By Collins Yakubu-Hammer A university lecturer, Prof. Godwin Oyedokun, has called on state governments in the country and other stakeholders to support the tax reform of President Bola Tinubu to bring prosperity to Nigeria. Oyedokun made the call at the 2025 Award of Excellence organised by the Society of WomenContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), says the Federal Government’s ban on foreign goods is a testament to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to re-engineering Nigeria’s economy. Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, President ILDC, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger state Road Maintenance Agency (NIGROMA) has commenced the repairs of bad portions of Minna township roads to ease movement. Alhaji Farouk Audi, Managing Director of the agency, disclosed this during the flag-off of the third phase of the ongoing repairs in Minna. AccordingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS) has unveiled a bold and inclusive Islamic initiative aimed at tackling poverty and accelerating community growth/national development. The National Chief Imam of AIS, Sheik Fuad Adeyemi, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a workshop for management staff of the organisation aheadContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament Mémounatou Ibrahima and other stakeholders have decried the high fares of traveling by air within West Africa, saying such was inimical to subregional economic growth. They made this known at the opening session of a Delocalised Meeting of ECOWAS Parliament’s Joint Committee onContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the ministry has commenced the review of its second quarter performance. The minister stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during the review meeting held with the heads of parastatal agencies under the ministry. The minister saidContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani The World Health Organization (WHO) says on Tuesday that more than 30-year difference in life expectancy between the richest and the poorest countries highlights global health inequities. The global health body stated this in its ‘World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity’ launched onContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday announced the arrival of its 36-member advance team, comprising staff and medical personnel, at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina. The team is in Saudi Arabia ahead of the first set of Nigerian pilgrims scheduled toContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) has paid a courtesy visit to former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Retired Brig.-Gen. S.K. Usman, Chairman of the Publicity Committee, the visitContinue Reading
Approval By Salif Atojoko Mr Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, has announced the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval for alterations to the scope of several inherited road projects across the country, within available funds. Umahi made this statement while briefing State House Correspondents after the fifth FEC meeting onContinue Reading
