By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government says it will engage more technologies to improve efficiency, passenger experience and safer skies in the aviation sector. Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said this on Saturday in Abuja, at a symposium to mark the 25th Anniversary of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has expressed commitment to creating a sustainable environment for the private sector and other stakeholders to compete favourably and drive economic growth and productivity. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry. Trade and Investment, made the commitment at aContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 1.07 billion dollars for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. The Federal Government also approved a N4.8 billion allocation for HIV treatment. Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating MinisterContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to driving industrial transformation for a prosperous Nigeria, with policies focused on accelerating industrialisation, boosting manufacturing, and leveraging digital technology. Sen. John Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, said this while speaking on the Federal Government’s economic agenda, at theContinue Reading
CNG By Thompson Yamput The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the gas to power initiative. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that thr initiative, which was launched in 2021, aims to transform Nigeria into a gas-powered economy by 2030 through a series of policy reforms, infrastructure development,Continue Reading
Quackery The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to confront quackery in the health sector in order to address misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, made this known in Abuja during the presentation of accreditation certificates to deserving medical laboratories. SalakoContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government says it is open to collaboration with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to achieve its goal of creating meaningful employment opportunities. Mr Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this when he received a consortium of NGOs, led by its national head, Mr Daniel Black.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening support for girls’ education and empowerment in the country. Ahmed spoke in Abuja on Thursday during a road walk for the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Employment (AGILE) programme.Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government on Thursday began the construction of five Mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the plants are to facilitate rapid access to gas to deepen its utilisation among Nigerians. The plants are beingContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Dr Gabriel Akinremi, a data privacy and protection expert, has urged the Federal Government to digitalise the civil service for efficiency, enhance service delivery and data protection. Akinremi gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja in commemorationContinue Reading
