Niger: The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced plans to review its operating procedures to enhance safety awareness in the wake of a tanker explosion in Niger. Mr. Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of NM…
Read MoreGerman, UNDP Inaugurate 1,900 IDPs Resettlement Houses in Borno
Monguno: German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annet Gnther, and Nigeria’s UNDP Country Representative, Elsie Attafuah, have unveiled 1,900 resettlement houses and an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) centre in Monguno Local Government Area of B…
Read MoreNAHCON Sets Hajj Fare for 2025 Pilgrimage
Abuja: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the Hajj fare for the 2025 pilgrimage. Intending pilgrims from Southern States will pay N8.7 million, while those from Borno and Adamawa Zone will be charged N8.3 million.
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Read MoreNeed to Accelerate Digital Vital Registration in Nigeria
Lagos: Paul Okunola had lost his mother and needed a death certificate to process her benefits from the government. His mother served in the civil service until her death. ‘I got a paper copy of the death registration needed to obtain the death certif…
Read MoreSolutions Journalist Emphasises Need for Creative Stories
Abuja: Nathaniel Bivan, a solutions and conflict journalist, has stressed the need for compatriots to always tell creative and innovative stories about Nigeria and Africa at large, to bolster meaningful growth. Bivan, who is also the author of the deb…
Read MoreMiss Africa Production Unveils 2025 Contestants
Abuja: Organisers of the prestigious Miss Africa pageant have announced the lineup of contestants for the 2025 edition, slated for April 20. The production promises a grand return, aiming to deliver a spectacular experience for audiences across the co…
Read MoreEx-Minister Kema Chikwe Urges Nigerian Writers to Drive Positive Change
Abuja: Kema Chikwe, former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, has urged Nigerian authors to use their creative prowess to drive positive change in communities in order to build a prosperous and egalitarian nation. Chikwe made the call in an interview with…
Read MorePolice Act: Experts Review Report on Changes in Nigeria Police Force
Abuja: Experts in the security sector held a peer review meeting to assess a research report on the changes in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) since the enactment of the 2020 Police Act. The workshop, organized by International Alert in Abuja, received…
Read MoreGambia Bureau of Statistics Embarks on Study Tour to Nigeria’s NBS
Abuja: The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) is undertaking a study tour to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as part of efforts to enhance its statistical capacity. The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, stated that the …
Read MoreFoundation Launches Peace, Unity Initiative in Agaie
Agaie: The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) has launched a peace and unity initiative in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger. The initiative, aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence among diverse communities, was launched at the palace of the E…
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