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NRCS Tasks Media On Coverage Of Humanity Related Issues

In a bid to address the pressing humanitarian challenges faced in the country, the Nigeria Red Cross Society, NRCS, is urging the media to prioritize coverage of humanity-related matters. At a Media conference in Abuja to highlight some of the activities to commemorate this year's World Red Cross Day, President of NRCS, Mr Oluwayemisi Adeaga emphasised the need to elevate issues such as poverty, healthcare, education and disaster response. In […]

May 4, 2024

Religion

Concentrate On How To Address Inflation, Insecurity – Anglican Primate

Primate Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba wants Political office holders to concentrate on ways to address the current hyper inflation, insecurity, and economic challenges confronting the country. Addressing newsmen ahead of the annual Abuja Diocesan Synod, Archbishop Ndukuba was sad that some leaders were putting little efforts to support the various initiatives of the federal government towards alleviating the plight of Nigerians. Most Reverend Ndukuba said […]

May 4, 2024

Security

NSCDC Harps On Synergy To Tackle Insecurity

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has reaffirmed the need for synergy amongst Security agencies to tackle insecurity. The Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi stated this at a workshop at the Command and Staff College, Jaji. With the theme: "Joint and multi-agency training on Internal security and low-intensity conflict" the workshop was organized as part of the "Exercise Haske Biyu 2024 Senior Course 46". In his paper presentation titled […]

March 14, 2024

General

Lift Restrictions On Human Movement – Nandap Directs Border Commands

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap has ordered Comptrollers stationed at States and Border commands along the Nigeria - Niger Republic border to promptly lift restrictions on human movements. A statement by a Public Relations Officer at the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Kure says the order follows the Federal Government's directive to reopen borders between Nigeria and Niger Republic. According to the statement, the Comptroller General […]

March 14, 2024

Economics

Nig Spends $4b On Steel Importation Annually -Audu

The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Abubaker Audu has lamented that Nigeria spends not less than four billion dollars annually for steel importation. The Minister made this know at an interactive session with journalists in Abuja. Prince Audu stressed that Nigeria has more than 90 percent of materials needed for steel production in the country. He further added that President Bola Tinubu's seriousness in revitalising the steel industry triggered the […]

February 3, 2024

Local

FCTA Harps On Sensitization Against Tropical Diseases

The FCT Administration, Public Health Department has taken its campaign train to Secondary Schools in Garki Abuja to sensitize the students on the need to adopt preventative measures to avoid contracting tropical diseases prevalent in the Territory. The FCT Coordinator of Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, Dr. Eunice Ogundipe, said that the administration discovered that awareness on disease prevention is low in the FCT, contributing to the high burden of Lymphatic […]

February 1, 2024

General

Economic Challenges : Rely On God For Intervention – Takpatore

Nigerians have been urged to rely solely on God for timely intervention in the present challenges in the country. The Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Garki Abuja, Reverend Tom Takpatore gave the advise during a program to end the twenty one day fasting and prayers for the country and members of the Church this year. Reverend Takpatore noted that the present state of insecurity, economic meltdown and poverty in the […]

January 28, 2024

Foreign

Oil Tanker On Fire After Houthi Missile Attack

An oil tanker is on fire in the Gulf of Aden, its operator says, after Houthis said they hit it with a missile. The Yemeni movement said it targeted the Marlin Luanda on Friday evening. Operator Trafigura told the BBC the strike caused a fire in one of the ship's cargo tanks and firefighting equipment was being used to contain it. The US military said the Houthis hit the tanker […]

January 27, 2024

Business

TMA Tasks FG On Consistent Business Devt Policy

Professional Business Group, Turnaround Management Association, TMA, has called on the Federal Government to ensure a consistent policy regime that allows businesses to plan towards reducing the number of moribund companies and businesses in the country. The New Vice President of TMA, Mr Ndubuisi Enechionyia, made the call while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on his plan of action for the Association. Mr Enechionyia attributed the current inflation and high […]