By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB), has reiterated the need for an integrated approach to address housing deficit in Nigeria and the African continent. The AfDB Director-General, Nigeria Country Department, Lamin Barrow said this at the Annual Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) with the theme, “Beyond Rhetoric toContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta Mrs Martha Paul, a 60-year-old resident of Tudun Wada Community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau, has decried the rising intake of dry gin, popularly known as “Goskolo”, among youths in Plateau. Martha told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Jos thatContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has eulogised the first female Professor of Yoruba Studies in the world, Prof. Omotayo Olutoye, for her important contributions to the Yoruba language, culture and tradition. He said that her works and seminar interventions helped in deepening the knowledge and understanding of the YorubaContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima would unveil two books on leadership and communication in commemoration of the 60th birthday anniversary of Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele. This is contained in a statement released by Bamidele’s Media Office in Abuja on Sunday, indicatingContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Chidi Momah has been crowned champion of the 2023 Captain’s Inaugural tournament at the IBB International Golf and Country Club (IBBIGCC), Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament, which began on Tuesday, ended on Saturday with a dinner and presentation of prizes toContinue Reading
PTAD@ 10: Keeping Nigeria pensioners happy and alive By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) administration under the old pension offices faced overwhelming challenges that include accumulation of a number of negative incidents and inactions on the part of the old pension offices thatContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu Civil society organisation, Patriotism Awareness Forum (PAF), has commended Nigerians for their understanding, resilience and patience on the aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal. The Convener, PAF, Mr Nelson Ekujumi, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Ekujumi commended Nigerians for their understanding on theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Lagos State Government says recent demolition of distressed buildings in Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Council was neither a witch-hunt nor intended to acquire the land but done to protect lives. Mr Gbolahan Oki, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, (LABSCA) said this onContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government on Friday charged States and Local Government Councils to domesticate and implement the revised 2021-2026 National Gender Policy (NGP) for equity and welfare of vulnerable groups. Dr Monilola Udoh, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, made the call at a Dissemination andContinue Reading
By Okon Okon Mahmud Kambari, Permanent Secretary Service Welfare Office, office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), has lauded Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan HOCSF, for her concern over the wellbeing of workers. The permanent secretary made the commendation at the sendoff party, organised by the office ofContinue Reading
