Security

DICON OF NIGERIA/ NEAMY OF USA TO EXPLORE NEW INNOVATIONS, TECHNOLOGIES IN FIGHTING INSECURITY- MATAWALLE

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammed Bello Matawalle, MON has said that Nigerian Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) would explore new innovations and technologies with NEANY of the US in fighting terrorism and other forms of criminalities in Nigeria. Dr. Matawalle said that the collaborative discussions was centered on potential collaboration between NEANY… Continue reading DICON OF NIGERIA/ NEAMY OF USA TO EXPLORE NEW INNOVATIONS, TECHNOLOGIES IN FIGHTING INSECURITY- MATAWALLE

HEALTH

NMA COUNCIL MEETING: DR. KANA APPEALS TO DOCTORS, HEALTH WORKERS TO REMAIN IN NIGERIA

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni has passionately appealed to Doctors and other Health Workers to remain in Nigeria and carry out their professional callings saying that the Federal Government was doing its best to reposition the health sector of Nigeria. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike director press and… Continue reading NMA COUNCIL MEETING: DR. KANA APPEALS TO DOCTORS, HEALTH WORKERS TO REMAIN IN NIGERIA

ECONOMY

FG Reads Riot Act to Unregistered Mining Professionals

In a bid to curb the menace of unregistered mining engineers, the Federal Government says it would henceforth process proposals for solid minerals investment from members of the Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG), in recognition of their critical role in the sector. A statement by Mr Segun Tomori , special assistant media… Continue reading FG Reads Riot Act to Unregistered Mining Professionals

Security

NIGERIA , US TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS ON SECURITY

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammed Bello Matawalle MON, says Nigeria would strengthen bilateral relations with US on security in the fight against terrorism and other criminalities in Nigeria. The Minister made this known when he met with Congresswoman Betty McCollum and several members of the US Congress at the United States Capitol. A… Continue reading NIGERIA , US TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS ON SECURITY

Aviation

President Tinubu Sacks FAAN MD,NSIB,NCAT,NAMA Heads

By Ada Nkong In line with his determination to bring world class standards to Nigerian Civil Aviation in consumer protection and the promotion of the wellbeing of Nigerian passengers and other sectoral stakeholders, President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension, removal, and replacement of the following Chief Executive Officers under the Federal Ministry of Aviation… Continue reading President Tinubu Sacks FAAN MD,NSIB,NCAT,NAMA Heads

TRAVELS

FG Pledges Support for Diaspora Initiatives as Diaspora Mortgage Housing Set for Launch February

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed the Ministry's willingness to support Diaspora initiatives in the Housing and Urban Development space as well as encourage partnerships with the Diaspora in the housing and urban development narrative through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for National Development. A statement by Gabriel… Continue reading FG Pledges Support for Diaspora Initiatives as Diaspora Mortgage Housing Set for Launch February

Transportation

Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents N 10.9bn 2025 Budget to NASS

By Ada Nkong The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola has presented a N10.9bn, 2024 budget for his Ministry to the joint House Committees of the Senate on Marine Transport and the House of Representatives Committees on Ports and Harbour, Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Inland Waterways and Shipping services. A… Continue reading Blue Economy: Oyetola Presents N 10.9bn 2025 Budget to NASS

ECONOMY

Reps Committee Pledges Improved Funding for Solid Minerals

By Ada Nkong The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals Development has identified the need to scale up budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development for the 2024 fiscal year to bolster the mining sector's contribution to diversification of the economy. A statement by Mr Segun Tomori the special adviser media to… Continue reading Reps Committee Pledges Improved Funding for Solid Minerals

SPORTS

President Tinubu Celebrates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie on African Players of The Year Award

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria's Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale special advicer media and publicity to the president says the President also celebrates the remarkable achievements of Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who clinched the 2023 CAF… Continue reading President Tinubu Celebrates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie on African Players of The Year Award