Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has called on journalists to prioritise the national interest in their work, saying responsible reporting can help build a better society. The governor, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, gave the charge during the grand finale of the 2025 Press Week, 45th Anniversary, and Award of Excellence...
Category: News
Post
Post
Post
FG Urges Collaborative Efforts on Rebuilding Nigeria’s Steel Industry for Sustainable Growth.
Paulina Ogar, Abuja. President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR had earliar today urged Nigerians to ensure collaborative efforts to towards rebuilding the nation’s Steel Industry.This declaration was made during the National Steel Summit organised by the Ministry of Steel Development in Abuja Nigeria. Represented by the Vice President, Kashim...
Post
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
The Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Prof. Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos. He assured the team that...
Post
WALE EDUN COMMENDS LOTUS CAPITAL’S LEADERSHIP IN NON-INTEREST FINANCE
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun has commended Lotus Capital’s leadership in promoting non-interest finance in Nigeria, emphasising that collaboration between the public and private sectors will be essential to mobilising sustainable, long-term capital for national development. The Minister gave the commendation today in his office in...
Post
NEWMAP-EIB and Great Green Wall Forge Stronger Ties on Watershed Management and degraded Land Restoration
The National Project Coordinator of the Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), Engr. Ayuba Anda Yalaks, Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NGGW) to deepen collaboration in watershed management, combat land degradation, and promote environmental sustainability. During the visit, Engr. Yalaks congratulated the Director...
Post
16 INMATES PROFANE MEDIUM SECURITY CUSTODIAL CENTRE, KEFFI (NEW)
The Nigerian Correctional Service wishes to inform the general public of an incident that occurred in the early hours of today 12th August, 2025 at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State. Some inmates breached the security of the facility, and attacked personnel on duty to compromise the situation enabling sixteen (16) inmates...
Post
NESREA DG APPRECIATES ENVIRONMENT MINISTER FOR COMMITMENT TOWARDS OGONI CLEAN UP
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof Innocent Barikor has expressed his appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal for his commitment towards the cleanup of Ogoni land. Prof. Barikor extended his thanks to Abbas Lawal on Thursday, during the commissioning of newly completed water...
Post
FPMU Hosts Strategic Meeting with 23 State Coordinators on Project Implementation Readiness Ahead of Fund Disbursement.
The Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) of the Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) convened a strategic meeting on Monday, 11/8/2025 in Abuja with 23 State Project Coordinators to finalize state-level readiness and work plans ahead of fund disbursement. Delivering the opening remarks, the National Project Coordinator, Engr. Ayuba Anda Yalaks, stated...
Post
Audu Ogbeh: Nigeria Loses Elder Statesman and Advocate for Agricultural Reform at 78
Nigeria is mourning the death of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9 August 2025, at the age of 78. In a statement issued by the family, Ogbeh was described as “a beloved husband, father and grandfather” whose life was defined by “integrity, service, and...