By Olayinka Olawale The Lagos State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (LAGOS CARES) says it will continue to provide quality and sustainable interventions in agriculture and markets. Mr Jonathan Obayemi, the State Project Coordinator, Fadama Programme in Lagos, stated this at a one-day workshop for representatives ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the country’s refineries, if the economy must be stabilised. President of NOGASA, Chief Benneth Korie, made the call on Tuesday at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, has warned Directors in the FCT Administration against unnecessary bureaucracy that may delay the delivery of road projects. Wike gave the warning on Tuesday, while inaugurating the construction of a five-kilometre (km) road, connecting Naharati, River Ukya and Unguwan Hausawa communitiesContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has cautioned Abuja residents to pay their taxes and levies to designated AMAC accounts to avoid falling victims to fake revenue collectors. The Chairman of the Council, Mr Christopher Maikalangu gave the warning while addressing newsmen in Abuja on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has empowered 250 small holder farmers in the Federal Capital Territory with agricultural inputs in order to enhance productivity, improve resilience and embrace sustainable practices. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Temitope Fadeshemi, who spoke at the opening ofContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Dr Kelechi Ohiri, Director-General nominee for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), said he would ensure coverage of more Nigerians under the health insurance scheme. Ohiri said this on Tuesday during his screening by the Senate Committee on Health, in Abuja. In his presentation, the nominee saidContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Dr Muyi Aina, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has urged Nigerians to be vigilant against meningitis through vaccination and early detection of symptoms. Aina, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced the donation of N300 million to orphanages across the country through his David Adeleke Foundation (DAF). The Foundation was founded in 2022 to assist the less-privileged and has successfully raised and disbursed funds to improve the livesContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in Abuja on Tuesday renewed their commitment to address the pervasive issue of land degradation affecting 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. Mr Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, made this declaration during a training programme focused on LandContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has foreseen a delay in the onset of the 2024 rains, particularly in the North Central states of the country, according to the 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) documents. Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, presented these findingsContinue Reading
