The Federal Government has donated 100,000 cashew seeds and 2,000 cashew seedlings to Ethiopia. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, Stanley Nkwocha disclosed this in Addis Abba, the Ethiopian capital city. Mr Nkwocha explained that the donation, sufficient to cultivate approximately 600 hectares of land, was received by Ethiopia’s Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr Efa Boru According to him, it is part of a shared commitment between both nations to sustainable agricultural development across Africa. He said the exchange built on Ethiopia’s earlier donation of 2,000 Haas avocado seedlings and…
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In a decisive move to strengthen social protection programs for civil servants, the Federal Government has reinforced inter-agency cooperation between key welfare institutions. The commitment was highlighted during a strategic sensitization workshop designed for Desk Officers from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). The event, themed ‘Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice in Implementing the NHIA Act 2022 and the Employees’ Compensation Act,’ aimed to enhance understanding and effective application of these legislative frameworks.” FG Seeks Deeper Health Ties with Brazil, Unveils Agenda for UHC Declaring the workshop open in Abuja,…
The Federal Government has begun efforts to rescue a group of Nigerian workers stranded in the Bambari region of the Central African Republic (CAR), following the circulation of a viral video showing their distressing conditions. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the affected individuals had been abandoned by their employers and facilitators approximately 850 kilometers from the capital city, Bangui. Flooding: NEMA Sensitizes Communities on Disaster Preparedness According to the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui have established contact with the stranded nationals and are actively working with local authorities to ensure…
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to stronger collaboration with the National Assembly in advancing reforms in the Nigerian correctional system and other critical areas under the Ministry’s purview. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo proudly reported progress in reform efforts, revealing a drop in inmate numbers from over 86,000 to approximately 81,450, due in part to a deliberate review process that identified and addressed cases of prolonged incarceration over minor, bailable offences. Federal Government to upgrade correctional centers – Minister The Minister explained this when the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Hon. Chinedu…
The Federal Government has commemorated Nigeria’s maiden National Self-Care Day, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for their own health and wellbeing through daily personal health practices. Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister for Health & Social Welfare asserted during the ministerial press briefing in Abuja on Thursday; emphasizing that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity in Nigeria’s push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). May day: Kano Government Vows To Improve Workers Welfare With the theme “Self-care: Empowering Individuals, Families and Communities for Universal Health Coverage” and the slogan “Prevent, Protect, Empower,” the Coordinating Minister emphasized that…
As part of its strategic efforts to broaden gas marketing and distribution across Nigeria, NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Zuid Energies Limited for the development of a 6MMSCFD Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant and a 40MMSCFD Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The signing took place on the sidelines of the Mobility-CNG Stakeholders Workshop held Friday in Abuja. This significant development reflects NGML’s commitment to harnessing private sector collaboration to deliver innovative Virtual Pipeline Solutions, ensuring efficient gas delivery to off-grid and underserved locations across the country. The Workshop, themed:…
The Gas, Power, and New Energy Directorate of NNPC Ltd., led by Executive Vice President Olalekan Ogunleye, convened the Mobility-CNG Stakeholders Workshop with the theme: “Enhancing Industry Alignment for a Sustainable Mobility-CNG Sub-Sector.” The high-level event brought together key industry players to align efforts in accelerating Nigeria’s gas-driven transformation agenda. Delivering a keynote address virtually, Group CEO, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, reaffirmed NNPC Ltd.’s dedication to collaborating with government partners to fulfill the Presidential mandate of using gas as a strategic tool for national prosperity. “Gas remains critical to improving energy access, ensuring food security, and driving inclusive economic growth,”…
Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya bayar da umarnin gudanar da cikakken bincike kan zargin da ke nuna cewa Kwamishinan Sufuri na Jihar, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, na da hannu a belin wani da ake zargi da safarar miyagun kwayoyi, Sulaiman Aminu Dan Wawu. Gwamna Yusuf ya dauki matakin ne bayan jama’a Sun yi korafi sakamakon rahotannin da suka bayyana sunan Kwamishinan a cikin takardun hukuma da suka shafi sakin wanda ake zargin. Kano Transport Commissioner Pulls Out as Surety in Drug Case Sanarwar hakan ta fito ne a cikin wata takarda da mai magana da yawun Gwamnan Kano,…
The Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has organized a mentorship and interactive session aimed at equipping young women with leadership skills and promoting their active participation in student union governance. The initiative targets young female students in their first and second years of study, with the goal of nurturing future leaders and strengthening female representation in decision-making spaces within and beyond the university. BUK CGS Committed to Advancing Gender Initiatives-Director In her welcome remarks, Director of CGS BUK, Dr. Safiya Nuhu, stated that the program is designed to mentor and train young women in leadership, governance,…