By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja has discharged and acquitted two Chinese; Hao Aijun and Liu Yangxi, and a Nigerian, Obi Anthony-Chibuzor, who were charged with conspiracy, forgery and fraud. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, in a judgment, upheld the arguments of the lawyer to Hao and Liu , AkinloluContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Sen. Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan (PDP- Kogi) on Thursday took the oath of office and allegiance as senator representing Kogi-Central at the National Assembly. The Clerk of the Senate, Mr Chinedu Akubueze, administered the oath on Akpoti-Uduaghan. This followed the judgement of the Appeal Court which declared herContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has urged its contractors implementing the Partnership for Expanded Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (PEWASH) programme to adhere to standards and specifications for the benefit of the rural populace. Dr Nicholas Madu, Director of Water Supply and Support Services in the Ministry of Water ResourcesContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Ecofitness Hub, an expanding wellness and leisure brand, says it is redefining the fitness and lifestyle landscape in Nigeria with the unveiling of its state-of-the-art facility, in Abuja. Its CEO, Lanre Akinmusire, expressed his conviction that the brand would revolutionize the wellness and leisure industry in theContinue Reading
Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has emphasised the need for strict supervision of workers to boost efficiency. “We have to set targets we must meet. We have to rebrand NAN. “My vision is clear, and I have tried to give aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Maintenance and Protection of Infrastructure Initiative (MPII) has called on the Federal Government to ensure routine maintenance and protection of public infrastructure across the country. MPII Executive Director, Mr Olusegun Aremu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Uche Anunne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) This is as the global community has come to terms with the reality of the impact of the climate change on humanity and the environment. Thus climate change is one of the dominant topics globally among world leaders, environment scholars and activists.Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab A graduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Mr Adedoyin Farinmade, has emerged as overall winner of the 2023 World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Nigeria National Essay Competition. The Director, WIPO Nigeria Office, Mr Tobi Moody, disclosed this on Wednesday when he led theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has adopted the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business Initiative, to strengthen Public-Private Partnerships in driving sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Mr Lawan Geidam, the Mandate Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, stated this when the officials of the AgribusinessContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), is constructing 91 public toilets in motor parks, markets and other public places in the territory. Alhaji Sani Karu, the agency’s Head of Media and Publicity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday that out ofContinue Reading
