By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy through scientific research, biotechnology and precision medicine. The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, made this known in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday organised a one-day capacity building programme for focal persons of affiliate unions on the Migrant Recruitment Advisory (MRA) web platform in Nigeria. The training aimed to strengthen trade union participation in migration governance, promote fair recruitment principles and improve protectionContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, Secretary-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged stakeholders in the Hajj industry to always render best service to the guests of Allah preforming pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Oloyede said this on Wednesday while delivering a keynote address atContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade/Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu says his administration has repositioned housing from a social service into a major driver of economic growth, employment generation, industrialisation and inclusive national development. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, stated this on Tuesday at the 20thContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says his administration is building the dignity of judicial officers to achieve true judicial independence in the country. Tinubu stated this on Wednesday, while inaugurating 20-housing units, constructed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for FCT High Court judges, in Judges’ Quarters, Katampe,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu has called for a stronger engineering regulatory framework to safeguard lives, improve infrastructure quality and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s engineering sector. Tinubu said this on Tuesday at the opening of the 34th Engineering Assembly of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for the establishment of an engineering college in Nigeria to provide further training, certification and professional regulation for engineers. He said the establishment of the engineering college became necessary as it was done in the legal profession. Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) to engage in constructive criticism in order to advance education development in the country. Tinubu, represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, disclosed this at the inaugurationContinue Reading
By Grace Abe A former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic, compassionate and incorruptible leader. Mohammed made the remarks in Abuja during a tribute programme marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s passing on Monday. A statement on theContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole President Bola Tinubu has promised that the ongoing provision of clean water by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) would be extended to all the area councils of the territory. Tinubu, represented by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, gave the assurance while inaugurating the newly constructedContinue Reading
