By Mark Longyen The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia says it has “unequivocally rejected” Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip, a Palestine territory. A statement from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia was vehemently opposed to the idea, and would rather continue itsContinue Reading
A News Analysis by Diana Omueza, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s vast coastline and abundant marine resources remain largely untapped, in spite of their enormous potential in the blue economy. Analysts argue that, if properly harnessed, the sector could drive substantial economic growth and sustainability. They believe Nigeria standsContinue Reading
Mining By Zainab Oyekan Mr Yabilsu Dogo, Permanent Secretary, Plateau Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Mineral Development has said that no fewer than 100 illegal miners have been arrested in Jos. Dogo made this known on Thursday in Jos in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).Continue Reading
Training By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has announced a partnership with Germany to launch an innovative dual vocational training programme aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with essential skills for the job market. The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, gave this update in Abuja on Thursday during aContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has engaged 40 contractors to keep the Federal Capital City clean. The Director of the Board, Mr Osilama Braimah, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Braimah said that the board wasContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recovered over N20 billion in pension deductions from the salaries of ghost workers in 2024. The Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a breakfast meeting with some membersContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General (D-G) of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to advancing badminton development in Nigeria. Olopade made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a farewell visit to Team Nigeria’s camp, ahead of their departure for the 2025 All-African SeniorContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has said the N4.5 trillion additional revenue in the 2025 budget would support the diversification programme of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The minister said this while speaking to State House Correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja. BaguduContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Sen. Sumaila Kawu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his recent assent to the bill establishing Federal Polytechnic, Rano. Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, Kawu said that the action would guarantee vocational education in Kano State and theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says it has budgeted 2.5 billion dollars in the 2023 to-2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plans (CSP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is geared towards achieving zero hunger and improved nutrition across the country. Mr Seriene Loum, HeadContinue Reading
