FCT minister tasks area council chairmen on development
THE Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, has tasked area council chairmen of the FCT on good…
NSCDC boss seeks US Army support on training of Agro Rangers
THE Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr Muhammadu Gana, has sought the support of the…
PTAD boss pledges transparency, accountability in discharge of duties
THE newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Dr Chioma Ejikeme, has pledged to ensure transparency…
FG inaugurates governing council of Computer Professionals of Nigeria
THE Federal Government has inaugurated the 2019-2021 governing council of Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria), with a call to…
2023: FG to develop technology for conduct of elections —Minister
THE Federal Government is to develop appropriate technologies for deployment during conduct of future elections, especially from the 2023 general…
We operate in accordance with international standards — NAPTIP
THE director-general of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dame Julie Okah-Donli, has said that…
FG to complete ongoing, abandoned projects —Fashola
THE Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to completion of all ongoing…
We will free 100 million Nigerians from poverty —Science minister
MINISTER of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has said that the ministry will deploy science, technology and innovation to…
FG directs immigration to issue passport within 48 hours
THE Federal Government has ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure that passports are issued to applicants within 48…
FG reiterates commitment to stimulating SMEs in metals sector
THE Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to stimulating Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the metals sector to enhance…
ICT: FG partners private firms on training of 1,000 public servants
THE Federal Government has collaborated with private firms to train about 1,000 public servants on Information and Communication Technology (ICT)…
Communications minister harps on team spirit
THE newly inaugurated Minister of Communications, Dr. Ali Isa Pantami, has charged directors, heads of parastatals and staff in the…
FG urges Correctional Service to work with agencies
THE Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Correctional Service to seek synergy with relevant government agencies, non-government organisations with a…
Minister cautions ministry officials against budget delay
MINISTER of Science and Technology, Dr Ognonnaya Onu, has said that the 2020 budget of the ministry will be ready…
200,000 Nigerians die annually from food poisoning —FG
MORE than 200,000 Nigerians die annually from food poisoning caused by food contamination during food processing and preservation. Permanent Secretary,…
Govt to build standard labs in varsities across geopolitical zones
THE Federal Government of Nigeria is to build one standard laboratory in a university in each geo-political zone of the…
FG to partner research council on eradication of trypanosomiasis
THE Federal Government is to collaborate with the International Scientific Council for Research and Control of Trypanosomiasis to eradicate the scourge…
NAFDAC seeks NYSC’s support to combat drug abuse
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sought the support of the National Youth Service…
Ministry intensifies effort to curb road crashes
THE Federal Ministry of Transportation has intensified efforts to reduce road crashes in the country as it has engaged stakeholders…
NIMC set to commence enrolment in Saudi Arabia, Germany, others
THE National Identification Management Commission (NIMC) has concluded plans to extend the National Identification Number (NIN) registration to foreign countries,…
