By Mufutau Ojo Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, renowned diplomat and former President of the ECOWAS Commission, has arrived in Abuja ahead of Thursday’s Inaugural International Lecture of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Chambas’ plane, from Accra, Ghana, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, atContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that an ethical and morally upright society was essential for attracting investors and promotion of economic development. Shettima, who was represented by Bashir Maidugu, Senior Special Assistance to the President on Legal and Compliance Matters, Office of the Vice President, saidContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With the recent verdict of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs), Nigerians, particularly rural dwellers, have developed deep interest in who takes charge of the affairs of their councils. Plateau has slated Saturday, Oct. 9,Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola A filmmaker, Seun Dania, says the use of Computer Generated Images (CGI) has helped in enhancing visual quality of Nigerian movies. Dania told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that CGI had helped Nollywood movies to compete globally with visually stunning films. “OverContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr Tanimu Yakubu, has underscored the need for continuous training in the use of the GIFMIS/BPS system for efficiency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that GIFMID/BPS is Government Integrated Financial Management Information System BudgetContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has released N122 billion to six gas infrastructure companies in its drive to transform the midstream gas value chain across the country. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, said this at the Midstream Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF)/Promoters Agreement SigningContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Sept. 30, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Government has begun palliative repairs on the dilapidated sections of the Lagos-Sango-Otta-Abeokuta Expressway. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, inspected the palliative works on the about seven kilometers damaged portion of the road, on Monday.Continue Reading
Worried by worsening incidents of devastating floods across the country, the Federal Government has ordered an integrity test on all dams in Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu announced this on Tuesday in the National Broadcast to mark the nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary. He said the measure is aimed at averting futureContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his administration would convene a National Youth Conference to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting youths. The President made the announcement in his Independence Day broadcast. He said the conference would provoke meaningful dialogue and empower our young people, whoContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says his administration is retooling the economy through necessary reforms to serve Nigerians better and more sustainably. The President said this in his Independence Day broadcast on Tuesday. “If we do not correct the fiscal misalignments that led to the current economic downturn, ourContinue Reading
