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Atiku promises to complete Baro inland sea port

On: January 22, 2023

By Obinna Unaeze The Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has promised to complete the Baro inland sea port in Niger. Abubakar also pledged to tackle insecurity across the country, if elected in the upcoming general election. He made the promises on Saturday in Minna,Continue Reading

Olubadan supports CBN over redesigned naira notes, accepts Jan. 31 deadline

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

By Akeem Abas The CBN has enlisted the support of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun and Olubadan-in-Council, on the advocacy of the newly designed naira notes in Ibadan. Mrs Olufolake Ogundero, the CBN Ibadan Branch Controller, told said this after an advocacy visit to the Olubadan on SaturdayContinue Reading

Kano Govt confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 LGs

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 22, 2023

In: Health

By Aminu Garko The Kano State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa stated this on Saturday at a briefing on Diphtheria and Lassa fever outbreaks in the state. He said that 100 suspected casesContinue Reading

Buckingham Palace reveals details about King Charles III’s coronation

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

A balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, a concert featuring global stars and a day of volunteering will all form part of celebrations for the King Charles III’s coronation. The palace has revealed new details on plans for events that will take place over the coronation weekend from Saturday May 6Continue Reading

Arab Bank to scale up intervention in Borno – DG

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 22, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Yakubu Uba The Director-General of Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, Dr Sidi Ould-Tah has reiterated the commitment of the bank to partner Borno Government for economic development. Ould-Tah made this known on Saturday during a courtesy call on Gov. Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri. Ould-Tah, who led aContinue Reading

Security: NFIU assures governors of robust partnership

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 22, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has assured the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) of a robust partnership in sanitising the country’s security and financial systems. The agency also assured Nigerians of its determination to fight unwholesome financial transactions and curb corrupt practices. The NFIU Director and ChiefContinue Reading

Sustainable Environment: Lagos Govt. promotes gas usage

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government on Saturday promoted the “Sanwo Switch To Gas (SS2G)” initiative among residents on Lagos Island, urging the usage of gas for sustainable environment. Speaking at the event organised by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), the wife of the governor, Mrs IbijokeContinue Reading

Damaturu water project targets 27m litres daily – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

By Nabilu Balarabe The Yobe Commissioner for Water Resources, Alkali Jajere, said that 27 million litres of water would be produced and distributed daily under phase one of the Damaturu Water Project. Jajere told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu that the Federal Government- funded project was expectedContinue Reading

Involvement of vulnerable groups key to eliminating plastic pollution – Expert

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 22, 2023

In: Environment

By Vivian Emoni The Women Empowerment Programme (WEP) on Saturday called for the inclusion of vulnerable groups in the implementation of policies and projects on plastic value chain to effectively eliminate plastic pollution across the country. The Founder, WEP, Dr Priscilla Achakpa, said this at a Validation Workshop for DraftContinue Reading

NIS apprehends 303 suspected irregular migrants in A’Ibom

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 22, 2023

In: General News

Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has apprehended 303 suspected irregular migrants in Uyo metropolis during a mop up exercise in Akwa Ibom. The Comptroller of Immigration Service in Akwa Ibom Command, Mrs Francisca Dakat made this known while addressing newsmen after the mop up in UyoContinue Reading

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