By Amina Ahmed The Nigeria COVID-19 Action, Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), says it has disbursed N625 billion to the 36 states since inception of the programme. The National Coordinator, NG-CARES, Dr Abdulkarim Obaje, stated this during the peer learning and experience sharing exercise, on Thursday in Bauchi. NG-CARES isContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese corporations to improve electricity and water supply in the territory. Wike disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office ofContinue Reading
By Yahaya Isah/Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has sought for partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the effective coverage of its activities in its quest to deliver on its mandate. The Executive Secretary of the fund, Mr Tosin Adeyanju, made the request when heContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised states in the central and southern parts of the country to prepare for potential floods that would soon affect downstream communities. The states, according to NEMA, include Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers, and Bayelsa. NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs ZubaidaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has distributed agricultural inputs as grants, to 9,170 beneficiaries, under the FCT Fadama CARES programme, within one year of President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, disclosed this while inaugurating the distribution of the grant to theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), has inaugurated the Sector Skills Council for Engineering (SSC4E) to bridge engineering gaps and enhance workforce skills in Nigeria. Ms Abiola Arogundade, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, inaugurated the councilContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for a formidable alliance among key players in governance to wriggle Nigerians out of poverty and enhance the quality of lives of all citizens. Shettima spoke on Wednesday during the 144th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held at the PresidentialContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has appealed to fellow compatriots, associates and numerous well-wishers across the country not to place congratulatory adverts on his 58th birthday. He made the appeal in a statement issued by Mr Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and CommunicationsContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, has empahaised the need for reforms within the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to curb financial mismanagement, negligence and maltreatment of pilgrims. Gbajabiamila made the call on Wednesday during a fact-finding visit to NAHCON headquarters in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed N65 million grant to 1,300 women petty traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mrs Tinubu explained during the event in Abuja on Thursday, that each of the women would receive N50,000 to grow and recapitalise their businesses. TheContinue Reading
