By Olaide Ayinde The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi has urged contractors handling Federal Government’s projects to ensure quality work to fast track sustainable infrastructure development in the country. Umahi stated this during an inspection of the failed sections of Kano-Maiduguri expressway, on Thursday in Azare, Bauchi State. HeContinue Reading
By Olaide Ayinde Prof. Muhammad Ali-Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated the construction of 10 first class oncology and diagnostic centres to promote equality and enhance access to quality healthcare Service delivery in the country. Ali-Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, statedContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders in the energy sector have called for more commitment from government and players across the energy value chain to drive energy security. They gave the advice at the 2024 Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) energy group event on Thursday in Lagos. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
Parents of Kaduna brides may now sigh in relief By Aisha Gambo Aisha Auwal, a 40-year-old housewife, is anxious. Her daughter, Bilkisu, aged 19, is set to be wedded soon and the family is yet to provide the traditional household items popularly called Kayan Daki or Gara. Mrs. Auwal and herContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has pledged her support for the JAV Christmas Village, Abuja’s premiere family-oriented yuletide event. This according to her is to ensure that the annual show becomes a tourism attraction in the FCT. She made the pledge in an interviewContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Emmanuel Olorniruha Mr Mohammed Isa, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, says the President is committed to promoting inclusive electoral policies for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). Isa, represented by Mr Lanre Oloyede, Director of Media and Communication from his office, madeContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office, on Wednesday announced plans to issue N500 million dollars local bonds to boost dollar liquidity. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said this on Thursday in Lagos at an investor meeting for theContinue Reading
By Philomena Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Thursday issued a stern warning to residents living in flood-prone communities across 27 Nigerian states to start relocating. The Agency also reported that the floods caused significant damage to 32,837 homes and 16,488 hectares of farmland. Mr Manzo Ezekiel, NEMA’sContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu and President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea have signed an agreement on Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project to further affirm the partnership between the two countries for mutual development. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and publicity, saidContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has urged African leaders to make strategic and deliberate efforts in addressing the exodus of skills and talent from Africa. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesman, in a statement on Thursday, said Tinubu made the call at a dinner held in his honourContinue Reading
