We’re working to strengthen cholera prevention mechanisms – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), says it has taken measures to strengthen the country’s prevention, control and management of cholera outbreaks. […]
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Akpabio’s emergence hallmark of APC’s inclusive principles – VON DG
Mr Osita Okechukwu, Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON) says the emergence of Sen. Godswill Akpabio as President of the Senate is a hallmark of APC’s […]
FG evacuates 2,518 Nigerians from Sudan in 3 weeks
The Federal Government has evacuated 2,518 Nigerians, among which include 23 sick ones and an eight-day old baby from the war-torn Sudan. Mr Mustapha Ahmed, […]
PenCom intensifies efforts to diversify pension fund investment – DG
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said it would intensify efforts to ensure further diversification of investments in pension fund portfolio assets. The Director-General, PenCom, Mrs […]
Gang of Lagos: Runsewe cautions filmmakers on cultural related narratives
Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called for calm over the uproar created by the production of a new […]
FG confirms May 3 for commencement of 2023 Census
The 2023 National Population and Housing Census is to commence on May 3, the Federal Government has confirmed. Dr Garba Abari, a member of the […]
CBN should have Introduced N5,000 note instead of naira redesign — NACCIMA D-G
Director-General, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Mr Sola Obadimu says the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should have introduced […]
Okonjo-Iweala urges increased investment in girls, women education
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Friday urged increased investment in the education sector to ensure quality of education to school age […]
Edo, Ondo, Bauchi states account for 84% of Lassa Fever cases – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Edo, Ondo, and Bauchi states account for 84 per cent of Lassa fever […]
Wike, G5’s consensus on powershift vindicates APC Governors’ position – VON DG
Osita Okechukwu, Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON) has expressed satisfaction with the consensus on power rotation among the members of the G5 Peoples Democratic Party […]
Institute unveils book on Nigeria’s border security
A book on border security has been unveiled at the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), as its contribution to the search for lasting peace […]
NIN now compulsory for business registration – CAC Registrar
The Registrar, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar, says the National Identification Number (NIN) is the most important document required for the registration of […]
Lagos Govt. prepares over 12,00 for retirement in Jan/July 2023
The Lagos State Government has started preparations for the retirement of not less than 1,200 workers from its public service between January and July 2023. […]
Tejuosho Market inferno renders 1,200 artisans jobless — NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says that about 1,200 artisans who specialise in assorted fabric making have been rendered jobless by the inferno that […]
NCDC issues public health advisory after Ebola outbreak in Uganda
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following the declaration of an […]
Nigeria on alert mode as Ebola resurfaces in Uganda — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is aware of the ongoing outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) caused by the […]
Nigeria -China bilateral trade hits $12bn – Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun says that the China-Nigeria trade volume has recorded a great rise of 7.1 per cent in the past one […]
Why our DG didn’t appear before House of Representatives – PenCom
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Saturday explained why its Director-General, Mrs Aisha Dahir-Umar, did not appear before the House of Representatives committee on Finance […]
2023: EFCC to strengthen partnership with NYSC for free, fair elections
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has committed to strengthening the existing partnership with NYSC to ensure free, fair and credible 2023 general elections. […]
NAPTIP warns Nigerians against employing underage child as domestic worker
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has warned Nigerians against engaging a child below 12 years as a domestic worker. […]