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Improving Nigerians’ health, IGR through sugar tax

On: March 21, 2023

By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mr Isaiah Nguuma, a 47 year-old bricklayer, who resides in Dei Dei community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), experienced weight loss and blurred vision some few years ago. His mouth was always dry; usually, very thirsty, and was making frequent visitsContinue Reading

African development: ECA calls for innovative people centered model

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 21, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lucy Ogalue The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), says Africa requires an innovative people-centred development model to integrate poverty and inequality reduction into national and regional development strategies. Antonio Pedro, the Acting Executive Secretary, ECA, said this at the 55th session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance,Continue Reading

APGA governorship candidate, Joseph Waya, congratulates rival, Alia over victory

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 21, 2023

In: Politics

By Philip Dzeremo Mr Joseph Waya of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), on Tuesday in Makurdi, congratulated the winner of the Benue Governorship election, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and called on all Benue people to support him in the task of governance. InContinue Reading

FG arraigns Tukur Mamu, ex-terrorist negotiator, on 10 counts

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 21, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Taiye Agbaje The Federal Government will, today, arraigned Mr Tukur Mamu, ex-terrorist negotiator, on 10-count charge bordering on terrorism financing among others. Mamu, who will be arraigned by the office if the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) on behalf of the FG, will be arraigned before Justice Inyang EkwoContinue Reading

AEDC working to restore power to Bwari and environs in Abuja

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 21, 2023

In: General News

By Constance Athekame The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it is working with stakeholders to restore power supply to Bwari and environs. The Management of AEDC, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the power outage, currently being experienced in Bwari and environs, was due to technicalContinue Reading

Centre partners agriculture agencies, others to support aged mothers

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 21, 2023

In: Metro

By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) says it is partnering with relevant agriculture agencies, health sector and traditional leaders to provide conducive work environment for aged mothers. Dr. Emem Omokaro, the Director-General, NSCC stated this in Bwari on Monday, during a town hall meeting on the implementationContinue Reading

Monalisa Foundation celebrates women’s achievements, contributions

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 20, 2023

In: General News

Sumaila Ogbaje Arise Monalisa Foundation (AMF) an NGO, says all is set to celebrate female entrepreneurs, who are breaking forth in a male dominated industry from diverse fields, to mark the 2023 International Women’s Day. Founder of AMF, Monalisa Chinda, who said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading

Mothering Sunday: Chellaz School hails women’s roles in societal development

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 20, 2023

In: General News

By Taiye Olayemi Chellaz Schools on Monday celebrated Mothering Sunday, commending mothers for their efforts toward societal development and nation building. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Mothering Sunday is usually celebrated every March 19 every year. It is a celebration honouring the mothers of the family,Continue Reading

FCT minister seeks collaboration on quality infrastructure

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 20, 2023

In: Metro

By Salisu Sani-Idris The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has called on companies in the territory to compliment government’s efforts in providing and sustaining quality infrastructure in the nation’s capital. Bello said this at the opening of the Julius Beger Abuja Furniture Production (AFP) shown room, held in Maitama, Abuja.Continue Reading

Experts call for urgent solution to naira scarcity as MPC holds meeting

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 20, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Some financial experts have urged the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take urgent steps to address the perennial shortage of cash. The experts spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, against the backdrop of theContinue Reading

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