By Tosin Kolade Nigeria has been selected to host the 7th African Spelling Bee competition in December. Mr Abdulsalam Ibrahim, National Coordinator of Nigeria Spelling Bee, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He expressed pride in Nigeria’s rich historyContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Nigerians can no longer afford to eat eggs as one egg is being sold for between N150 to N200 in spite of its health benefits. Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, saidContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi An NGO, the African Centre for Human Advancement Social and Community Development (ACHASCOD) donated food items to vulnerable women in Shere community, Abuja, on Sunday to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day. Executive Director of the NGO, Amb. Opeyemi Aderinto, said the gesture was designed to putContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has lauded the remarkable achievement of Calabar Port irrespective of inherent challenges. The Director-General, Mr Michael Ohiani, stated this when members of the commission visited the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and terminal operators in Calabar. Ohiani stated thatContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), on Saturday in Abuja, urged Nigerians to exhibit the right attitude and moral behaviour, to project good image for the country. Sheikh Muhydeen Bello, the Chairman of Ansar-ud-deen Northern States Council of Missioners, gave the advice at the 29th Annual Ramadan lectureContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Two Nigerian charities based in the UK will submit a report on the current security situation in Nigeria to the UK Government and Parliament on March 19. The report was developed by academics at King’s College, London. It is to be presented at the UK Parliament byContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO) says the appointment of Transaction Advisers for issuance of Eurobond is subject to approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday inContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Chairman, Ikoyi Obalende Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, Mr Faud Atanda-Lawal, on Friday, gave 400 women grants of N50,000 each to improve their livelihood. Speaking at the presentation of the grants to beneficiaries on Friday in Lagos, Atanda-Lawal said it was meant to supportContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson/Funmilola Gboteku Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, of Lagos State says he will continue to bridge the gap between producers and consumers, in order to foster good relationships. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Friday, at a conference and exhibition to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day, held at Eko HotelsContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The National Assembly says arrangements have been concluded to reopen the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Liaison Office at the assembly complex to further catalyse nation-building. Sen. Victor Umeh, Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non- Governmental Organisation and Rep. Victor Obuzor, Chairman, House Committee on Civil SocietiesContinue Reading
