FG Urges Citizens Not to Panic, Assures of Safety, Security for All
In view of the recent report making rounds about a planned terror attack in Abuja, the Federal Government has urged citizens to rather be at alert and not panic, assuring that Nigeria’s security forces are doing everything possible to secure and protect Nigerians and foreigners living in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji […]
Federal Government to empower over 40,000 women in Abia State towards economic development
The Federal Government through the Nigeria for Women Project initiative, NFWP has begun disbursement grants to more than 40,000 women in Abia state for economic empowerment and community development. Supported by the World Bank, the NFWP project which commenced in 2018, will run over a five-year period in three designated local governments in six states […]
Hundreds of truck drivers have blocked the Auchi-Benin highway to protest against bad road.
Hundreds of truck drivers have blocked the Auchi-Benin highway toprotest against the deplorable state of the road. The protesting drivers carrying placards with various inscriptions blocked thepopular Jattu junction, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State,thereby preventing vehicles and commuters from accessing the road. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Mr Donald Etamobe, said […]
Federal Government has hinted plans are to add persons Living with Disabilities in its financial inclusion programme.
The Federal Government has hinted that plans are underway tomainstream persons Living with Disabilities in its financial inclusionprogramme. The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities,James Lalu, who stated this in Abuja today noted that it is partnering withCentral Bank of Nigeria on a Disabilities Targeted Scheme to ensure that loanswith low-interest rates of […]
Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orohwedor, as the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP in the 2023 governorship election in Delta State.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the Speaker of Delta StateHouse of Assembly, Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orohwedor, as the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in Delta State. The Apex Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal delivered onAugust 29 which voided and set aside […]
IGP Assures Of Water-Tight Security Ahead Of General Election
In its continuous effort to ensure a credible general election come 2023,the Nigerian Police Force, NPF says the force will continue to work with othersecurity agencies to provide water tight security before, during and after the2023 general election. The force public relations officer CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI who made theassurance during a press conference at the […]
UN says 2.5m Nigerians in urgent need over
Flooding
=The United Nations says more than 2.5 million people in Nigeria are inneed of humanitarian assistance following the worst flooding in a decade.Some 60% of them are children. The UN’s children’s agency, UNICEF, in a press statement made available tonewsmen today, added that people were at increased risk of waterbornediseases, drowning and malnutrition. The body […]
FG has Provided N470bn Special Fund in the 2023 Budget for University Revitalisation
The Federal Government has provided N470bn Special Fund in the2023 budget for university revitalisation and upward adjustment of lecturers’salaries. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, who made this known at a briefing inAbuja today, said the sum of N300bn is for university revitalization andN170bn for upward adjustments of the university lecturers’ salaries. According to her, […]
FCTA mandates use of CCTV in public premises in
Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has mandated theuse of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) in all public premises within theFederal Capital City and the whole of the territory to curb insecurity. The Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Mr UmarShuaibu, made the disclosure at a news conference today in Abuja. Shuaibu said mandatory use of CCTV […]
Federal Govt Says No Agreement With Cameroon
On Dam Construction
The Federal Government today, debunked reports that Nigeria enteredinto an agreement with Cameroon to build a dam that will mitigate floodingwhen water from the Lagdo Dam is released. Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, stated this in Abuja at theBudget Defence with the Senate Committee on Water Resources. He saidthere is no record of such […]
