By Chinedu Anolue The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has recorded a major institutional milestone with the approval of its scheme of service by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). The commission described the approval as the first in its history as itContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Fund for cancer patients and approved N50 million to support beneficiaries nationwide. The initiative aims to provide equitable, accountable and timely assistance for treatment access. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, DrContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has called on the World Bank to ensure speedy approval and disbursement of project funds. Ogunjimi made the appeal in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a World Bank delegation led by Mrs Treed Lane, Manager of theContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government will spend over N21 billion on the first phase of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) headquarters in Abuja. Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this on Thursday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new NAMA corporate headquarters.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Crescent Pearls Technical College of Education has been formally inaugurated, marking a significant development in efforts to strengthen teacher education in Nigeria. The institution secured provisional approval from the National Commission for Colleges of Education in May 2024, while the grand opening unveiled facilities designedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the three Bus and Taxi Terminals constructed by the FCT Administration (FCTA) will begin operation once approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Wike gave the assurance after he inspected some ongoing road projects in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked reports claiming that a history textbook titled ” living history” was approved for use in Nigerian schools. The ministry said the book was neither approved nor recommended for use by the Federal Ministry of Education. The ministry made thisContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has warned that no federal road or project site should be closed without formal approval from the Federal Ministry of Works. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who said this on Tuesday at a news conference in Abuja, said that certain strategic routes acrossContinue Reading
Approval By Salif Atojoko Mr Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, has announced the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval for alterations to the scope of several inherited road projects across the country, within available funds. Umahi made this statement while briefing State House Correspondents after the fifth FEC meeting onContinue Reading
Statements By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has warned incoming State Executive Council (EXCO) members not to issue press statements without the approval of the Secretary to the State Government. The governor gave the warning during a Sunday service at the Uyo Archdiocesan Headquarters of the MethodistContinue Reading
