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Don urges state governments to train teachers periodically

A don, Prof. Aloy Ejiogu, has advised state governments to prioritise training and retraining of teachers, for effective teaching and…

FADAMA programme provides food assistance to 73,685 Borno IDPs

The FADAMA III Additional Finance (AFII) Programme says it has provided emergency food assistance for 73,685 persons who were displaced…
NSCDC Operatives

NCC, NSCDC sign MoU to protect telecom infrastructure

The Nigeria Communication Commission and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday in Abuja signed a Memorandum…

504 patients undergo free eye surgery in Jigawa

Dr Abdulrahman Ashiru, Jigawa Coordinator, Eye Care and Neglected Tropical Diseases, has said that 504 people with cataract have undergone…

NAF trains 50 specialty personnel at NICT

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is currently training its Works Specialty personnel at National Institute of Construction Technology…

Buhari orders military crackdown on Banditry in Zamfara

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a military crackdown on bandits operating in rural communities in Zamfara State, following fresh attacks…

Ugwuanyi releases N5m community development fund

Enugu State Government has released the first tranche of N5 million for development projects in each community in the state,…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

NACA, states to enroll 500,000 on HIV treatment

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) said it would generate about N26 billion to fund HIV programmes…

Gbenga Daniel says he is crisis manager, able to lead PDP

Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun State, says he is a crisis manager, and best suited to lead the…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) recently called for the suspension of mining activities for six months following the abduction of school children and killings in some states.

Illegal mining: FG approves N987m for 50 surveillance vehicles

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday in Abuja approved N987 million for the procurement of 50 vehicles for Special…

2019: Osinbajo encourages youths to join political parties

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday urged youths in the country to join political parties ahead of the 2019 elections…

FRSC boss commends volunteerism spirit in Special Marshals

Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has lauded the spirit of volunteerism among Special Marshals of…
PENGASSAN

PENGASSAN supports NNPC exploration in inland basins

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), on…
Nigerian Senate

Insecurity: Senate tasks Federal Government

The Senate has called on the Federal Government to come up with a policy on the protection of its citizens,…

Lagos confirms Ajose-Harrison as DG, PSSDC

The Lagos State Government has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Senukon Olufunmi Ajose-Harrison as substantive Director-General, DG of the Lagos…

Facebook to Launch Africa’s first community hub space in Nigeria

Today, Facebook (www.Facebook.com) announced a new nationwide initiative in Nigeria (http://APO.af/2y13ue) to further cement its commitment and investment in the…

VSF committed to women empowerment in North East – Gen. Danjuma

The Chairman of Victims Support Fund (VSF), Gen. T.Y Danjuma, has reiterated the commitment of the fund to empower victims…

Solanke frowns at use of unacceptable language in courtroom

Chief Folake Solanke (SAN) on Wednesday said she was appalled by the conduct of some lawyers in the courts. Solanke,…

AfDB to support urban transportation system in Abuja — Adesina

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President, African Development Bank (AfDB) says the bank will support urban transportation system in Abuja.

Amnesty, Achievers Farm to empower 100 ex-militants

The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), office, says it will collaborate with Achiever’s Farm, Igbogene, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of…

Police parade ritualists, legislator’s killer

Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday, at Eleyele, Ibadan, paraded three ritualists caught with human parts including two fresh heads…

Fidelity Bank disburses N2.5bn to 500 SMEs operators

Fidelity Bank Plc says it has disbursed the sum of N2.5 billion out of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)

Stakeholders urged to assist in raising funds for power projects development

The Federal Government on Wednesday, urged international development partners and private sector operators to assist in providing required funds to…

Buhari approves special forces battalion to check terrorist activities

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the request of the Minister of Defence, Brig-Gen. Mansur Dan Ali (rtd) for the stationing…

Pope Francis to visit Lithuania in 2018

Pope Francis, leader of the catholic faithfuls has announced its plan to visit Lithuania at the end of 2018, as…

Photo: CIBN accredits Keystone Bank Training Academy

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, has accredited Keystone Bank training academy.

Airforce destroys Boko Haram IEDs facility in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has announced the destruction of an insurgents’ facility for manufacturing of Improvised Explosive…
UN

United Nations backed summit launched in Kenya

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and Trade Ministry on Wednesday launched the Second Manufacturing Summit and Expo backed by…
Fraud

Housewife drags man to court over alleged N2.8m fraud

A housewife, Mrs Paris Sanusi has dragged a builder, Michael Ajayi, 57, before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly obtaining…

ICT centres established in Daura

Federal Ministry of Communication established three Information and Communication Technology Centres (ICTC) in Daura, Katsina State, to promote the quest…