By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has earmarked N418.9 billion for its Secretariat, Departments and Agencies (SDAs) in the N1.78 trillion 2025 proposed statutory budget. Out of the N418.9 billion, N351 billion was set aside for capital expenditure and new projects, said the FCT Minister, MrContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says they have intensified moves to recover assets outside Africa that are perceived to be proceeds of crime. Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, said this in Abuja, at a one-day stakeholders engagement on the assessment ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Alfa Designs Nigeria Limited, a leading oil and gas servicing company has underscored the need for quality asset integrity inspection services in the industry, to ensure productivity and safety. Mr Shittu Oladapo, Asset Integrity Lead, Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd., made this known on Wednesday in an interviewContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has appealed to the National Assembly to approve the FCT’s N1.78 trillion Statutory Budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. Wike made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, when he appeared before the Senate andContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged its Ulama team to sensitise Nigerian pilgrims on the rudiments of the pilgrimage before performing Hajj rites. Prof. Abubakar Yagawal, NAHCON Commissioner Planning, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services (PRSILS), said this while speaking with newsmen inContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says 25,075 Nigerian pilgrims have so far been transported to Makkah from Madina with their Nusuk cards. Alhaji Abdulkadri Oloyin, the Coordinator, Madina NAHCON Office, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Madina on Wednesday. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The World Bank has urged cooperative societies and regulators to address issues around technology and regulations in the country to meet with global cooperative trends. World Bank Lead Speaker, Dave Grace, said this at a two-day conference organised by the National Cooperative Financing Agency of Nigeria (CFAN)Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Senate on Wednesday summoned National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to explain unchecked use of harmful chemicals by fruit vendors to hasten the ripening of fruits. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Sen. Anthony Ani (APC-Ebonyi) during plenary in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Chinenye Offor/Maureen Okon The Federal Government (FG) has emphasised the importance of reviving the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Italy. The move aims to facilitate direct flights between the two countries and boost bilateral trade and investment. Amb. Anderson Madubuike, Director of Economic Trade and InvestmentContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Team FCT made a promising impression on Wednesday at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), amassing five medals. The biennial multi-sport event, themed “the Gateway Games,” is taking place at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun, with athletes from all 36 states and the FCTContinue Reading
