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September 8, 2023
Army to strengthen partnership with defence bureau, space to enhance operations
The Nigerian Army has pledged to escalate partnership with the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) and Defence Space Administration (DSA) to enhance its operations.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja made the pledge …
Insecurity: Wike urges FCT council’s chairmen to establish surveillance committee
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advised the Chairmen of the six Area Councils in FCT to constitute a Surveillance Committee in their respective councils to curb insecurity.
Wike gave the advice while responding …
NLC tasks govt on implementation of tax justice
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has advocated for a proper implementation of tax justice to enable higher income earners in the country pay higher taxes than low income earners.
Mr Eustace James, NLC Focal Person on Tax Justice, made the call in …
NAN NUJ to address drug abuse as Press Week begins Sept. 25
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos Chapel, on Friday announced plans to address drug abuse during its forthcoming Press Week commencing on Monday, Sept. 25.
The 2023 edition of the week which will run from Se…
Gov. Otu assures transparent, full implementation of 2024 budget
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has said that the state’s 2024 budget will be fully implemented under a transparent supervision.
Otu stated this on Friday in Calabar while declaring open a one-day stakeholders’ budget consultative forum.
Otu, repre…
Police arrest mother of 2, others over robbery, kidnapping in FCT
The Police Command in FCT has arrested Bunmi Samuel, mother of two, her boyfriend and 12 others over alleged various crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery and burglary in the territory.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna Garba, who parad…
Commission partners Human Rights Radio to advance Disability Matters
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has expressed readiness to partner with Human Rights Radio towards advancing issues associated with Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Nigeria.
Mr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of …
FG reiterates commitment to address rising illiteracy
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2023 International Literacy Day, the Federal Government has reiterated its commitment
towards addressing the scourge of illiteracy in the country.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir M…
FG says Agribusiness, Agritourism will strengthen food security
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Ernest Umakhihe, says investment in agribusiness and Agritourism, will strengthen food security in the country.
Umakhihe stated this at the international Agribusiness and Agritou…
16th INAC: Iran offers to train Nigerians on creative home decoration
Mr Majid Kamrani, Cultural Consular, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nigeria on Friday offered to train interested Nigerians on the production of materials for home decoration.
Kamrani disclosed this during an interview with the News Agen…