Abuja: The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Oct. 1. Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Go…
Abuja: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), donated 68 metric tonnes of dates to assist vulnerable populations in Nigeria. During a handover event held in Abuja, the WFP’s Country Director, …
Abuja: The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has assured Nigerians of the health safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). The Director-General of NBRDA, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, disclosed this in a statement by Mrs…
Abuja: A coalition, Dedicated Women Action and Advocacy for Rural and Urban Water Hygiene and Sanitation Support in Nigeria, has emphasized the crucial role women play in achieving sustainable development in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) se…
Abeokuta: Sen. Shuaib Salis, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, has revealed plans for Nigeria to deploy a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network nationwide to enhance digital technology. This announcement was made during the op…
Abuja: The Progressive Staff Forum of the National Assembly has urged a faction of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) to explore lawful avenues in pressing their demands. It said disputes should not be allowed to disrupt legislativ…
Abuja: The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has thrown his weight behind Mr. Christopher Maikalangu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the forthcoming FCT Area Council elections. Maikalangu is seeking re-electio…
Abuja: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address lingering issues affecting Nigeria’s university system or face a nationwide strike. This is contained in a communiqu© issued at t…