By Blessing Ibegbu Rep. Jonathan Gaza (SDP-Nasarawa) has urged Persons with Disability (PWDs) to take advantage of the skills acquisition centre constructed by him to boost their self-esteem and achieve economic independence. Gaza, representing Karu, Keffi and Kokona Federal Constituency, gave the advice at the handing-over ceremony of the skillsContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has pledged to implement sustained youth-centered policies to end irregular migration and its attendant dangers. Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction made the pledge at the closing of the first thematic meeting of the Rabat Process in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Enterprises Agency (AEA) has reiterated its commitment to support entrepreneurs to promote business growth, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Dr Chudi Ugwuada-Ezirigwe, the Acting Managing Director, of the agency said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders have identified the cooperative society system as a viable solution for affordable housing in Nigeria. This was highlighted at the Cooperative Housing Conference 2025 (CHC2025), with the theme “Delivering Affordable Housing through Cooperatives” and the sub-theme “Digitalisation of Cooperative Housing Finance,” in Abuja. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi,Continue Reading
By Okon Okon/Nana Musa The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has inaugurated the FCT Lottery Regulatory Office and called on lottery and gaming operators to submit applications for licenses to operate in the territory. Director-General of the Office, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, disclosed this during a news conference on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government on Tuesday identified three key steps to take in addressing the menace of irregular migration from Africa to Europe. Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction gave the solutions at the opening of the first thematic meeting of the RabatContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is harmonising its laws to make cross-border commerce more seamless, secure, and scalable. Shettima said this on Monday while inaugurating the oversight committee for the Fourth African Union (AU) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum, in Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Oyo State Branch, Mr Lamidi Waheed, says many Nigerians have been scammed in their quest for cheap services through backdated survey plans. Waheed told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that such a so-called backdated survey plans wouldContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa The Federal Ministry of Works has assured Nigerians that the Akure-Ikere Road dualisation project will be ready for inauguration by President Bola Tinubu in December. The Federal Controller of Works in Ondo State, Olajide Hussein, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government is to spend N73.9 billion to complete the reconstruction and expansion of the Maraba-Keffi road project. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government also set a 13-month completion date of June 2026 for the project awarded to MS. China Harbour EngineeringContinue Reading
