Day: December 18, 2022

The World Bank has advised Nigeria to reduce the poverty net in a presentation by Alex Sienaert, its chief economist, saying in real value, the N30,000 minimum wage now worth N19,355 ($26), as over the past decade macroeconomic stability has steadily d…

The stakeholders on the fight against corruption have called for holistic approach and greater engagement with State and local governments to further enhance the impact of anti-corruption investments for Nigeria.The call was made at the high-level Stra…

A former deputy governor of Niger, Mr Ahmed Ibeto, has warned Nigerian youths on the dangers of electing bad leaders in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.Ibeto spoke at the grand finale of “The President Show”, a reality TV show, organised in Abuj…

The International Organisation for Migration IOM has said that it will continue to promote the orderly and humane management of migration. IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Laurent De Boeck, stated this in a statement to mark the International Migrants …

The Activists for Good Governance (AGG) on Sunday, lauded Dr Uzoma Emenike, Nigeria’s Ambassador to the USA, for honoring President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday in the U.S.The ambassador, other diplomats and team Nigeria in the U.SA on Saturda…

An Abuja based group, Helpline Foundation for the Needy has provided about 450 widows and vulnerable people with assorted gifts and lifesaving entrepreneurial skills. The beneficiaries were said to have acquired different skills like shoe, bag and soap…

The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) said on Sunday that it had certified 10,692 out of the 15,000 electrical installations inspected in Nigeria in 2022, to ensure enforcement of safety.Managing Director, NEMSA, Aliyu Tahir, said…

A total of 348 motor vehicles are disclosed to have been involved in road traffic accidents within the outgoing year in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The accidents involved 508 people among whom are 39 fatal cases, 118 suffered serious i…

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Nasarawa State Chapter, has solicited the support of Gov. Abdullahi Sule of the state towards the construction of befitting secretariat for the council.The newly elected Chairman of the council, Malam Jaafa…

The Niger State Government in North Central Nigeria, has commended the rescue of 7 kidnapped Chinese Nationals by the Nigerian Air force in Niger State. A statement by Emmanuel Umar, Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs in Niger …