By Justina Auta An international NGO, Sightsavers Nigeria, has called on the government and other stakeholders to intensify efforts towards eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the country. Its Communication Associate, Ms Joy Tarbo, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja ahead of the 2024 NTD dayContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, has called on states and local governments to support the Federal Government in addressing poor sanitation conditions in the country. Utsev, who spoke at the National Workshop on Safely Managed Sanitation (SMS) on Tuesday in Abuja, highlighted theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A coalition of 48 Civil Society Organisations (CSO), has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping, terrorism and other security challenges bedeviling the country. Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, the Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), a member of theContinue Reading
Unlocking carbon market pivotal to environmental sustainability –MinisterContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike has approved N30.9 billion for massive school rehabilitation projects in the federal capital. Dr Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, FCT Administration, stated this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Hayyo, the gesture is a testamentContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to complete the Inner-Southern Expressway project by December 2024. The minister gave the assurance after he inspected some ongoing road projects within the FCT on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, has reiterated the need for Nigeria to produce green hydrogen as sustainable pathway for alternative energy generation. Nnaji stated this at the Kick-off Meeting/Stakeholders’ Interaction on the Nigeria 4H2 Project (Nigeria for Hydrogen) in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Nigeria improves in corruption perception indexContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, representing Oluyole Federal constituency, has sympathised with the victims of fire incident at Ire Akari Estate Soka, Ibadan. Akande-Sadipe said in a statement on Tuesday, in Abuja that she received the devastating news of the fire outbreak, which destroyed several buildings on Monday. TheContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its initiatives to revisit corruption cases against former governors. Mr Tega Oghenedoro, the Executive Director in charge of Investigation of the CSO, gave theContinue Reading
