By Doris Esa The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Used Tyres Producers Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria (UTPRON) on the menace of used tyres disposal in Nigeria. Prof. Aliyu Jauro, Director-General of NESREA while signing on behalf of the agency,Continue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde A Presidential Aide, Mr John Uwajumogu, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to providing all the necessary resources, mentorship and guidance to transform ideas into sustainable businesses. Uwajumogu, who is the Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Trade and Investment, said this on Monday at theContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it intercepted 31 rifles within the first two weeks of the month, which were shipped in from United States. The acting Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, said this at a news conference in Lagos on Monday at the FederalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have taken steps to strengthen the capacity of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to respond to health emergencies effectively. Mr Malan Haruna, acting Secretary of Health, Health, and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS), FCTA, stated thisContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has urged the Federal Government to consider merging the payment platforms developed by the different unions in the University System to address peculiarities. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, SSANU National President, made the call in a communique issued on Monday inContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Qausain TV, a renowned Nigerian Television Network, has bestowed its prestigious “Award of Excellence” on Alhaji Munir Jaafaru, the former Managing Director of the National Maritime Authority. The TV’s National President, Malam Nasir Idris, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo An NGO, eHealth Africa, has called on governments, health stakeholders in Nigeria and the rest of Africa to invest in data-driven digital solutions for better healthcare in underserved communities. A statement by the Communications Manager, Judith Owoicho, on Monday in Abuja, said ehealth Africa works on buildingContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye A Fire and Disaster Management Expert, Mr Virgil Akama, has called for the implementation of proper safety regulations and standards in firefighting in the country. Akama, who is also the Managing Director, Assetbow Limited, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Abia Government says it will collaborate with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in critical areas of job creation for youths and healthcare delivery for the rural populace. Gov. Alex Otti said this on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘B’ StreamContinue Reading
Address on Status of Regional Integration in ECOWAS- President Tinubu • Your Excellency President Azali Assoumani, Chairperson of the African Union; • Your Excellency William Ruto, President and Head of State of the Republic of Kenya; • Your Excellency Musa Faki Chairperson of the African Union Commission; •Continue Reading
