By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service says the current operational framework of the fire router system is undergoing comprehensive administrative and technical review for possible upgrade to improve efficiency. The Director of the service, ACG Zaccheaus Adebayo disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole President Bola Tinubu has promised that the ongoing provision of clean water by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) would be extended to all the area councils of the territory. Tinubu, represented by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, gave the assurance while inaugurating the newly constructedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says no fewer than 50 projects have been inaugurated in the FCT since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. Wike said this in Bwari on Tuesday, at the inauguration of the Bwari WaterContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank The Bayelsa Government has approved a fresh welfare for its workers, including new allowances, promotion arrears, pension benefits and an extension of the retirement age for health workers. The Deputy Governor, Mr Peter Akpe, announced the approvals on Tuesday during a meeting with labour leaders, government officialsContinue Reading
By Joy Kaka An Abuja High Court on Tuesday acquitted a 29-year-old man, Simanyi Lawal, of stabbing his casual friend, Farouk Hamza to death. Delivering judgment, Justice Cyprian Agashieze held that the prosecution did not present eyewitnesses before the court to prove that the stabbing occurred. “The prosecution counsel, OluwaseunContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government on Tuesday launched three digital platforms aimed at strengthening public service reforms, improving accountability and enhance service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The platforms are the Reform Tracker Dashboard, Knowledge Repository and the National Strategy for Public Service Reform (NSPSR) Dashboard. LaunchingContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has re-opened three FGN bonds valued at N1.2 trillion for subscription. According to a statement by the DMO, the first offer is a Jan. 2035 FGN bond (10-year re-opening), valued at N400 billion, and at interestContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended the federal and state governments as well as security operatives for their collective efforts to ensure the successful rescue of the abducted learners and teachers in Oriire Local Government of Oyo State. The NUT National President, Mr Titus Amba,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe and Taiye Olayemi HBM Nigeria Plc says it will inaugurate its Ashaka and Sagamu cement plants in January 2027 as part of efforts to boost production capacity, create jobs and support Nigeria’s infrastructure development. The Chief Executive Officer of HBM Nigeria Plc, Mr Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Association of Fetomaternal Medicine Specialists of Nigeria (AFEMSON) has renewed calls for urgent action against preterm births, describing them as a major contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality across Nigeria. Speaking virtually at the 9th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, Harmony 2026, in Ilorin, AFEMSONContinue Reading
