The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, says the initiatives put in place by his administration to boost the welfare of workers are already yielding results. Ali said this on Wednesday in his congratulatory message to the agency’s workers on the occasion ofContinue Reading
By Bosede Olufunmi Eighty paramedics and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) patrol operatives from the North-East and North West are currently undergoing capacity building training on saving lives and reducing road crashes. The FSRC Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu, while declaring a three-day capacity- building training opened in Kano onContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Depot Chairmen Forum has exonerated its members from the current fuel scarcity in the country. According to IPMAN, the scarcity is caused by its inability to source petroleum products. The IPMAN Depot Chairmen Forum also threatened to withdraw itsContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulation Authority (NMDPRA) says consultation with stakeholders and public hearing must be conducted to review proposed draft regulations of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The Authority’s Chief Executive, NMDPRA, Mr Farouk Ahmed, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at its stakeholder’sContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has unveiled the gender strategy document for Nigeria’s mining and steel sector. He also launched the Women In Mining In Nigeria (WIMIN) strategy document. During the event, Alake hailed the gender strategy as a significant milestone, underscoring theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Prof. Edem Eniang, Executive Director, Biodiversity Preservation Centre in Uyo, has expressed disappointment at continued engagement of some Nigerians in tree felling and wildlife killing for commercial purposes. Eniang told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that in spite of warnings, some NigeriansContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate has pledged government’s readiness to support the establishment of more poisoning treatment centres in Nigeria. The minister made the pledge during the closing session of the two-day workshop on integrating and strengthening emergency care for poisoned andContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Director of Lagos State Library Board, Mr Oyadipe Amoo, has called on students to make use of public libraries in their localities to explore, learn and have fun with books. Amoo gave the advice at the Year 2024 World Book Day with the theme “Read yourContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has emphasised the need for increased investment in the health sector to give Nigerians the best healthcare services. He made the call on Monday in Abuja during the launch of an expanded Caroline Medical Centre. Nwoko who is a member, Senate Committee onContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Management of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo, on Tuesday disclosed that the institution will be inaugurating legacy projects as part of activities lined up to commemorate the school’s 25 years of academic excellence on May 10, 2024. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, made thisContinue Reading
