The shutdown of the Unit 10 of the Port Harcourt Refinery should serve as a wake-up call to building long-term capacities and ensuring sustainability in the management and execution of refinery projects. A lawyer and engineer, Mr Patrick Edward, gave the advice on Thursday in an interview with the...
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Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise food security in all national plans. Kukah said given Nigeria’s abundant human and material resources Nigerians should not be hungry or poor. Kukah said this at his investiture as Trustee of the Nigerian Institute...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Ulama team says frequent performance of Umrah will be eliminating sins and poverty among the people. The clerics stated this while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Hajj exercise in Makkah on Thursday. Sheikh Garba Al-Yolawi, Chief Imam, Area...
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s economic development with a fresh 500 million dollars contribution to the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, made the announcement at the official signing of agreement at the African Development Bank...
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Ulama team has advised Nigerian pilgrims to pray for their leaders and not curse them as they remain part of the society. The clerics gave the advice while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Hajj exercise in Makkah on Thursday....
Niger State Emergency Management Agency says 21 people have lost their lives following a severe rainfall that resulted into a flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The Director General of the agency, Dr Ibrahim Hussaini, disclosed this to newsmen in Minna on Thursday. He said...
By DAVID IORJA, Maiduguri – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered an uplifting address to mark the second anniversary of his administration, celebrating Nigeria’s progress under his Renewed Hope Agenda. In his nationwide broadcast on Thursday, President Tinubu highlighted transformative economic reforms, enhanced security, and advancements in health, education,...
Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination. The...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the performance of President Bola Tinubu in the FCT in the last two years is unprecedented. Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, after he inspected some ongoing projects in preparation for inauguration to celebrate Tinubu’s...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has described corruption as a dream killer that Nigerian children should resist at all costs. Assistant Director, Education Department, ICPC, Mr Suleiman Achile, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of Students Anti-Corruption Clubs (SACs) in the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, extends a heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his second year in office. In a congratulatory message, Governor Ododo lauded the President for demonstrating visionary leadership and for inspiring resilience among Nigerians through bold...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Regional Programme Manager, North East Youth Development Initiative (NEYIF), Dr Abu Suraj has revealed why insecurity continues to linger in the north, despite several efforts to end the menace. Dr. Suraj emphasized that the harmful practice of shielding criminals due to family ties,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Government is set to build eight state-of-the-art medical simulation centers across Nigeria to enhance medical education and training. To oversee this initiative, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has inaugurated a 19-member Implementation and Monitoring Committee for Medicals Simulation Centers, chaired...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former President Muhammadu Buhari has explained the reason behind his absence from the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held in Lagos on Wednesday. In a statement, Buhari revealed that he was unable to attend the event due to a...
Nigeria scored twice in the 1st half to beat the Black Stars of Ghana on Wednesday in London in an international friendly match tagged Unity Cup. The Super Eagles will on Saturday play the Jamaican national team in the final of the tournament. Cyril Dessers put the Super Eagles...
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fully transitioning to Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and other exam bodies by 2026. Dr Alausa made this known while monitoring the conduct of WAEC’s CBT examinations in Abuja on...
The Federal Government has secured a loan facility of 134 million dollars from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help farmers boost seeds and grain production in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made this known at the unveiling of the 2024/2025 National...
‘TeamABU2024′, a group of Students of the Ahmadu Bello University emerged victorious at the Huawei ICT Skills Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen, China. The six-day competition was held from May 20 to May 25. This is contained in a statement issued by Malam Auwalu Umar, in the Directorate of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As children across Nigeria celebrated children’s day, the Wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has urged the children in the state to dream big and believe in their potential for greatness. Speaking at a fun-filled event held at the Government...
Nigerian stock market continued its bullish trend on Tuesday, recording a N1.086 trillion gain. Market capitalisation rose by N1.086 trillion, or 1.57 per cent, to close at N70.38 trillion, up from N69.291 trillion recorded on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 1,721.29 points, or 1.57 per cent,...