Supreme Court upholds election of Mutfwang as Plateau governor
2024-01-12
Supreme Court upholds election of Mutfwang as Plateau governorContinue Reading
CBAAC seeks exploration of African culture for economic growth
2024-01-12
By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has called on Africans to ensure the exploration of the continent’s arts and cultural potential for improved economic growth. The CBAAC’s Director-General, Chief Oluwabunmi Amao, made the call during the centre’s annual international conference , with theme,Continue Reading
Experts advocate strong law enforcement to deal with internet fraud
2024-01-12
By Jessica Dogo Experts in technology and innovation say Nigeria needs stronger enforcement and improved capacity within law enforcement to deal with internet fraud. They made the assertion while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Mr Jide Awe, a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy AdvisorContinue Reading
Minister pledges to tackle funding challenge in sports
2024-01-12
By Ijeoma Okigbo Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, has pledged to tackle funding challenge in sports in the country. Enoh made this known on Thursday in Abuja at a technical meeting with federations ahead of the 13th African Games in Ghana from March 8 to March 24.Continue Reading
FG approves release of new maize variety, ‘Tela Maize’ for cultivation
2024-01-12
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has approved the commercial release and open cultivation of a new maize variety, Tela Maize. The maize was developed by researchers at the Institute for Agricultural Research, IAR, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria that resists fall armyworm, stem borers and tolerate moderate drought. This decisionContinue Reading
Pakistani Senator, Nishtar appointed GAVI CEO, succeeds Prof. Pate
2024-01-12
By Abujah Racheal In a significant development for the GAVI Vaccine Alliance, Sania Nishtar, a Pakistani senator and seasoned Global Health advocate, has been unveiled as the new executive director, succeeding Prof. Mohammad Pate. The announcement was made on Thursday in Abuja through an official statement by GAVI. Pate, whoContinue Reading
Sports Ministry releases names of qualified athletes for African Games, Olympics
2024-01-12
By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Ministry of Sports has released the list of sports the country will participate in at the 13th African Games scheduled to hold in Ghana, from March 8 to March 23. The ministry also released names of athletes and sports that have so far qualified forContinue Reading
DRTS demolishes shops, eateries, illegal structures in taxi ranks in Abuja
2024-01-12
By Philip Yatai The Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced demolition of shops, eateries, and other illegal structures in taxi ranks across the capital city, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the demolition started with Area 3 and BanexContinue Reading
FG to upscale $100m World Bank-funded women project
2024-01-12
By Justina Auta Federal Government has unveiled a plan to upscale its World Bank-partnered project, the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) to target more rural communities for economic empowerment. The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, made this known during a strategic meeting with the World Bank, UNICEF andContinue Reading
Abuja rail project: We’ll work round the clock to meet May 29 target – Wike
2024-01-12
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says FCT Administration will work round the clock to deliver the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System project on May 29. Wike stated this after an inspection tour of the project in Abuja on Thursday, toContinue Reading
