By Magdalene Ukuedojor As Nigeria celebrates Civil Service Week, Dr Hashim Suleiman, an expert in sociology, has urged government at all levels to ensure that workers enjoy living wage, as the engine of national development. Suleiman, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, listed theContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has energised two newly installed power transformers at its 330/132/33 Kilo Volt (KV) Birnin Kebbi Transmission Substation in Kebbi. TCN made this known in a statement on its website in Abuja on Sunday by Mrs Ndidi Mbah, it’s GeneralContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that Sen. George Akume has been replaced as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga described the report in a section of the media asContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS), Fuad Adeyemi, has identified waqf as a powerful solution to the socio-economic challenges in the country. He made this known at the unveiling of the Al-Habibiyyah Waqf Foundation (AWF), along with programmes like Faith and Philanthropy, Estate Planning,Continue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Devatop Centre for Africa Development, has trained 100 human rights activists on the effective usage of “TALKAM” app to strengthen grassroots responses to abuse and promote digital justice. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) has conducted free medical check-up for civil servants. The exercise was part of activities to mark the 2025 Civil Service Week. The Head of Service, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, said that periodic medical checks wereContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Media and communication experts have called on journalists to adopt development-oriented reporting that promotes social cohesion and supports national development efforts. They made the call in Abuja at a capacity building workshop for public communication and media stakeholders, tagged “Promoting Effective Media Reportage through the Use ofContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Comptroller-General (C-G) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been elected as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council. The election took place during the concluding session of the 145th/146th WCO Council meeting held at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. NCS spokesperson,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi and the Legends Club of Okun Land, have commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing indigenes of Okun origin into various federal positions. Speaking at the civic reception in honour of the appointees in Abuja, Ododo congratulated the appointees and urged them toContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep grief over the passing of prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that late Dantata, an uncle of Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, passed away at the age of 94 in theContinue Reading
