By Sumaila Ogbaj The European Union (EU) and German Government have donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to the National Defence College, Nigeria (NDC) to enhance defence and security education in West Africa. The equipment was donated through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission to boostContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge in Onitsha. This marks a key step in improving transport infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South East. Tinubu was represented by Anambra governor, Charles Soludo, atContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigerian Government says it will begin the clampdown on irregular migrants in the country from Aug. 1. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Tuesday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said that the federal governmentContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday succumbed to a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Matchday 6 World Cup Qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria a much-needed victory as the Warriors held the Super Eagles inContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have called on the Federal Government to increase the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) beyond the N13 million allocated to it in the national budget for 2025, in order to protect public health. The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), Campaign for Tobacco Free KidsContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Edo Government has allocated 3,000 hectares of farmland across the three senatorial districts in the state under the Back to Farm project of Gov. Monday Okpebholo to ensure food sufficiency. It would be recalled that about 60 hectares (148 acres) had been cultivated in Iguoriakhi, OviaContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led Federal Government delegation on condolence visit to Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 93-year-old matriarch died in the late hours of Saturday, MarchContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has designated 549 health facilities for free malaria treatment across the state. Dr Ifeoma Otiji, the Coordinator of the Enugu State Malaria Elimination Programme, made this announcement during the Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) Core-Group Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday in Enugu. TheContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday announced that Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) collected N509.84 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 out of the N658.40 billion billed to customers. This was disclosed in NERC’s 2024 Fourth Quarter Report. According to the report, this translates toContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government is accelerating urban development initiatives, with focus on infrastructure upgrade and economic growth. The Special Adviser to the state governor on Electronic Geographical Information System (eGIS), Mr Olajide Babatunde, gave the assurance on Monday. BabatundeContinue Reading
