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GOC assures of continuous peace, hails synergy with security agencies

On: February 20, 2023

By Oladapo Udom and Mateen Badru The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa, has commended the current synergy between the military and other security agencies in the society towards ensuring peace. Ajunwa said this during the Division’s and Headquarter’s Nigerian Army Engineers 2022Continue Reading

Nigeria selected to host Sahel Climate Fund Secretariat

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: February 20, 2023

In: General News

By Ismaila Chafe Nigeria has been chosen by the Heads of State and Government of the Sahel Region Climate Commission (SRCC) to host the Secretariat of the Sahel Climate Fund. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He added that communiqué wasContinue Reading

Cash squeeze: Kaduna residents turn to petrol stations

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: February 20, 2023

In: General News

By Aisha Gambo Kaduna residents have turned to petrol filling stations for salvation in their desperate search for cash to satisfy their pressing needs, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). This development is sequel to scarcity of cash in Automated Teller Machines (ATM) of most banks in the metropolis,Continue Reading

New monetary policy may reduce inflation in the long term- economist

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 20, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Okeoghene Akubuike An economist, Dr Ayo Anthony says the new monetary policy by the Federal Government may help reduce Nigeria’s inflation rate in the long term. Anthony said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He spoke against the backdrop ofContinue Reading

Make cash accessible, remove obstacles —stakeholders plead

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 20, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lucy Ogalue Some stakeholders have appealed to the Federal Government and relevant authorities to remove obstacles and improve accessibility of cash to ameleorate the sufferings of Nigerians. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that Nigerians were hungry and getting desperate due to insufficientContinue Reading

Zulum empowers 5,340 tailors with N100m

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 20, 2023

In: General News

By Hamza Suleiman Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Sunday released N100 million and empowerment tools to 5,340 tailors to improve their businesses. Zulum made the announcement on Sunday at the multi-purpose hall of the Government House, Maiduguri. He said: “We have distributed N100 million through the Borno Renaissance MicrofinanceContinue Reading

Buhari intensifies efforts to boost power supply in Nigeria

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 20, 2023

In: General News

By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Executive Council (FEC), in the course of the week, approved 53.1 million dollars and N2.1billion as local component for the procurement and installation of electricity conductors to boost power supply across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting of theContinue Reading

Zamfara recruits 2,500 Anti-thuggery personnel

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 20, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Ishaq Zaki The Zamfara Government’s Anti-thuggery Committee has trained 2,500 newly recruited personnel and cautioned residents of the state to maintain law and order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the committee was established in February 2022 by Gov. Bello Matawalle through an Executive Order to fightContinue Reading

How to build progressive, resilient societies—- Ezekwesili

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 20, 2023

In: General News

By Busayo Onijala Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Founder, School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) ,says focus on policies that encourage gender equality and inclusion help in building progressive and resilient societies. Ezekwesili, also a former Vice-President of the World Bank, Africa Region, said this in a keynote address atContinue Reading

AG’s wife distributes food items, cash to 5,000 women in Kogi

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 19, 2023

In: General News

Kogi A-G’s wife, Hajiya Zainab Jibrin, distributing food items, Rappers and Cash gifts to indigent women in 4 communities in Kogi LGA on Sunday. By Thompson Yamput The Wife of Kogi Accountant General (AG), Hajiya Zainab Jibrin, on Sunday distributed food items, rappers and cash gifts worth millions of NairaContinue Reading

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