Extended continental shelf, significant achievement of Tinubu’s administration – NBC By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has described the extension of Nigeria’s continental shelf as a significant achievement of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its one year in office. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Adamu Adaji, statedContinue Reading
NBC records significant progress in boundary demarcation under Tinubu By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC) says it has advanced the course of definition and demarcation of about 15 interstate boundaries in the last one year. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Adamu Adaji, stated this on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has expressed determination to reduce poverty through the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project, by managing the ecosystem through a catchment plan. Malam Balarabe Lawal Minister of Environment said this in Abuja at the contract signing ceremony for the delivery of 20 strategicContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale/Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Government has inaugurated the Last Mile Meat Shops and Butchers’ Academy to overhaul the process of selling red meat thereby maintaining proper hygiene in the metropolis Ms Abisola Olusanya, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, stated this at the inauguration of the Last MileContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Trinity University (TU), Yaba, Lagos, on Monday said it would be partnering with the Swedish Embassy for the establishment of an entrepreneurial digital hub on its campus. Dr Olufemi Oyinsan, Member, Board of Trustees (BoT), disclosed this at the 5th Founder’s Day anniversary thanksgiving held onContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has commenced the final stage of the selection process for the award of the 2023/2024 overseas scholarship to qualified Nigerians. The Head of Overseas Scholarship Scheme, Mrs Bolanle Agboola, told newsmen on Monday in Abuja that only qualified candidates would beContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), says the Federal Government is committed to deepening bilateral ties and investment opportunities with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Lokpobiri said this on Monday when he received Mr Salem Al Shamsi, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, and hisContinue Reading
Lawyer writes education minister over alleged discrimination against admission seeker By Taiye Agbaje Matthew Burkaa, SAN, counsel to Mrs Ogooluwa Aondo, has petitioned Minister of Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, over alleged discrimination in offering admission to Caleb, son to his client by Loyola Jesuit College (LJC) in Abuja. Burkaa, inContinue Reading
Union solicits interior ministry’s support for seamless passport processes By Yahaya Isah The National Union of Nigerian Associations in Italy (NUNAI) has solicited the support of the Federal Ministry of Interior for a seamless passport process to its members. The National President of the union, Mr Rowland Ndukuba, made theContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has said that plans are underway to revamp the 85 abandoned tourist sites spread across the state. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ugochi Madueke, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday. Madueke said thatContinue Reading
