By Diana Omueza The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), says the Bill on Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency currently awaiting presidential assent will enhance efficiency at the ports and boost export. Dr Pius Akutah, Executive Secretary of the council, said this on Thursday in Abuja, after receiving a delegation from theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre, has been appointed an ambassador for Mission 89, a global research and advocacy organisation dedicated to combating child trafficking. Lerina Bright, Executive Director of Mission 89, said on Friday in a letter to convey the appointment that the move underscores the organisation’sContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded the rise in the number of Nigerians benefitting from the Federal Government cash transfer programme. The group highlighted a World Bank report that says the number of beneficiaries increased from 30.35 million in January 2024 to 32.21 million in JanuaryContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the N21.70 trillion revenue recorded by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in 2024 is a direct result of the reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement on Friday by Mr Emeka Nwankpa, its Chairman, theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has expressed the commissions’ commitment to the development of a vibrant sports economy in the country, in collaboration with stakeholders. Dikko stated this on Thursday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Association ofContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says patients from the United States (US) and other countries are thronging Nigeria hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. Shettima said this on Thursday, during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, ahead of theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, has reiterated commitment to advancing the union’s Agenda 2063. Adeoye, who is seeking reelection for the second term, made the pledge in his report card made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Nana Musa A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Nature First Foundation, has conducted a sensitisation exercise for young children on healthy nutrition, wellness and sustainable agriculture in Abuja schools. The Founder of the organisation, Priscilla Canice-Obi, and her team conducted the sensitisation at Vantage Point Academy, in Abuja on Thursday. “WeContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says that the implementation of the electronic-procurement system by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) will promote audit trail. Tunji-Ojo lauded the initiative when the BPP Director General, Adedokun Adebowale alongside security heads of all agencies under theContinue Reading
Veterinary By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has unveiled the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) veterinary clinic, fish pond and stores for improved animal, public health and reduced over reliance on importation of aquatic foods. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security while unveiling the projects inContinue Reading
