Researchers say there will be more floating plastic on Nigerian waters than aquatic lives in the next 50 years unless the nation adopts proper management and disposal of plastics. The scholars spoke during a Circular Plastic Economy Innovation Hub Stakeholders Engagement Workshop on Tuesday at the Obafemi Awolowo...
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The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has pledged to commit 270 million dollars to strengthen and support Nigeria’s humanitarian response and poverty alleviation efforts. UNICEF Country Representative, Cristian Munduate, made this known when she met with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu,...
By ABDUL JELIL ADEBAYO, Abuja – Strong indications have emerged that the incumbent Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu is expected to retire from the service on October 11th, 2023. Feelers from the office of the Secretary to the Government...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has flagged off the reopening of the Borno State NYSC Orientation Camp with the swearing in of newly posted corp members to the state at the temporary NYSC Orientation Camp located at the Mustapha Umar El Kanemi Arabic...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Sokoto State Government on Tuesday signed the Transformative Actions partnership on Almajiri and out-of-school adolescent girls in the state. Signing the partnership documents in UNICEF office, Sokoto State Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Women...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A coalition of Borno youths, who applied for recruitment into the Nigerian Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has called on Governor Babagana Zulum and the National Assembly members to address the alleged lopsided recruitment against Borno State indigenes...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Coalition of Civil Society Organization of Nigeria (COCSON) after a thorough investigation has thrown its weight behind the stance of the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), insisting that it did not acquire properties abroad. The Secretary General of...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Textile manufacturers in Nigeria are seeking special grant from the Federal Government to revive the country’s extinct textile industries. To date, over 30 textile companies in Nigeria have gone extinct for years taking toll on the country’s economy. Consequently, the country...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Towards the actualization of its mandate of poverty alleviation, employment generation and wealth creation, the National Directorate of Employment has commenced the implementation of its Community Based Business Training Scheme (CBBTS) for unemployed youths in Cross River State. The NDE Director General,...
By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo – Arrangements are in top gear for the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), transport organizations and stakeholders in Taraba State to synergize and squash illegal motor parks that constitute security threat and environmental hazard especially in Jalingo...
A foremost prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Jacobs, has joined the call for the release of the suspended EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa. Bawa was invited by the Department of State Services (DSS) on June 14 and has since remained in the custody of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, announced an increase in the number of households being targeted for palliatives from 300,000 to 400,000 households. Each household will be made up of six family members to be multiplied by 400,000 which, by...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, resumed duty at Radio House, Headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, assuring Nigerians that he would disseminate the truth about government policies and programmes. Alhaji Idris spoke at...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday said that building the capacity of workers through training would help contribute to the development of the nation. The NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, stated this at the 31st Annual Industrial Relations Seminar of the Chemical Footwear Rubber Leather and non-Metallic Products...
Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, has urged new Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, to brace up to address civil servants’ minimum wage issue in the country. Gagdi who represents Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State made the call in a...
The Federal Government on Monday repatriated 161 Nigerians whose release was secured from detention facilities in Libya over various Immigration offences by the Embassy of Nigeria. Amb. Kabiru Musa, Charge D’Affaires En Titre of the Nigerian Mission in Libya disclosed this in a statement made available to the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Monday charged the 45 newly inaugurated Ministers of the Federal Republic to prioritize the interests and welfare of the entire nation and its diverse population, above any regional or state-specific considerations. Speaking at the inauguration of new members...
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, says he will ensure oceans and marine were safe, reliable, and sustainable across the nation. Oyetola made the declaration when he assumed office on Monday in Abuja. According to him, oceans hold the key to sustainable economic growth,...
By BARBARA KALU – The Federal Government has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for developing a budgetary process that involves stakeholders in its efforts to develop the Niger Delta region. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Niger Delta Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, made the commendation while presenting a keynote...
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is ready to partner with critical stakeholders of the region to fashion out an implementable budget for the commission in the 2024 budget. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said this in Uyo on Monday during a...