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VP Shettima to deliver Nigeria’s Statement at UNGA
Timothy Choji
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the 79th session of the on-going United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York, on Tuesday.
Based on the…
Executive Council approves Economic Stabilisation Bill
Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the Economic Stabilisation Bill, aimed at enhancing Nigeria's economic stability and growth.
The bill, which will soon be transmitted to the National…
New Curriculum for Schools to take effect in October – Minister
Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
Nigeria's Minister of Education, Professor Mamman Tahir, says the new curriculum for primary and secondary schools with a special focus on skills will take effect in October 2024.
He made this known…
FEC Approves N1.24 Trillion For Road Projects Nationwide
By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
The federal government has approved N1.24 trillion allocation for various road projects nationwide to enhance infrastructure, improve connectivity, and boost economic growth.
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi,…
Nigeria, Russia Sign MoU to Revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant
By Bitrus Kozah, Abuja
Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia to rehabilitate, complete and operate the Ajaokuta Steel Plant and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) in Kogi State, North-central…
World News Day: Global News Industry to Launch “Choose Truth” Campaign
In a concerted effort to bolster fact-based journalism, the global news industry will launch the "Choose Truth" campaign on September 25, ahead of World News Day, observed on September 28.
This initiative, involving more than 100…
Nigeria Launches National Citizens Value Brigade in Schools
By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
The Nigerian government has approved the establishment of the National Citizens Value Brigade in primary and secondary schools, aimed at cultivating role models and ambassadors who embody the values the nation…
Nigeria Sets Up Disaster Relief Fund
By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
The Nigerian government has established a Disaster Relief Fund to coordinate and secure financial support from all three levels of government, the private sector, and international philanthropic organisations…
Executive Council Sets Up Committee To Evaluate Borno’s Alau Dam, Others Across Nigeria
By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
The Federal Executive Council has set up a committee to evaluate and review the integrity of Alau-Dam and other dams across Nigeria and develop detailed designs and recommendations for the overall…
President Tinubu Presides Over FEC Meeting
Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja
Before the meeting commenced, the Council congratulated the All…