By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has commended Ikenne Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun state for achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, calling it a milestone for public health and community wellbeing. At the formal celebration in Ikenne on Tuesday, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The President of Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), Dr Abidemi Omonisi, has applauded the Federal Government’s initiatives in controlling the disease in the country. He gave the commendation on Monday in Abuja during a news conference on the outcome of the society’s National Oncology Symposium and Annual GeneralContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has commended President Bola Tinubu for instructing Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi to ensure the immediate release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the directive was announced by the Minister ofContinue Reading
DG of Nigeria Mining Cadastral Office, Obadiah Nkom By Nana Musa The Director-General (D-G) of Nigeria Mining Cadastral Office (MCO), Obadiah Nkom, says the office has generated N8.1 billion revenue since January. Nkom disclosed this while welcoming the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals led by its Chairman, Sen.Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The newly appointed Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has pledged to prioritise the empowerment of Nigerian businesses through effective trade policies. Oduwole made the pledge upon her assumption of office on Monday in Abuja. She outlined her vision for the ministry, aimed atContinue Reading
By Habibu Harisu The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rehabilitate dams across Nigeria to prevent flooding and enhance irrigation. Utsev gave this assurance on Monday during a visit to Shagari Dam in Sokoto with the Inter-Ministerial Technical Committee onContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (LUWASH) has awarded grants worth N1.72 billion to eight local organisations for interventions against cholera outbreak. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the grants were awarded to theContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly appointed ministers to join his team in rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges. Tinubu gave the charge after swearing in seven ministers in Abuja, following their swift review by the National Assembly. The President emphasised the importance ofContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of the minors arrested during the #endbadgovernance protests. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja when he addressed State House correspondents. Idris said that Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of JusticeContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening partnership agreements with the United Kingdom in key areas such as arts, culture, trade, and security during his meeting with UK Secretary of State, David Lammy, in Abuja. The President said the move aimed to foster growth andContinue Reading
