By Olaide Ayinde The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi has urged contractors handling Federal Government’s projects to ensure quality work to fast track sustainable infrastructure development in the country. Umahi stated this during an inspection of the failed sections of Kano-Maiduguri expressway, on Thursday in Azare, Bauchi State. HeContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Emmanuel Olorniruha Mr Mohammed Isa, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, says the President is committed to promoting inclusive electoral policies for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). Isa, represented by Mr Lanre Oloyede, Director of Media and Communication from his office, madeContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu and President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea have signed an agreement on Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project to further affirm the partnership between the two countries for mutual development. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and publicity, saidContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has urged African leaders to make strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the exodus of skills and talent from Africa. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesman, in a statement on Thursday, said Tinubu made the call at a dinner held in his honourContinue Reading
By Emmanuel The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has announced the appointment of Prof. Bashir Garba as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, UDUS, Prof. Attahiru Jega, announced this in a statement obtained by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Former presidents Muhammadu Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, who attended the Council of State meeting on Tuesday physically, and all other former presidents who attended virtually, passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu. Mr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, said this while briefing State HouseContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Nestlé Nigeria, a food and beverage company, has launched a new sustainable packaging for Golden Morn, its iconic breakfast cereal, to solidify its commitment to both nutrition and sustainability. Mr Wassim Elhusseini, the Managing Director, Nestlé Nigeria, made this known via a statement on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun has restated commitment to protect rights, promote welfare and provide opportunities for the growth and development of Nigerian youths. Egbetokun said this during the Nigeria Police Force Youth Conference organised to mark the 2024 International Youth Day on MondayContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa/Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for stronger commitment from state governments and stakeholders in the education sector to develop models that will reduce the high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Azuka Menkiti, UNICEF Education Specialist, made the remarks on MondayContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has lauded Ms Rena Wakama, D’Tigress’ coach, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He stated that the recognition of Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accented her well-established leadership qualities andContinue Reading
