By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), on Thursday in Abuja, launched a five-year action plan to tackle malnutrition in the country. The plan titled: ”National Multi-sectoral Plan of Action for Food...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Federal Government looks forward to working with the newly-elected leadership of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). The president made the pledge while congratulating Dr Michael Olawale-Cole on his installation as the 36th President and Chairman...
The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), has described the recent attack on the Jos custodial centre by gunmen as a “bad omen” and threat to Nigeria’s fight against insecurity The Director General of the agency, Mr Joseph Lengmang, said this at an interactive session with journalists on Friday in...
The Federal Government has asked civil servants on Grade Level 12 and below to resume duties on Wednesday, December 1. In a circular titled ‘Resumption of duties by Officers on GL 12 and below’ with reference number HCSF/3065/VOL.I/107, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade...
The Federal Government has lifted the ban it placed on Emirates Airline from flying into Nigeria without conditions. The Minister of Aviation , Sen. Hadi Sirika, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja in a statement by Mr James Odaudu, Director Public Affairs in the Ministry of Aviation. The News...
The Federal High Court Abuja has proscribed bandit groups as terrorists. In a ruling delivered by Justice Taiwo Taiwo on Friday, the court specifically held that activities of Yan Bindiga and Yan Ta’adda bandit groups, constitute acts of terrorism. The ruling followed an ex parte motion the Federal Government...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – In commemoration of the World Toilet Day the Federal Government has said it would increase surveillance to ensure the nation is open defecation free and achieve healthy environment. Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, gave the assurance at an event to mark the...
By BABARA KALU, Akwa – Anambra State Government has declared Tuesday as a public holiday in honour of Nigeria’s first president, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, who was born on November 16, 1904. Governor, Chief Willie Obiano announced this in a statement issued by the state commissioner for Information and Public...
As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) the Tinubu Support Group(TSG)and Asiwaju Women Cooperative Society(AWCS) on Sunday launched Operation Feed the Less previleged, a programme designed to cater for no fewer than 5000 families in Abuja and environs. The two sister groups said the gesture is to cushion the...