Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
UNICEF engage with Kaduna stakeholders on 5-year state implementation plan
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has began an interaction with stakeholders in Kaduna, Nasarawa and Niger states to draw…
Over 7 million PVCs yet to be collected nationwide – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said that over seven million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) had yet to…
Lake Chad basin restoration will boost agriculture – UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Monday said the Lake Chad Basin (LCB) would contribute to the…
Latest technology will check accidents on Nigerian roads – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) says its deployment of latest technology will help check deaths on Nigerian roads.
Buhari reassures Nigerians of safe return of abducted Dapchi School girls
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, reassured Nigerians that all abducted persons by insurgent groups, including the schoolgirls from the Government…
SDGs: Stakeholders tasked on partnership to enhance development
The Federal Government has urged stakeholders from relevant agencies to engage on effective partnerships that would promote Sustainable Development Goals…
ECOWAS, Nigerian Govt. to partner on promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the National Commission for…
Oil companies stock plummet on NSE
Major oil stocks posted price depreciation on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday just as the market indices recorded…
High infant mortality due to poor economy – Experts
Dr Adegoke Adeyemo, Chairman, Oyo State Hospital Management Board, says poor economic and health situations are responsible for UNICEF’s high…
President Buhari to head APC NEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to chair the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting coming up on…
NCC board re-assures stakeholders of its commitment on sale of 9Mobile
The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has re-assured stakeholders of its commitment to ensure that 9Mobile is taken…
UNESCO restates commitment to safeguard Lake Chad
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Friday restated its commitment to safeguarding Lake Chad and promoting the…
2018 World Cup: FIFA assured of security in spite of fresh Russian fan violence
FIFA said on Friday it has every confidence in its security measures at the 2018 World Cup in Russia after…
Ondo state stakeholders urges to join action against Lassa fever
The Ondo State Government has appealed to major stakeholders in the state to support government in addressing the scourge of…
Kogi state Gov. urges NLC to join anti-corruption campaign
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Friday enjoined the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to join hands with the Federal Government…
Dapchi School Attack a national disaster – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the abduction of schoolgirls from the Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe, as a national…
2018: Gov. Bagudu signs Kebbi state N151.2bn budget into law
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has signed into law the N151.2 billion 2018 budget.
Adamawa rice farmers to benefit from RIFAN/CBN pilot project
About 600 rice farmers in Adamawa are to benefit from the dry season rice production programme under a special pilot…
Minister tasks wood dealers on environmental protection
The Minister of Environment, Malam Ibrahim Jibril, on Friday called on wood and allied dealers to protect the wild flora…
UNICEF reaffirm support to Kano, Katsina govts on child survival, devt.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday renewed its commitment to support Kano and Katsina States Government effort to…
Raheem Sterling doubtful for Sunday’s English League Cup showdown
Raheem Sterling is struggling to be fit for Manchester City’s English League Cup final against Arsenal on Sunday but Gabriel…
Market capitalisation grosses N112bn in a session
The Nigerian Stock Exchange market capitalisation increased by N112 billion on Friday, amid sustained gain by some highly capitalised equities.
Adamawa Govt set to train 100,000 unemployed youths on Skills acquisition
Gov. Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa says his administration is targeting over 100,000 unemployed youths to be trained at various skills…
Bodo-Bonny project: Communities issued two weeks ultimatum to resolve issues
Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing has issued A two-week ultimatum to Niger Delta communities along…
Senate President advises media on quality reporting
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki on Thursday, advised the media on quality reporting.
Kaduna state teachers set to enjoy tax waiver from govt.
Kaduna State Government has announced tax waiver for public secondary and primary school teachers in the state.
NIPS: Osinbajo assures speedy legislation to make oil sector vibrant
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday assured that Federal Government would quickly pass legislation that would create enabling environment to make…
172 lives claimed as Listeriosis breakout in South Africa
A listeriosis outbreak, believed to be the world’s largest, has claimed 172 lives in South Africa, the Department of Health…
Parents in tears over false rescue of Dapchi schoolgirls
Parents and guardians of the missing schoolgirls in Government Girls Technical College Dapchi, Yobe, broke into tears when Gov. Ibrahim…
16,790 asylum seekers registered in Nigeria as Cameroon crisis worsens
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says 16,970 Cameroonian asylum seekers have been registered in Nigeria since the…