By Emmanuella Anokam The NNPC Foundation Limited has reiterated its commitment to promote global awareness and advocacy for better policies to mitigate sanitation crisis. Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director NNPC Foundation Ltd., made this known on Tuesday while commemorating the 2024 World Toilet Day (WTD) at the Junior Secondary School,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas President Bola Tinubu says that his administration is leveraging advanced technology in mining operations as part of efforts to reposition the sector. President Tinubu stated this while declaring open the ninth Nigeria Mining Week on Tuesday in Abuja. “Our administration is leveraging on advanced technology or artificialContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil on Tuesday said that the G20 members had the power and responsibility to transform many lives across the world. Da Silva said this during the closing ceremony of the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. HeContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede A former Labour Party (LP) Chieftain, Dr Doyin Okupe, has described President Bola Tinubu administration’s reform agenda as the most credible compared to those of other presidential candidates in the 2023 presidential election. Okupe, also a former Spokesman to former President Goodluck Johnathan, stated this whileContinue Reading
Mini grid dev’t catalyst for Nigeria’s energy solution – Experts By Mohammed Bababusu Some experts in Kogi, Niger and Nasarawa have advocated increased investment to fast track development of the Independent Mini Power Grid, to boost electricity supply in the country. They said the measure was necessary to check theContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eliminating open defecation practices across the state. Zulum made the pledge during the inauguration of the state’s roadmap to eliminate open defecation in Maiduguri on Tuesday. The campaign, aligned with SDG six to ensure water andContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, was pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. Tinubu said this at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening sessionContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade WaterAid Nigeria, in partnership with civil society organisations (CSOs) on Monday commenced a training programme to prioritise financing for the underfunded Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. Theodora Igboaruka, Policy and Advocacy Manager, WaterAid Nigeria, emphasised the role of sanitation and hygiene in national development at aContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has pledged the commitment of the house to passing appropriate legislation that will foster digital learning and technical education in the country. Abbas gave the pledge at a public hearing organised by the House Committee on Federal Polytechnics andContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Nigerians about fraudsters claiming to have received contract award letters for construction projects. According to a statement by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Ali, the fraudsters also usually lay claims to procession of special financial interventionsContinue Reading
