By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to “promptly publish details of barrels of oil Nigeria produces and exports every day and the total amounts of...
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President Bola Tinubu has called on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, to develop practical and implementable solutions toward tackling challenges confronting the nation. The president made the call on Saturday at the graduation of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 45 of...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has identified agricultural revolution as a panacea to insecurity and poverty in the country. Shettima stated this while delivering the 13th convocation lecture of the Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the title of the lecture was:...
Former Benue governor Samuel Ortom has described the death of Justice Joseph Ikyegh as “a huge and painful loss to Nigeria”. Ortom’s reaction to the jurist’s exit is contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Mr Terver Akase, and made available to the News Agency of...
Dangote Refinery hhas received its first one million barrels of Agbami crude grade from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO) in a major step towards increasing Nigeria’s local refining capacity. In a Friday statement, the Dangote Refinery explained that the cargo sailed to the facility’s...
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African leaders to create quality jobs for their teeming unemployed youths, to stem the trend of brain drain bedevilling the continent. Adesina said in Abuja on Friday at the Second Veritas University Digital Innovations...
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthen efforts to fight corruption at all levels. Fagbemi said this at Friday’s High-Level Seminar in Commemoration of the United Nations International Anti-Corruption Day in Abuja. The minister was represented...
Oil giant Shell sees $6 billion in investment opportunities in Nigeria, especially in offshore, gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, the country’s presidency said in a statement on Friday. Nigeria, the continent’s top economy and major oil producer, is seeking to attract more foreign investment...
A fire and safety expert, Mr Oluwaseyi Oduye, has urged professionals to adhere to building code to stop incessant building collapse in Nigeria. Oduye, a Superintendent of Fire/Head of Special Duties, Federal Fire Service, Abuja, stayed this in Ibadan on Friday at a seminar. The News Agency of...
The Egypt U-17 female volleyball team defeated their hosts Nigeria, 3-1 in the final match to lift the trophy of the 2023 Girl’s U-17 African Nations Volleyball championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at the package of the Moshood Abiola Stadium...
The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on Wednesday said that the emigration of Nigerians to developed countries contributed to the underdevelopment of the country. Oloyede made the assertion at the 17th Convocation lecture of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, titled -‘Mainstreaming Uncertainty:...
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has admonished the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles gaffer, Jose Peseiro to ensure a good outing for the Super Eagles at the 2023 AFCON. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023 Africa Cup...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The rate of infection of the Human Immune Virus (HIV) infection among key populations especially female sex workers, people who inject drugs, transgenders and gays in Nigeria is at an alarming rate of 38 percent, an Epidemiologist, Samuel Nwafor, has said. NATIONAL...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa has commended the Captain of the Calabar Golf Club Major General A.M.Sabo rtd and the Lady Captain Anne Ene Ita for putting up an impressive 2023 Inaugural golf competition of the club that...
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...
Nigeria will continue to engage with the government of Niger Republic to ensure the release of the country’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar has said. Bazoum has not been released since the junta struck in the West African country earlier in the year. But...
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is committed to methane emissions reduction by at least 30 per cent by 2030. Tinubu stated this on Saturday in Dubai while addressing stakeholders at the ongoing global climate summit popularly known as COP28. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...
The Malala Fund says educating the girl-child is instrumental in reducing Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria Ms Pearl Uzokwe, U.S. Board Member, Malala Fund, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Uzokwe spoke against the background of the 16 Days...
The Rwandan Government says the country is safe for Nigerian investors willing to do business in the country saying that the environment is also conducive for businesses to thrive. The Ambassador designate to Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso and Chad, Mr Christophe Bazivamo stated this during a visit to...
The Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) in Gombe State, on Thursday, announced that four of its members died for allegedly using herbal HIV treatment. The Programme Officer of the association, Mr Muhammad Ibrahim stated this in Gombe at an event to commemorate...