By Rukayat Moisemhe Ms Efosa Ewere, newly elected Chairman, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Lagos State Chapter, says robust governance practices at the grassroots will help to shape decisions at the state and federal levels. Ewere said this during her investiture as the 12th chairman ofContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Jibrin Barau has called for robust collaboration among all stakeholders to drive the ongoing constitution amendment process to a successful conclusion. Barau, also Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Review of the Constitution said this on Saturday in Abuja, atContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade and Olasunkanmi Onifade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In April 2017, the Federal Government of Nigeria launched the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to boost the nation’s economic growth and global competitiveness. ERGP focuses on delivering key government services, enhancing the macroeconomic environment, investing in humanContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged political leaders to project the beauty of the nation’s cultural diversity. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson of the Vice-President, in a statement on Saturday, said Shettima made the call during conferment of the Chieftaincy title of Asiwaju of Ijebuland on Dr Sulaiman Adegunwa.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it is committed to ensuring policies and programmes geared towards inclusiveness and equity in the practice of veterinary profession in the country. Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security stated this at the commemoration of the World Veterinary DayContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) has attracted a 50 million dollar deal for the conversion of commercial vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The P-CNGi Programme Director/Chief Executive, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, said this on Saturday during a Live programmeContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Peoples Development Network has predicted that the unfounded criticisms on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) may not be ending soon. This was revealed by the organisation’s Public Relations Officer, Ajibade Daniel in Abuja on Saturday. “In continuation of their sinisterContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Saturday in Lagos, flagged off demolition on the right-of-way of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, beginning with the Mami Chula Beach Lifestyle. Umahi began the demolition after he inspected kilometre 13, 16 and 20, to ensure the most economical andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged stakeholders and law enforcement agencies to strengthen the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the territory. Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCTA, made the call during a meeting with stakeholders and representatives of law enforcementContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has commended contractors handling different projects in Abuja for keeping to their promises to deliver the projects before May 29. Wike gave the commendation after inspecting some of the ongoing projects across the capital territoryContinue Reading
