By Philip Yatai The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has inaugurated Local Government Implementation Committees for the World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. The Mandate Secretary of the Secretariat, Mr Lawan Geidam, inaugurated the committees for each of the six AreasContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Social Protection Forum (NSPF), has called for closer collaboration with the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), to enhance coordination in the implementation of the National Social Safety Net programme. Dr Taiwo Benson, the National Coordinator of the group stated this during a courtesyContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has sought partnership with Daewoo for the construction of five-star hotel to boost tourism in the federal capital city, Abuja. Wike called for the partnership when the Chairman, Daewoo Engineering and Construction, Mr Jung Won-juContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) says it has provided business development and support services to 4,224 women entrepreneurs in the past five years. Mr Chudi Ugwuada-Ezirigwe, the acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, disclosed this during an end of year media briefingContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC), on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience, National Centre for the Coordination of Early Warning and Response Mechanisms. The MoU is part of efforts to promote harmonious and peaceful coexistence among neighbouring countries.Continue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Organised Labour has explained why it suspended the nationwide indefinite strike that commenced on Nov. 14. Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), explained the action in a statement he jointly signed by Mr Nuhu Toro, Secretary General, Trade Union Congress(TUC), on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Social Protection Forum (NSPF), has sought the partnership of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, on the coordination and implementation of the revised National Social Protection Policy. Its National Coordinator, Dr Taiwo Benson, sought for the partnership when he led aContinue Reading
L-R: Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede CON, Chairman EnterpriseNGR; Micheal Mainelli, Lord Mayor of London; and Obi Ibekwe, Chief Executive Officer, EnterpriseNGR during a bilateral “InvestLagos” meeting in London, United Kingdom By Oluwafunke Ishola A policy and advocacy group, EnterpriseNGR, says Lagos State participation at the Lord Mayor’s Show will setContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Chudi Ezirigwe, acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) says the agency is repositioning to deliver quality services to the public. Ezirigwe stated this at the opening of a two-week training facilitated by the German Agency for International Co-operation (GIZ), with theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Development Control Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has commenced the 2023 intra-department football competition to promote staff bonding and friendly working environment. The Director, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, said during the kickoff in Abuja on Tuesday that the competition would also give theContinue Reading
