MacArthur Foundation Produces Anti-corruption Drama Series for EFCC
A total of 156 episodes of anti-corruption radio drama series tagged Shugabanci, produced for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by Moving Image Limited and […]
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Alleged R*pe: Why We Invited D’Banj Accuser, Seyitan – Police
A report by Vanguard has shown that following a directive by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) has commenced […]
FG reaffirms commitment to establishing National Policy on Nanotechnology
By Joy Kaka Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology on Friday, reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a national Nanotechnology Policy as guide […]
FCT minister lauds sharia court for being responsive
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja – The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has commended the territory’s Sharia Court of Appeal for living up to its responsibilities […]
Turkey To Extend Safe Zone in Syria’s North if Necessary – Erdogan
Moscow – Turkey says it will expand the safe zone in Syria’s northeast if need arises.Its President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday while addressing […]
NGOs drum support for tree planting
By Friday Idachaba Lokoja – A coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), on Friday called on governments at all levels, institutions and private sector, […]
New FX: MAN asks CBN to delist some items on IPL, revive EEG
Lagos – The Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Thursday urged the CBN to revive the Export Expansion Grant (EEG)and de-list some items from the […]
Anambra Governor appeals to traders to pay taxes promptly
Obosi (Anambra) – Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Thursday appealed to traders to pay their taxes and levies promptly to fast track infrastructure […]
8 suspected fake optometrists arrested in Lagos
Lagos – No fewer than eight suspected fake optometrists were arrested in Lagos on Saturday by the Registrar of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board […]
Women farmers network makes case for increased food production
Kano – Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), a women farmer-based organisation, has called for increased food production to ensure food security in the country. The […]
World Health Assembly adopts new Health Emergencies Programme
Geneva – Member States of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday agreed to establishing a new Health Emergencies Programme. It said in a statement […]
LG Election: Adamawa APC lauds members for peaceful primaries
Yola – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has lauded party members for observing a hitch free party primaries to elect candidates who will […]
NGO shops for N500m to build hospital for under privileged
Abuja – Save the Lives Project of Grassroots International Foundation is shopping for N500 million to build the first phase of the hospital where the […]
##2016 Hajj: FG approves 6 air carriers to transport intending pilgrims
Abuja – The Federal Government has approved six air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for the 2016 hajj operation, a statement said in Abuja on […]
FG to reposition cowpea (beans) sub sector — Minister
Abuja – The Federal Government on Thursday said it was putting necessary mechanism in place to reposition the cowpea (beans) sub-sector for better performance at […]
Adeosun says FG will redefine spending for maximum benefit
Lagos – The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Tuesday, reiterated the resolve of the Federal Government to redefine spending in order to get […]
Budget: FG insists 100% implementation still possible
Abuja – The Federal Government said on Saturday that it has not ruled out the 100 per cent implementation of the 2016 budget signed on […]
Security council extends mandate of UN Mission in Cote d’Voire until June 2017
United Nations – The UN Security Council has renewed the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire for a final period, extending it […]
Buhari inaugurates Nestle’s N5.6bn water factory in Abaji
Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the N5.6 billion Nestle Waters factory in Abaji, FCT, with a promise to make Nigeria an investment […]
Nigeria Custom Service flags off training of 60 enforcement officers
Lagos – The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Retired Col. Hameed Ali, on Wednesday flagged off the training of 60 enforcement officers of the […]