By Abdulrahman Kadiri The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, has reaffirmed commitment to upholding and promoting prudence, transparency and accountability in government financial transactions. Madein gave the assurance in statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Bawa Mokwa, Director (Press), Office of the Accountant General ofContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the need for international cooperation towards combating global challenges. The Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Mr Olusola Abiola, in a statement, said Shettima, stated this while addressing World leaders at the ongoing G77+China Leaders’ Summit, in Cuba. ShettimaContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, says strengthening strategic partnership with other Air Forces will provide pathway to an enduring and comprehensive solution to challenges encountered in pilot trainings. Abubakar made this known when he met with the Commander of Czech AirContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Director-General, Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Mr Akin Olateru, says Nigeria has the best aviation safety record in Africa with only two fatal accidents within a 10-year period. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Mr James Odaudu, NSIB’s Director of PublicContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Women The Network of Women with Disabilities on Friday sought for the inclusion and appointment of women with disabilities in governance and active decision making. They made the call at a rally and press conference organised by Cedar Seed Foundation in partnership with Policy and Legal AdvocacyContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged service chiefs and commanders of military operations to promote intelligence sharing and collaboration within and across joint task forces. Musa made the call at the opening of the Joint Task Force Commanders Conference organised byContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, upheld the election of Rep Jafaru Leko as member representing Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives. The three-member panel, presided by Justice Lawal Shuaibu, dismissed the appeal filed by Kefas Magaji ofContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa said Nigerian StartUps had attracted over $4 billion into the economy in terms of investments. Inuwa spoke at the Innovation Support Network (ISN) 2023 annual summit with the theme: “Unlocking Potential: Collaborating forContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The newly sworn-in Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, says the state tourism sector is about to witness a new era of development never seen before. A statement issued by the ministry on Friday, said that Benson-Awoyinka made the remark when she addressed managementContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday says local production of pharmaceuticals is the surest means of providing quick access to quality, safe and efficacious medicines. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC was speaking in Lagos in respectContinue Reading
