Fuel hike: Abuja motorists opt for compact cars
2024-09-16
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Information minister lauds retired PS, commits to mandate
2024-09-15
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has paid glowing tributes to a retired Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Ngozi Onwudiwe. Idris also restated the commitment of the ministry to deliver on its mandate and ensure effective propagation of the RenewedContinue Reading
Africa at critical junction in search for peace –Ibn Chambas
2024-09-15
By Mufutau Ojo Former President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, says Africa is now at a critical junction in its search for peace. Chambas spoke after being honoured at the Diplomatic Honours Awards Ceremony held in Accra, Ghana. The forum had in attendance PresidentContinue Reading
Tinubu returns to Abuja from China after London stop over
2024-09-15
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja on Sunday, following his official visit to China and his short stay in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on Aug.29. “He started his official visit on Tuesday, Sept.2, with a meeting with President XiContinue Reading
UNICEF seeks support to eradicate NTDs in Nigeria
2024-09-13
By Victor Adeoti The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sought the support of stakeholders in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. Mr Monday Johnson, UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) specialist, made the call in Lagos at a two-day media dialogue on ending open defecation in Nigeria andContinue Reading
FG unveils initiative to reduce unemployment by 20% in 5 years
2024-09-13
By Michael Ajayi / Franca Ofili The Federal Government has unveiled the National Youth Skills Programme (NYSP), a transformative initiative aimed at addressing unemployment and equipping youths with essential skills for the future. Dr Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, said this at the unveiling of the programme on ThursdayContinue Reading
Ministry to partner NAN on policies, programmes
2024-09-13
By Nana Musa The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, says the ministry will partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in promoting government policies and programmes. Bagudu said this when the management staff of NAN, led by its Managing Director, Malam Ali MuhammadContinue Reading
Tinubu meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
2024-09-12
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu was received on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace, London, UK, by King Charles III for a private meeting. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, in a statement on Thursday, said the meeting highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria andContinue Reading
Tinubu’ll land Nigeria safely from turbulence- Akume
2024-09-12
By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has been described as a veteran captain that would safely land Nigeria from its current turbulent situations. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said this when the management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) visitedContinue Reading
NLC confirms release of Ajaero
2024-09-11
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the release of its President, Mr Joe Ajaero from detention. Mr Adewale Adeyanju, Deputy President of NLC gave the confirmation in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajaero was reportedly arrested byContinue Reading
