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FG approves 67 new broadcast stations, deploys facilities to monitor election

On: February 9, 2023

By Salisu Sani-Idris President Muhammadu Buhari has approved operational licenses for 67 new broadcast outfits, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), said on Thursday in Abuja. NBC Director-General Balarabe Ilelah disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the scorecard of the commission. “President Buhari has approved hundreds of broadcast licenses; it isContinue Reading

Cash, fuel scarcity: Lagos govt reduces transport fare by 50%

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 8, 2023

In: Metro

By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent cut in fares on all government-owned transportation system. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the Lagos House Marina, while addressing newsmen on the fuel shortage and currency exchange crisis in the country.Continue Reading

CCB tasks FCTA officials to support fight against corruption

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 8, 2023

In: Metro

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), has called on officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to support the Federal Government’s effort at fighting corruption. The CCB Chairman, Prof. Isa Mohammed, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a workshop jointly organised by the bureauContinue Reading

FG restates commitment to holistic inclusion of 28m PWDs

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 7, 2023

In: Metro

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer/Ahmed Ubandoma Inclusion The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to the holistic inclusion of 28 million Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the country. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the Minister stated this during her presentation at theContinue Reading

FG pledges support to Hajj Institute

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 7, 2023

In: Metro

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has announced its commitment to support institutions like the newly established Hajj Institute of Nigeria whose programmes were in tune with the strategic objectives of the administration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SFG), Mr Boss Mustapha, gave the assurance at theContinue Reading

NAHCON establishes institute to train, certify employees in hajj sector

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 7, 2023

In: Metro

By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday established the Hajj Institute of Nigeria to train and certify all employees in the Nigerian Hajj and Umrah sector. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, made the disclosure at the opening of theContinue Reading

FRSC cautions motorists against loading fuel in vehicles

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 6, 2023

In: Metro

By Aderemi Bamgbose The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists against loading fuel in vehicles, saying it could cause explosion. The Ore Unit Commander of FRSC in Ondo, Mr Sikiru Alonge, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading

Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association gets new executives

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 5, 2023

In: Metro

By Lucy Ogalue Mr Chris Agabi, the immediate past Chairman of the Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents (ATACA), on Saturday in Abuja described the 2023 election of the association as the most free, fair and credible polls. Agabi of the Daily Trust Media, commended the Electoral Committee for the jobContinue Reading

FCT minister pledges enhanced collaboration with soil science institute

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 2, 2023

In: Metro

By Salisu Sani-Idris The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has pledged to strengthen the existing collaboration between the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science to improve the quality of soil in the FCT. Bello, represented by the Permanent Permanent Secretary FCTA, Mr Adesola Olusade, made the pledge when the Governing CouncilContinue Reading

Asset declaration, panacea for eradicating corruption in public service-FG

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 31, 2023

In: Metro

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reiterated the need to apply individual and collective actions to reduce corruption and corrupt practices in the country to the barest minimum. Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a workshop organised by the ministry’s Anti-Corruption and TransparencyContinue Reading

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