Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over the failure to disclose, clarify and explain the details of National Assembly budget of N344.85 billion, and the rationale for several budget items, such as the N6 billion…
The cement price in Nigeria rose by 100 per cent in the last three years amid soaring inflation and hardship.Cement price leapfrogged from 3,300 and 3,500 per 50 kg bag in 2021 to a record high N7,000 in February 2024. Last year, the Cement Producers Association of Nigeria warned that the federal government’s plan to…
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has advocated gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM. He made the call in his speech, on Sunday, in commemoration of this year’s International Day for women and girls in science, tagged “Women and Girls in Science Leadership — a New Era for Sustainability.”…
The management ofImo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH), Orlu has called on the general public to disregard the report on the fire incident that took place at Hospital premises on Monday, 5th February as it is not the actual reflection of the fire incident. IMSUTH Management in a press release signed by the Public Relations…
Kaduna state Governor on behalf of the State Government, signed the Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Kaduna State Government. The Development Director, Cynthia Rowe signed on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).In her remarks, the Development Director, Cynthia Rowe said that with the…
In a bid to prioritize the welfare of retirees and students, Ebonyi State is set to commence monthly gratuity payments. Ebonyi State has taken a proactive step towards ensuring the financial security of retirees by implementing a monthly gratuity payment system. The announcement was made by the state government, emphasizing their commitment to promptly settling…
White House hopeful Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “empower” Russia to attack members of NATO who had not met their financial obligations, his most extreme broadside against the military alliance he has doubt about. With US lawmakers debating new aid for Ukraine ahead of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the former president…
Four Hundred, Fourth Two farmers from Kaduna and Katsina States, North West Nigeria, have benefitted from a four-day medical outreach organised by Rashak Farms and Agro Allied Limited, held from 23rd January to 26th January 2024. The outreach, covered the four local government council areas of Igabi and Kauru (in Kaduna State) and Faskari and…
The EEDC, has cleared the air over misleading information on the planned STS prepaid meter upgrade and the TID rollover. In a press statement made available to EkweAnaedo, By The Head, Corporate Communications Emeka Ezeh, He stated that, “the attention of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has been drawn to an information/message which has…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated Emeka Offor as he celebrates his 65th birthday In his speech, Governor Soludo commended Sir Offor for his commitment to uplifting lives, stating, “It’s not how long you live but how well. Sir Emeka Offor has demonstrated this essence of life.” He highlighted Sir Offor’s choice to…
