By Doris Esa The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a 500-million-dollar Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund to mobilise investment and accelerate agricultural transformation across the Niger Delta region. The proposed fund is designed as a commercially driven investment platform to finance projects across the agricultural value chain, includingContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shema, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Dikko Radda, saying ongoing reforms require patience to succeed. Shema made the call in Katsina during the inauguration of the Tinubu/Dikko Women and Youth Centre and the inauguration of the 2027Continue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Dr Bernard Doro, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has urged corporate organisations to provide tangible Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to communities in order to reduce poverty. Doro made the remark at a multi-stakeholders engagement and community visits to Eastern Obolo in Akwa Ibom, organised byContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of all Nigerians. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the assuranceContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Benue Governor, Hyacinth Alia says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have strengthened the state’s finances, enabling investments in infrastructure, security, agriculture, healthcare and workers’ welfare. Alia stated this on Wednesday at the periodic ‘Meet the Press’ briefing held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said increased allocationsContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says the number of Nigerians enrolled in health insurance has risen to more than 22 million. The Director-General of NHIA, Kelechi Ohiri, said this resulted from the implementation of the mandatory health insurance which has gained momentum nationwide. He said thisContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to intensify efforts to mobilise Africa’s human, financial and natural resources for the continent’s economic transformation. Tinubu gave the charge while receiving a delegation from Afreximbank, led by its President and Chairman of the Board, DrContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities of a fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The president also directed the commission to conclude the investigation and submit a comprehensive report within 30 days. ThisContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to prepare the legal framework for implementing state police across the country. Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, inaugurated the panel at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The inaugurationContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Saturday said interfaith dialogue remains the only sustainable path to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges and strengthening national unity. The president also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting peace, harmony and tolerance among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities. Tinubu spoke while receiving Archbishop Paul Gallagher,Continue Reading
