By Nefishetu Yakubu The Chairman, Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Sen. Titus Zam (Benue North-West) has called on the commission to prioritise agriculture and rural development. Zam said this is to accelerate economic growth and improve the living conditions of people across the zone.Continue Reading
By Martha Agas The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Solid Minerals Development have called for increased funding for the sector to unlock its vast economic potential and accelerate Nigeria’s diversification agenda. The lawmakers made the call on Friday in Abuja at the opening of a two-day ministerial retreatContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has inaugurated the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee to accelerate the completion and operationalisation of smart, bilingual and alternative schools across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, while inaugurating the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, saidContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani Kano State Government has inaugurated a high-powered committee to investigate the alleged unauthorised sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) intended for the treatment of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition across the state. Inaugurating the committee on behalf of Gov. Alhaji Abba Yusuf, the Commissioner forContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Steering Committee on the establishment of State Police said its approach to the transition of the Nigeria Police Force officers was governed by six non-negotiable principles. The committee, Chaired by Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, made the suggestion in a report made available to the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday released the updated list of its Convention Committee and sub-committees ahead of its April 14 national convention. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in Abuja, said the update was aimed at strengthening coordination andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The All Progressives Congress (APC), National Convention Coordination Committee Sectariat (NCCCS), has declared its readiness to ensure a transparent and credible process ahead of its convention. Chief Lateef Fagbemi, Chairman of the APC NCCCS, and Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of justice made this knownContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu African Democratic Congress (ADC) Policy and Manifesto Committee on Tuesday in Abuja submitted its interim report to the party’s national chairman, Sen. David Mark. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the committee was inaugurated in February to develop the party’s manifesto and people-centred policies. TheContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has inaugurated a seven-member advisory committee to drive the establishment and effective use of multipurpose laboratories across tertiary institutions in the six geopolitical zones. The Executive Secretary, TETFund, Sonny Echono, while inaugurating the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, gave them oneContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira Dr Jonathan Dyagas, a former Accountant of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of ‘Njet Gwong’ by the Gwong Traditional Council in the South of Kaduna State. The title, which means the shining star of Gwong, was conferred on him byContinue Reading
