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CDS Pledges to Make Nigeria Safer, Seeks Citizens’ Support
Abuja: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged that the Armed Forces will intensify efforts to make Nigeria safer and more secure. Oluyede made the pledge while speaking with State House correspondents after the decoration …
Trade Unions and CSOs Demand Reversal of Privatisation in Utility Sectors
Abuja: Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and labour unions in the public utilities sector are calling for the reversal of all privatisations in the electricity, water, and waste sectors, asserting that these privatisations have failed to serve the pu…
Trainees Advocate for Government Support in UNESCO Biodiversity Conservation Efforts
Akamkpa: Some participants at the ongoing UNESCO Biodiversity Business training have urged government at different levels to complement UNESCO and donors’ efforts in biodiversity conservation. They also called on the government to enhance the provisio…
BPP Reiterates Commitment to Enhance Nigeria’s Public Procurement System
Abuja: The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its dedication to improving Nigeria’s public procurement system by emphasising professionalism and capacity building for procurement officers. Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General of…
Sasakawa and AGRA Launch Project to Support 100,000 Farmers in Kaduna and Niger
Kaduna: The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has launched a three-year agricultural project aimed at supporting 100,000 small-scale farmers in Kaduna and Niger states to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of maize and soybean crops.
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FG Releases N2.3bn to University Unions to Clear Arrears
Abuja: The Federal Government has disbursed N2.3 billion to unions in federal universities to address the backlog of arrears. This move is part of a broader initiative to bolster the tertiary education sector through fiscal interventions, policy refor…
122,000 Children Enrolled in School Amid Crisis in North-West Nigeria
Kaduna: No fewer than 122,050 children affected by crises in Sokoto, Katsina, and Zamfara States have been enrolled in schools by Save the Children International (SCI) through its ‘Education Cannot Wait (ECW)’ project. Mrs. Atine Lewi, the SCI Program…
NOA Director-General Warns Against Sensational Headlines Amid Press Week
Abuja: The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a warning to journalists regarding the use of careless or sensational headlines that have the potential to incite conflict and unrest within the country. The Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre …
Ember Months: FRSC Pledges Safer Roads, Sustained Reforms
Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced several programmes for the 2025 ember months campaign, aimed at ensuring the highway is safe and secure for road users. The announcement was made by the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, dur…
Legitimate, Locally Rooted Constitution Key to Nigeria’s Path to Progress – SAN
Abuja: Prof. Maxwell Gidado, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Professor of Constitutional Law, says a legitimate, locally rooted democratic constitution is key to Nigeria’s path to progress. He said this in his lecture at the Nasarawa State Univ…