to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) inContinue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu Former Niger Gov. and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Dr Mu’azu Aliyu, says Northern Nigeria’s persistent challenges are the product of elite complacency, institutional neglect, and decades of misguided policy choices that long predate the current administration. Speaking at theContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has called on politicians from the Northern Region to wait until 2031 for them to contest for president. Akume made the call during his remarks at a two-day Interactive Session on Government-citizens’ Engagement onContinue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu President Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure equitable development across all regions of the country. The assurance was made by Tinubu on Tuesday in Kaduna at a two-day interactive session on Government-citizens’ Engagement organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation Tuesday in Kaduna. Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government says it intends to revive the moribund Kaduna Textile to boost the economy of the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume made this known at a 2-Day Interactive Session on Government-Citizens Engagement on Tuesday in Kaduna. Continue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has said that President Bola Tinubu has kept the promises made in 2023, adding, “he is still keeping them.” Yahaya made this known at a two-day Interactive Session onContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammar A delegation of the Federal Government is currently in Kaduna for a two-day government-citizen engagement. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum holding at the Arewa House was organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation (SABMF) NAN also reports that theContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has officially launched the registration of unemployed youths under the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAM) reports that it is a Federal Government’s programme aimed at tackling unemployment and empowering Nigerians. The NDE State Co-ordinator in Kaduna,Continue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the Tourist Company of Nigeria (TCN) Plc remains under its regulatory involvement. In a notice by the commission in Abuja on Monday, SEC condemned the recent actions by some majority shareholders of the TCN, who allegedly convened the company’s AnnualContinue Reading
By Aderogba George In spite of heavy rainfall in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) demonstrated unwavering commitment on Monday by leading a high-profile public awareness walk. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the walk was aimed atContinue Reading
