September 2024
Benefits of economic reforms will be seen soon — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said despite the pains occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy and other economic reforms introduced by his administration, Nigerians will start reaping the benefits of these sacrifices soon. Tinubu stated this in his address at the opening of the 2024 Annual National Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of […]
FG approves national citizens value brigade in schools
The Federal Government on Monday approved the creation of the National Citizens Value Brigade across primary and secondary schools nationwide. It said the gradual erosion of good morals and values among the youth, leading to various forms of misconduct, has raised concerns recently. Therefore, this brigade is designed to instil a new culture of values […]
2,300 Nigerian children,145 women die daily — NPHCDA
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muyi Aina, said too many women still die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, and too many children fail to reach their fifth birthday due to preventable diseases. Aina said this on Monday in Abuja at the ongoing two-day engagement meeting on […]
New US rules to exacerbate trade dispute with China
China warned the United States on Monday not to take “discriminatory actions” against its firms, following reports Washington is planning to ban the sale of vehicles using Chinese and Russian technology. Bloomberg and other media reported Sunday, citing sources, that the United States was mulling new rules that would ban hardware and software made in […]
Ekiti, UN partner to enhance urban development, housing
The United Nations Habitat Technical Support to Ekiti State, Akintobi Olusanmi, has announced that the organisation is collaborating with the Ekiti State Government to enhance urban development and housing, as well as link housing with tourism in the state. Olusanmi, who also serves as Special Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Land Matters, spoke […]
Edo election: Learn from your mistakes – Reps member, Olajide tells PDP leaders
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North West/Ibadan South West federal constituency, Hon Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has appealed to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to learn from their previous mistakes. Olajide who was elected on the platform of the PDP advised the party’s leaders to close ranks and unite so […]
EFCC warns skit makers against unauthorised use of paraphernalia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has issued a warning to skit makers who use the Commission’s official paraphernalia without permission. This comes after an old video titled ‘EFCC and Army Wahala’ started making the rounds again on social media. In a statement on its official X handle on Monday, the anti-graft agency expressed […]
LASG declares support for persons with visual, hearing loss
The Lagos State Government has declared the third Saturday in September of every year as a day for persons with usher syndrome – a genetic disorder that causes blindness and deafness. A statement obtained Sunday noted that the state, through the Office for Disability Affairs, said the declaration formed part of the policy of inclusion […]
Agency warns Kogi riverbank residents to relocate
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission has warned people living along river banks in Kogi State to relocate to high grounds. This, the agency said, was to avoid devastation that could arise due to impending floods as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Sadiq Yelwa, warned on Sunday […]
CNG saves 70% in vehicle maintenance – Experts
Some automobile experts have said that cars using Compressed Natural Gas save 70 per cent in maintenance and running expenses compared to those running on Premium Motor Spirit. They made the assertion during separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. Speaking on the benefits of converting cars from using petrol to CNG, […]