By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average retail price of a litre of Petrol increased from N189.46 in Aug. 2022 to N626.70 in Aug. 2023. It made the declaration in its Petrol Price Watch for Aug. 2023 released in Abuja on Friday. It stated thatContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria National Quality Policy will unlock the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) for Nigeria. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Quality Council (NQC), Mr Osita Aboloma, made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigera (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Aderogba George International Police Officers from Spain have concluded a three-day training on effective management of Tafficking in Person and Smuggling of Migrants (TIP/SOM) for officers drawn from Nigeria Law Enforcement Agencies. The officers who participated in the training are from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Police andContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), an NGO, has advocated for the reactivation of bi-monthly engagement with the media to discuss and inform Nigerians about developments in the health sector. Dr Aminu Magashi, Coordinator of the network, made the call in Abuja on Thursday when the newlyContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has called on residents of the area council to protect government projects in their communities. He made the call when he led council officials and journalists on the second phase of project tour to mark hisContinue Reading
By Chinenye Offor LG Electronics, a leading consumer electronics company, has donated essential products and health items to the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items were received by the Medical Director and some management staff of the Centre on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has unveiled the 2023 edition of the annual Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) scheduled from Nov. 3 to Nov. 12. Mr Leye Kupoluyi, Chairman, Trade Promotion Board, LCCI, at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos, said there wouldContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, says the association will commence training of widows drawn from the military and police by the end of September. The president made this known when she led the leadership of all the officers’ wivesContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput An International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO), TAF Africa, has sensitised Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) on full participation in the forthcoming Kogi Nov. 11 Governorship Election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the INGO’s Voter Education Campaign was aimed at reducing voter apathy to the barest minimum.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has said that no fewer than 110,000 military retirees have been enrolled into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Matawalle made the disclosure during an interactive session with military retirees groups on Thursday in Abuja. Represented by DrContinue Reading
