By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government has vowed to deepen efforts to tackle climate change and its attendant effects to accelerate sustainable development. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, gave the assurance at the closing ceremony of the 2024 edition of the Regional Climate Outlook ForumContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has taken steps to improve facilities at informal markets in the territory. The coordinator of the council, Mr Felix Obuah, stated this on Friday, during a fact-finding visits to informal markets in AreaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has commended the World Bank for disbursing 2 million dollars to the FCT. The fund is for the implementation of the World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project in the territory. Mahmoud gave theContinue Reading
Ny Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government says it plans to create 2.5 million jobs through the Labour Employment Enhancement Programme (LEEP) of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, said this at the pre-inauguration ceremony for the LEEP inContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has described Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo as its “pillar of support”. Its Executive Chairman, Malam Jalal Arabi, stated this when he received Uzodinma on a courtesy visit to the Muslims pilgrimage office on Thursday in Abuja. Arabi, who expressedContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Trade Union Congress (TUC), has appealed to the Federal Government to release the payments of wage award for the months of March and April. Mr Festus Osifo, TUC President said this during a news conference at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Coordinator Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Mr Felix Obuah, has promised to strengthen the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), to respond effectively to emergencies, disasters. Obuah made the promise during a familiarisation visit to the department in Abuja on Thursday, being one ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has called for stronger cooperation among African countries for sustainable development of the continent. Wike made the call when the Ambassador of Cote d’Ivoire to Nigeria, Mr Kalilou Traore, visited him in Abuja on Wednesday. HeContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has promised to rejuvenate the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to make great impact in future elections in the FCT. Mahmoud said this at a meeting with the FCT chairman, officials, and other members ofContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Forum of the State Chairmen of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure full implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL). The Chairman of the forum, Comrade Abdul-Quadri Abdul-Salam, made the appeal during a news conference on TuesdayContinue Reading
