Kaduna state governor, Malam Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai, has reiterated his government’s commitment to peace, unity and development among the people of the state. The governor made the call at a grand reception organised for the […]
President of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Babatunde Runwase, says the country needed the right policies and commitment to infrastructural development to revive investors’ confidence in the economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday held talks with King Salman in Riyadh, on the sidelines of the second day of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, during which the two leaders committed to deeper partnership for […]
As part of efforts geared towards developing and popularizing fencing in the country, the Nigeria Fencing Federation would be embarking on a two- day Grassroots Development Programme from October 29 to 30 in three Local […]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on Nigerians to support persons living with disabilities to enable the country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the year 2030. He […]
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has frowned at the paltry 0.46% of the total 2020 draft budget allocated to education, noting that it would not develop education in the country. Of the total N10.33 […]
As Kaduna state government presented the 2020 budget to the State House of Assembly, ABDULRAHEEM AODU writes on the budget’s targets and sundry issues therein. The N257.9bn proposal The Acting Governor of Kaduna state, Hajiya […]
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) said it will roll out 114,740 pre-paid meters to its customers in Ondo state within the next two years. BEDC Executive Director, Commercial, Mr Abu Ejoor, made the disclosure […]
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has advised the legislative and executive arms of local government councils to maintain robust working relationship to take their councils and the […]
Anambra state government has promised to evacuate all debris and wastes with a view to creating healthy environment across the state.The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Mr. Amechi […]
A Nigerian passenger, Jude Oladapo, on Saturday slumped and died while undergoing boarding procedures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The spokesperson for the MMIA Police Command, Lagos, Joseph Alabi, confirmed the development […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed readiness to collaborate with the African Export and Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) or any financial institution willing to finance its critical projects, especially refineries rehabilitation, Downstream infrastructure, including […]
The Ogun state House of Assembly Thursday lifted the suspension placed on the chairmen of the 20 local government councils and 37 local council development areas in the state instituted by the 8th legislature. The […]
Delta State born-philanthropist, Prince Ned Nwoko has been honoured in recognition of his commitment to sports development in Nigeria. Presenting the award to Mr Nwoko during a brief ceremony in Abuja, the president of UK-based Jose […]
The Department of State Service (DSS), Wednesday, confirmed the arrest of the former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, by operatives of the service in Abuja. Blueprint had reported the DSS arrest […]
The ILO’s Director-General, Guy Ryder, and the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Ibrahim Thiaw, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthens collaboration between the two UN agencies with […]
Group Managing Director/CEO of Odua Investment Company, Mr Adewale Raji, has said the board and management is determined to transform the company and make it the engine room for economic development and competitiveness of western Nigeria. Speaking at […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja pledged that his administration would continue to adequately fund the judiciary to enable it discharge its responsibilities.The president said this at the commissioning of the annex building of the […]
The Association of Agricultural and Industrial Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (AIEN), has said agro allied businesses across the country has been crippled with no financial supports to boost entrepreneurial development in the sector, especially at the […]
Over 250 key scholars, policy makers, scientists, communication specialists and legislators across Africa will attend the 2nd international conference on science communication and development in Africa scheduled to hold in Abuja from 17-19 October 2019. Executive […]
World Basketball governing body FIBA has appointed Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF President Musa Kida and the FIBA Africa Zone Three boss Col Samuel Ahmedu (rtd) into its commissions and they will serve for four years. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated why his administration “is investing heavily on infrastructure development,” stressing that “it is to encourage investments in the country.” He stated this Wednesday in New York, at the sidelines of […]
Speaker of Ogun state House of Assembly, Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, has solicited the support of the British High Commission towards promoting and sustaining international economic cooperation and development for the state and the South-west region. […]
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Tuesday stressed the importance of genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in achieving food security in the country. Onu said this at a five-day workshop […]
Alhaji Aliyu Bello, the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state gives reasons Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is wrong about the North retaining power in 2023, among other salient issues. […]
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