The Federal Government has introduced the National Health Programs for youths across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. A statement by the president’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, also called for applications from persons aged between 25 and 35. “The Tinubu administration is requesting applications from young Nigerians to enrol in the National Health…
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has pledged the government’s commitment to addressing unemployment in Nigeria. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, chaired by Senator Diket Plang (APC-Plateau) today, the minister outlined ongoing efforts to combat the nation’s unemployment crisis. Just three months into his role, Dingyadi emphasized that…
Telephone subscribers in Nigeria will pay more for data and airtime as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country. In a statement, a spokesman for the regulator Reuben Muoka said the price adjustment though lower than the “over 100% requested by some network operators,…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to initiate the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO). “Oooh, that’s a big one,” Trump remarked as he signed the order upon returning to the White House. It was one of several executive actions he approved on his first day…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed all Federal Controllers of Works to dismantle all speed calming devices/measures (speed breakers or bumps) on federal highways in their respective states. The minister issued the directive during the opening of a two-day retreat organised for highways engineers and management staff of the works ministry. The retreat…
Court condemns media trial, denies EFCC arrest warrant request, says Otudeko, others not properly served Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi Lagos denied a request by EFCC to issue an arrest warrant for Dr Oba Otudeko, Dr Bisi Onasanya and others due to lack of formal service on the defendants….
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has flagged off the rehabilitation, remodelling and retrofitting of 200 primary healthcare facilities across the 184 Wards in Abia within 100 days. Flagging off the project tagged “Project Ekwueme”, at the Primary Healthcare Centre, Ngwu, Uzuakaoli in Bende LGA, Governor Otti said that it is in pursuit of the…
The Nasarawa State Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), a collaborative initiative between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has distributed vital agricultural inputs to 282 farmers in five local government areas. The initiative aims to promote sustainable food production and improve agricultural productivity in the state. Speaking during…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, on Thursday, officially opened a cutting-edge Fish Hatchery facility in Calabar, Cross River to produce over 20 million juvenile fish yearly. It also features a fully equipped laboratory, and classrooms for educational purposes, and serves as a research center. The hatchery was established through funding…
Cotton production and the quality of the crop are seriously deteriorating, with an estimated drop in production to 40,000 tons estimated for this year. Prof. Samuel Oloruntoba, Secretary, Cotton Ginners Association of Nigeria, stated this at the Annual Cotton Master Sample and Production meeting that was held at the Institute of Agricultural Research, IAR/ABU, Zaria….
