The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has urged exporters in Imo State to take advantage of government-backed loans and grants to strengthen their businesses and compete globally. Speaking at an engagement forum in Owerri on Wednesday, the NEPC Coordinator in Imo, Mr. Anthony Ajuruchi, said the facilities were designed as viable tools to boost export […]
Go there and see it yourself,” said Mrs. Chioma Agu, a mother from Ezike, Isiala Mbano, her voice tinged with both anger and relief. “God forbid that I should send my children to that kind of place. It’s a dump, not a healthcare centre. If I had waited for that maternity to treat my child, I would have buried her by now.” She spoke on January 23, recounting a near tragedy she escaped by taking her child to a private facility.
The Nigerian Senate has voiced strong outrage over the persistent bloodshed across parts of the country, declaring it is exhausted from issuing condolences while communities in Benue, Borno, Plateau and other states continue to suffer relentless attacks. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, made the position clear during […]
The Jigawa State Government has begun reclaiming misused farmlands across all 27 local government areas in a bid to improve food security, empower genuine farmers, and drive economic growth. The move follows the establishment of a committee tasked with retrieving illegally acquired or abandoned farmlands and reallocating them to committed farmers and investors. Speaking at […]
In a bid to strengthen climate accountability and drive sustainable environmental policies, the federal government has launched a Climate Action Index (CAI) to assess, track, and rank climate efforts at the state and local government levels. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Arabi, announced this initiative during a stakeholders’ workshop in […]
The Federal Government has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria from N5 million to N25 million, according to a memo issued on Monday by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu. The NUC stated that the decision aims to reposition private universities to better serve the […]
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has strongly criticized state governors attempting to ban labour unions, asserting that such actions are unconstitutional. Speaking at a town hall meeting with workers at the NLC Secretariat in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Monday, Ajaero reaffirmed that union activities fall under the exclusive legislative list […]
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) to accelerate broadband penetration, enhance digital infrastructure, and pave the way for a fully connected Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled yesterday in Lagos, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to leveraging technology for economic growth. Speaking […]
The federal government has unveiled plans to adopt Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to modernize the livestock sector, enhancing tracking, transparency, and efficiency across the value chain. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, is part of a broader effort to transform agriculture and boost Nigeria’s position in global livestock markets. In […]
The federal government has unveiled a digital literacy training program aimed at enhancing the productivity and skills of civil servants. The initiative, a collaboration between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, focuses on equipping government employees with the tools to navigate digital […]
