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Federal Government to formulate National Policy On Ageing for Older Persons
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq says the Federal Government will soon come up with a National Policy on Ageing for Older Persons to protect the rights and privileges for…
Adamawa Governor mourns former IGP, Gambo Jimeta
The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has expressed sadness over the death of former Inspector General of Police, Gambo Jimeta, who died on Thursday, January 21, after battling an illness.
In his condolence message, Governor…
ICT: Ministry of Communications Permanent Secretary tasks NITDA on capacity building
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Festus Yusuf -Daudu has charged the management of National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) on continuous capacity building of Nigerians in…
Nigeria confirms 1,964 new cases of COVID-19
Nigeria has recorded 1,964 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of persons who have tested positive in the country to 116,655.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this via its official Twitter handle.…
Insecurity: President Buhari directs decisive action on Zamfara State
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for an immediate response to rising cases of bandit attacks on communities in Zamfara State.
In a directive to the National Security Adviser, Major-General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), the President…
Nigeria to hold first National registered Teachers Conference
Nigeria is set to hold first edition of National Conference of Registered Teachers in the context of Covid-19 pandemic and other emergencies.
No fewer than 400,000 teachers and education practitioners have so far registered for the…
Nigeria launches e-ticketing on Abuja – Kaduna rail corridor
The Nigerian Government has launched the e- ticketing solution following numerous complaints by commuters on ticket racketeering at the Abuja - Kaduna train Stations.
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Ameachi, disclosed this…
Boko haram lacks firepower to compete with military- DHQ
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche said that “it is the level of weapons that matter not the quantity as Boko Haram cannot equate their weaponry with that of the military”.
Major General Enenche…
Nigeria to strengthen position as regional leader in oil and gas
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that Nigeria will strengthen its position as regional leader in the oil and gas industry, even as his administration will spare no effort in ensuring maximum benefit from the nation’s huge natural…
Minister flags off Grants for 5,000 Rural Women
The Minister of State in the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has flagged off grants for 5,000 rural women in the nation's capital as part of measures to win the war against acute poverty especially amongst…