By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has directed Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa in response to Tuesday night inferno in Majia, which claimed over 100 lives. The government delegation comprises Mohammed Badaru, Minister of DefenceContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Presidency on Wednesday clarified that there was no leadership vacuum in the country, with President Bola Tinubu and his Vice Kashimu Shettima out of the country. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said in a statement that the clarification was inContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Vice-President Kashim Shettima says collective action is key to building climate-resilient communities as a solution to Africa’s Climate Future. Shettima said this in his keynote address titled: “Securing Africa’s Green Future: Leading the Global Climate Change Agenda” at the 2nd Edition of the Africa Climate Forum 2024Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The South-East Business and Investment Summit Group (SEBIS) has sought for a credible solution to reawaken industrialisation in the zone. They also sought for the exploration of the South East Zone as an economic powerhouse to drive business, investment and economic development. The group’s ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Ms Rosemary Okoroafor, a nurse at Karshi General Hospital, a surbub of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has bagged the DAISY Foundation award for extraordinary nurses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that DAISY is an acronym for Diseases that Affect Immune Systems. TheContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Steering Committee of the Nigeria Jubilee Programme (NJFP), as part of measures to scale up employments and enhance the employability of fresh graduates. Shettima inaugurated the Steering Committee of the NJFP at the Presidential Villa on Monday He described theContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has called for increased cooperation among government agencies, the private sector and international partners to boost economic growth, enhance competitiveness and maintain stability in the country. The President said this during the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit organised by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has urged the disciplinary board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles at a Libyan airport. He said CAF should take appropriate action against those who wilfully violated its statutesContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Nigeria was not snubbed in the 2024 UN Human Rights Council election, as some reports have claimed, says Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy. Onanuga said this in a statement titled, “Setting the Record Straight,” on Sunday. He said the country didContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, says the media must harness the opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ali said this on Monday in Urumqi, China, in his address at the ongoing World Media Summit. HeContinue Reading
