Kaduna State Government has invested over N1 billion in scholarships, student loans and other educational support programmes in the last three years as part of efforts to expand access to higher education and reduce the financial burden on students. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this...
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s operational expansion and further cementing its position as World’s Largest Single Train Petroleum Refinery. The...
A coalition of civil society organisations operating under the banner of the Civil Society Alliance Against Corruption and Abuse of Office (CSAACAO) has called on the leadership of the House of Representatives to immediately suspend Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere pending investigations into allegations of forgery, blackmail and other alleged misconduct....
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has hosted a high-level diplomatic cocktail reception in Abuja. The event brought together ambassadors, high commissioners, heads of missions, and senior government officials in a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening international cooperation, trade relations, and institutional partnerships. The event, held at the rooftop of the...
A civil society group, Concerned Nigerians for Peace, Security and National Unity, has announced plans to stage a peaceful road walk in Abuja on Monday to mobilise support for collective action against insecurity and promote national unity. The group said the security situation across the country requires all Nigerians,...
As preparations gather momentum for the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that major infrastructure projects executed across Abuja are ready for commissioning, describing them as tangible evidence of the President’s commitment to delivering democratic...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as fake a purported list of its senatorial candidates currently being circulated on social media and some online platforms, urging party members and the public to disregard the publication. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the...
Professor of Radiology, Dianabasi Eduwem, is set to deliver the 135th inaugural lecture of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO). The Inaugural Lecture, slated for June 11, is titled “Seeing The Invisible: Unravelling The Myths, Mysteries, and Misconceptions About Health and Diseases, “ and will be holding at the 1000-capacity...
Association of Women Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN), Borno State Chapter, has called on the Borno State Government to urgently release funds to the Borno State Agency for the Control of AIDS (BOSACA) to facilitate the provision of HIV testing and prevention kits, as well as...
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians, particularly motorists, to shun drunk driving, overloading, reckless driving and mixed loading, describing them as major causes of avoidable road traffic crashes across the country. The revered...
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by power supply disruptions caused by generation constraints across the country. The Commission announced the directive in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the measure was introduced to cushion the impact...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) says it is stepping up efforts to extend social protection coverage to platform-based workers, including those in ride-hailing services and digital freelancing, as changes in the world of work continue to expand beyond traditional employment structures. Managing Director of the Fund, Barr. Oluwaseun...
Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Imo State Government for the establishment and immediate take-off of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Okigwe. The MoU was signed in Owerri by the Honourable Minister of State for...
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening distance learning delivery through the adoption of digital technologies aimed at expanding access to quality education. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, stated this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on smart education...
The leadership of the Tinubu Mega Group (TMG) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its nationwide mobilisation and stakeholders’ engagement tour across five of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, recording unprecedented participation and overwhelming public support from millions of Nigerians. The zonal tour, which formed part of TMG’s...
Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has been nominated for the Blueprint Newspapers 2025 Responsive Humanitarian Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership in coordinating timely, structured and impactful humanitarian responses across Nigeria, particularly in moments of crises and vulnerability. Chairman, Editorial Board...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind the concerns raised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over the worsening security situation in the country, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to heed the church’s call for urgent reforms. Reacting to the communiqué issued at the end...
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has provided 48 vein finders and accompanying accessories for distribution to the 14 SHF under the Hospitals Management Board (HMB). Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, in a statement on Wednesday, quoted the Mandate Secretary,...
A coalition of 37 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called for the immediate removal of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), as well as the Chairman of its Board, over allegations of staff intimidation, mass resignations and financial misconduct. The...
The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a fresh turn on Wednesday as the Court of Appeal reportedly invalidated the judicial recognition earlier granted to the party’s controversial Caretaker Committee. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the Interim...