By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for ratifying the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State. In a statement by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described the decision as a crucial step in restoring stability. He highlighted that the prolonged political crisisContinue Reading
By Sunday Bassey The Federal Government has inaugurated the construction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mother Station project which has a capacity of 10 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCF/D) in Akwa Ibom. President Bola Tinubu conducted the groundbreaking of the project, owned by Nsik Oil and Gas Limited,Continue Reading
By Ijendu Iheaka The Abia government has deployed veterinary teams to all 17 local government areas to vaccinate farm animals against anthrax, a deadly bacterial zoonotic disease. Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Cliff Agbeze, confirmed this at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, during the official launch of the vaccination.Continue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Chief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Musa Danladi, has granted bail to 91 inmates and discharged four during a jail delivery exercise. Speaking at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Katsina Old, the Chief Judge said the move aimed to reduce overcrowding in correctional facilities across theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has assured that the payment of the newly increased monthly allowance of N77,000 to corps members will begin in March. Nafiu made the announcement while interacting with corps members at the NYSC Zonal Offices inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of commerce and Industry (ACCI) has inaugurated a joint action committee on women economic empowerment to drive policy reforms and business growth. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President, ACCI, who inaugurated the committee on Wednesday in Abuja, said that the effort was to advanceContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The UNICCON Group of Companies has urged the Federal Government to fully integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven telemedicine into the nation’s health system. The firm on Thursday carried out a pilot of its AI-powered telemedicine software, MySmartMedic, at Galadimawa, an Abuja suburb.Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the tanker explosion that caused multiple accidents and fatalities in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences to the families ofContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa Mr Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has urged stakeholders to include Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Nigeria’s renewable energy initiatives. Gufwan made the call during a meeting with Anita Adeyemi, Vice President of the Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is partnering with indigenous entrepreneurs focused on recycling used tyres as part of its contribution to promoting environmental sustainability. The Comptroller-General of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this at the official inauguration of the NCS’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Unit, CustomsContinue Reading
