Abuja: Mr. Christopher Maikalangu, the Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has approved the appointment of Mr. Jafaru Gwagwa as the Council Secretary. Mr. Kingsley Madaki, Senior Special Assistant to the chairman on Media an…
Abuja: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted the rapid growth of stablecoin usage in Nigeria as a new channel for cross-border payments. The IMF said digital assets linked to the U.S. dollar were easing payment challenges but creating …
Abuja: Stakeholders in the disability space have called for stronger implementation of inclusive education policies and greater government commitment to improving the lives of children with intellectual disabilities across Nigeria through targeted int…
Abuja: The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has praised the Nigerian Legion for its commitment to the welfare of veterans. Represented by his Special Assistant on Technical Matters, retired Rear Adm. Atiku Abdulkadir, Matawalle spoke at…
Abuja: Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has launched a digital empowerment initiative for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday as part of activities marking the organisation’s 20th anniversary celebration in Abuja.
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Kaduna: A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of 26-year-old Samson Gandu in a correctional facility for allegedly stabbing his older brother following a disagreement over a plot of land. The charges brought against Gandu are for attempte…
Abuja: A Nigerian community leader in South Africa has urged the Federal Government to engage Pretoria ahead of a June 30 deadline announced by anti-immigration groups. Ekos Akpokabayen, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Union South Africa (…
Abuja: The Federal Government has inaugurated the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Fund, committing N50 million to support cancer patients nationwide. This initiative, announced by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Sal…