By Philip Yatai Some indigent students in FCT public secondary schools have commended the University of Lagos Alumni Association for giving them the opportunity to finish school through scholarship awards. They gave the commendation during the awards ceremony, organised by the association in collaboration with the Education Secretariat, FCTContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Nyeson Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, says his administration is ready to partner with the State of Qatar, to develop the tourism sector and improve security in the nation’s capital. Wike made the offer when the Qatar Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr AliContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed the Priesthood Orphanage in Karon Majigi Village, Abuja, after 23 children between the ages of one and 14 were rescued from the orphanage. The children were believed to have been allegedly trafficked from Plateau. Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the MandateContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has asked illegal occupants at the proposed Abuja Technology Village site, along Airport Road, to vacate the area. Wike gave the directive when he visited the area in Abuja on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reportsContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has assured to address the concerns of oil transporters and distributors to ensure smooth distribution following the high cost of operations and maintenance of trucks used in the distribution of petroleum products. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), made this knownContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Prof. Olufemi Peters, the Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), says the institution will continue to collaborate with government and other stakeholders on issues concerning migration. Peters communicated this on Monday at a one-day sensitisation and awareness workshop on the current migration issues in Nigeria, organisedContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists has rejected the appointment of Dr Babajide Salako, as Chairman of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN). Dr Casmir Ifeanyi, President of the association said at a press conference on Monday in Abuja that Salako’s appointment breached the Act settingContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Dr Olabimpe Abayomi-Ige, American-based Nigerian special education teacher, has emphasised the need for consistent efforts in addressing the educational needs of individuals living with disabilities and assisting them in reaching their maximum potential. She said this while speaking on the topic, ‘Learning Helpers Presentation to NigerianContinue Reading
Encroachment: Court bars Wike, Arab Contractors, others from Abuja Centenary CityContinue Reading
In a move that took the West Africa sub-region by surprise, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which are under military rule on Jan. 28, announced their withdrawal from the sub-regional politico-economic bloc, ECOWAS.Continue Reading
