Construction giant and contractor of the Second Niger Bridge, Julius Berger, has formally handed over the multi-billion naira project to the Federal Government. In a brief ceremony at toll area of the bridge, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, expressed satisfaction with the project, confirming that the contractor...
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The Kaduna State Fire Service has said bush burning was responsible for the fire incident at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Kaduna. Assistant Commandant of the service, Ayuba Yohanna, made the confirmation on Sunday in a phone conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
The U.S. has said it is committed to promoting sustainable peace between the Israeli and Palestinian people as well as the adoption of a two-state solution to the conflict between them. Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S, Embassy in Nigeria, Mr David Greene, expressed the commitment in an interview...
The Medical Guild has appealed to the Lagos State Government to prioritise the health and lives of healthcare workers, saying 15 doctors died within six months in the state. The Chairman of Guild, Dr Sa’eid Ahmad, made the disclosure during a news conference ahead of the guild’s...
Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Ibadan, Most Rev. Joseph Akinfenwa, has urged Federal Government to declare a three-day prayers and fasting period for God to intervene in the country’s affairs.. Akinfenwa made the call during the Advent Carol of Nine Lessons and Songs held in Ibadan. The Anglican...
PATRICK ABANG Calabar – The Manufacturer Association of Nigeria (MAN) has frowned at the deplorable roads infrastructure between Cross River and Akwa-Ibom states. The Association specifically decried the poor state of the Calabar,–Itu Federal Highway which has made goods and services impassable. This is contained in a...
The U.S. has said it believes in democracy regardless of all its challenges and flaws because of the opportunities it offers to the electorate for wholesome change in a leadership that fails to deliver dividends of the system. Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S, Embassy in Nigeria Mr...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Mohammed Dawule Maino as the Acting Secretary of Borno State Pilgrim’s Welfare Board. The appointment was announced on Sunday in a release by the Secretary to Borno State Government, Hon. Bukar...
Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S, Embassy in Nigeria, Mr David Greene has assured visa applicants of the mission’s commitment to tackling all visa-related hitches. Greene gave the assurance during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to him, issues related to visas would...
Ten Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) directors, heading different departments have officially retired from service, after attaining the mandatory 60 years of age, or 35 years of service. Speaking at the send forth for the directors in Abuja on Sunday, INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Mohammed Adams, congratulated them...
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the NMDPRA Industry Sustainability Initiative (NISI) will create over 575 billion dollars in capital investment opportunities for Nigeria, through decarbonisation of operations. The NMDPRA, while hosting a session on “Nigeria’s Pathway to Energy Sustainability and NMDPRA’s Role” at...
The Federal Government has disbursed N135.4 billion to States and the FCT, after the second Independent Assessment of Results achieved under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NG-CARES is a World Bank-assisted $750 million Performance For Results Programme....
Kano State Government has uncovered a warehouse where food items meant for palliatives were being diverted in the state. The Press Secretary, Malam Bature Dawakin-Tofa, who made this known in a statement on Sunday in Kano, said the warehouse was at Sharada Industrial Estate Dawakin-Tofa said Gov. Abba...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command , has said its operatives have arrested 90 suspects and dismantled 13 illicit drug joints in Kaduna. The NDLEA’s state Commander, Mr Samaila Danmallam, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday, that the arrest and the...
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is taking a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future through its pioneering initiative to deploy a fleet of 100 electric buses. The President said this at a meeting with stakeholders and investors in Dubai, United Arab Emirate. Tinubu...
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says there will be a five-day planned power outage in some parts of Anambra, beginning from December 2 to December 6. The Head, Corporate Communications of the company, Mr Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu and made...
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, says the state has had over 13.6 billion naira liabilities in gratuities and pension allowances to be settled for retirees from 2015 to date. The governor disclosed this during the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries of Nigeria,...
The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has pledged to refocus the anti-corruption war by adopting modalities capable of stimulating economic growth and development. The chairman gave the assurance, while addressing members of staff of Ilorin Zonal Command of EFCC, at the Commission’s...
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari joined other global personalities on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in Dubai, UAE, to brainstorm on climate issues and its rising complexities. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of three traditional rulers in an auto crash that occured in Ogbomoso on Friday. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Saturday, FRSC Sector Commander in Oyo State, Mr Joshua Adekanye, attributed the cause...